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Chris Jones' groin injury is slightly alarming turn for Chiefs in training camp
Hopefully the Chiefs stay patient in their approach with Chris Jones this preseason. It's impossible to overstate Chris Jones's importance to the Kansas City Chiefs. There's a reason why Chiefs general manager Brett Veach pulled out the checkbook for yet another contract extension for the veteran defensive tackle and added a significant number of zeroes to the final total. For a team willing to watch so many others walk—think Charvarius Ward, L'Jarius Sneed, et al.—re-upping Jones was a no-brainer this offseason. He's just that important.
‘No puppets just rings’ claim Kansas City fans after Chiefs coach Andy Reid responds to Raiders’ Patrick Mahomes insult
KANSAS City Chiefs fans love how head coach Andy Reid reacted to the Las Vegas Raiders mocking star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The Raiders went viral last week after players were seen mocking Mahomes at training camp. Over the years, it has been frequently suggested that the passer sounds like Kermit The Frog. The Raiders opted to take this joke up a notch when […]
Win Tickets to West Side Story at Starlight Theater!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Experience Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet in modern-day New York with the Tony Award-winning musical, West Side Story. Witness the clash between the Jets and the Sharks as two lovers strive to survive in a world of hate and prejudice. Enter to win a 4-pack of tickets + a parking pass for opening night, Tuesday, August 20th!
Chiefs charity spotlight: 15 and the Mahomies
After six straight seasons as the leader of the Kansas City Chiefs, it's pretty easy to see that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is one of the best players to ever step on the field. He's a 3x Super Bowl winner, 3x Super Bowl MVP, 2x NFL MVP, 2x First Team All-Pro. Yet all of that pales in comparison to what he does off the field.
‘It never gets easier’: Corey’s Network hosts 11th annual vigil for unsolved homicides
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) – A local support group is trying to raise awareness of a persistent problem in the Kansas City community. Corey’s Network hosted a vigil for unsolved homicides across the Kansas City metro on Sunday night. More than 700 posters, each representing an unsolved homicide case from the area, were placed in the ground to provide a stunning visual of the wide breadth of the problem.
The KC Royals won't be bringing this reliever home
The KC Royals got a jump on the MLB Trade Deadline reliever market over two weeks ago when they sent one of their top prospects and their 2024 Competitive Balance A draft pick to Washington for Hunter Harvey. And now that the Royals are reportedly checking out Angels reliever Luis García after LA dealt possible Kansas City target Carlos Estévez to Philadelphia, Picollo's quest to add more stretch run talent to his bullpen continues.
Millions of dollars in backpacks now in the hands of metro area students
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Millions of dollars in backpacks went to metro area students as families prepare for Back-to-School 2024. On Sunday, July 28, Round Room, LLC, a Verizon retailer, gave away around $3 million in free backpacks for its 12th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. With backpacks as...
Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Amazing Joe Thuney Injury Update
The start to training camp has not been kind to the Kansas City Chiefs. They've dealt with some key absences and a few injuries since practices began, presenting some early obstacles in KC's way as it prepares for Week 1. However, amid the bad updates on the health front, the...
Back-to-school sales tax holiday in Missouri: When is it, what school supplies qualify?
ST. LOUIS — Your wallet will surely feel the effects of inflation this year when back-to-school shopping. The average U.S. household is expected to spend about $875 on school supplies in 2024, according to the National Retail Federation. That's slightly down from last year's record high of $890. Households with college students are expected to spend about $1,364.75 per student, in line with last year's record of $1,366.95.
Severe Weather Alert: Damaging Winds and Flooding Expected in Missouri and Illinois
St. Louis, MO – Severe thunderstorms are expected to move into northeast Missouri and west-central Illinois this morning, bringing with them a threat of damaging winds and localized flooding. Residents in these areas are advised to stay alert and prepare for potential severe weather conditions. According to the US...
Vision of future Missouri lab: “to support collaboration among state agencies”
Missouri is building a new $183 million state laboratory that will be home to several state agencies. The multi-story 250,000 square-foot center will be housed next to the current State Public Health Laboratory in Jefferson City, which Mike Massman oversees. He told Missourinet that the vision is to support collaboration...
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