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The Royals will soon be playing on Xfinity again. Here are the details
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Not even three months since Comcast stopped carrying Royals games on Bally Sports, the boys in blue will be back on its menu. Diamond Sports Group LLC and Comcast announced on Monday that they reached a carriage agreement for the distribution of Diamond’s 15 regional sports networks, including Bally Sports Kansas City, to Xfinity TV customers.
Safety advocates urge for implementation of rule affecting children left in hot cars
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The dangers of leaving children in hot cars are well-known. And yet, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now missed its fourth deadline to implement a rule requiring automakers to install occupant detection technology. The interior of a parked car can quickly turn into...
Answering Alzheimer's with groundbreaking research happening in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Answering the questions surrounding Alzheimer’s disease isn’t easy. The disease was first described in 1906 by German psychiatrist and pathologist Alois Alzheimer. Since then, researchers have made groundbreaking advancements to understand how Alzheimer’s affects the brain. There’s still no cure, but experts...
Three-year-old dies after 8-story fall from window at Independence apartment building
After a 3-year-old fell eight stories out of an apartment window at an Independence high-rise, a resident said “everyone” in the building had their windows open because the air conditioning was not working.
Colossal Delay Leaves Amtrak Riders Stuck Near Warrensburg Overnight
The 90 passengers or so on board Amtrak's Missouri River Runner / Lincoln Service train 319 from Chicago's Union Station to Lee's Summit and the train's final destination, Kansas City's Union Station, wound up stuck on the train overnight due to a freight train blocking it's path. Multiple media reports,...
Chiefs have a lighter training camp practice ahead of Tuesday off day
The Kansas City Chiefs had a lighter practice today during Training Camp. The Chiefs held a 10-10-10 practice, cycling through 10 offensive plays, 10 defensive plays and 10 minutes of special teams. Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says the value of these types of practice is more mental than anything. "I...
KC2026 Announces Three New Additions to the Nonprofit
KC2026, the organization that oversees the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced that it had added three new members to this team. KC2026 CEO Pan Kramer, recently appointed to her new role, hired Jason Sims as director of transportation, Lori Kirchhoff as director of program management and Maria Tretinyak as event coordinator.
Former Kansas City Southern CEO Ottensmeyer dies
This story originally aired on Trains.com. It has been updated to include comment from CPKC. Former Kansas City Southern CEO Patrick Ottensmeyer — who led the cross-border railroad through turmoil over free trade, the transition to a Precision Scheduled Railroad operating model, and its historic merger with Canadian Pacific — died over the weekend. He was in his mid-60s.
UCM Division of Art & Design to Present Juried Quilt Exhibition
The University of Central Missouri (UCM) Gallery of Art & Design presents “In or Out: Perspectives in Fiber,” a juried exhibition of art quilts opening August 19, 2024. The exhibition is organized by the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma region of the Studio Art Quilts Association, Inc. (SAQA). For...
Steve Bartman 2.0? Cubs Fan Robs The Entire Royals Ballpark Of Free Chick-Fil-A After Robbing A Home Run
Cubs fans sitting down the left field line HAVE to start keeping their hands to themselves! Just stop reaching out for those balls down the line! Kansas City has a promo going where if a ball hits the foul pole the entire ballpark gets free Chick-Fil-A, sounds like something we can all get behind, right? WRONG! This Cubs fan had to get their inner Bartman on and interfere with the play and also take away a free meal from everyone. Ball is smoked down the line and headed for the foul pole.
Construction on Walton Stadium Fence Begins July 29
WARRENSBURG, Mo. -- To enhance safety and maintain the integrity of Walton Stadium on the University of Central Missouri (UCM) campus in Warrensburg, construction of a surrounding fence will begin on Monday, July 29. As a result, the stadium will no longer be available for general public use outside of attendance at sports and other authorized events.
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!