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Plaza businesses react to new owners long list of intended improvements
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tuesday was day two of the Plaza’s new owners and storefronts said they’re already seeing progress. The city welcomed and celebrated the Texas-based group, Highland Park Management, on Monday. The owners came up with a long list of changes and plans they have...
Royals win series against divisional foe Cleveland Guardians; look to continue momentum in July
Jul. 2—The Kansas City Royals were back at Kauffman Stadium this past four-game series, taking on divisional rival and AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians. Sitting in the third spot in that division, the Royals know reaching the top will be a long journey, but the team has a new sense of life heading into July. On the flip side, one win, a Phillies loss, and the Cleveland Guardians would've ...
Artists Helping the Homeless nonprofit bridges gaps in services across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kahana House opened in February in south Kansas City, Missouri. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Artists Helping the Homeless, the house hosts approximately 16 people at any given time while working to bridge gaps in homeless services. Artist Kar Woo first became acquainted...
Belton Fire Department demonstrates how to avoid letting your 4th of July go up in smoke
BELTON, Mo. — The Fourth of July is this week, and many in Kansas City are planning to celebrate with. This afternoon, KMBC 9 is working with the Belton Fire Department to help keep you safe while you're having a blast. "It's a dangerous thing. I want you to...
KCTV5 to broadcast Kansas City’s biggest Fourth of July celebration: the Stars and Stripes Picnic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - For a second consecutive year, KCTV5 will carry Kansas City’s largest Independence Day celebration on air. The Stars and Stripes Picnic is set to take place on the Fourth of July at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Here is everything you...
Carson Steele could end up being an Andy Reid fullback
Three months after Andy Reid became the head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs, the team used a sixth-round draft pick (204th overall) to acquire Kansas State fullback Braden Wilson in the 2013 NFL Draft. Four days later, the team traded fourth-year cornerback Javier Arenas — a former second-round pick...
Wayside Waifs uses animals to teach Kansas City kids about stopping violence
Wayside Waifs, Kansas City's largest no-kill shelter, wants to end abuse towards animals and people with their No More Bullying! program. The program works to prevent violence through social-emotional learning. Thousands of 3rd through 5th graders in Kansas City are taught about five core character traits: responsibility, being humane, compassion, self-control and integrity.
Artspeak Radio with James Ramirez and Tj Templeton
Artspeak Radio, Wednesday, 9am -10am CST, 90.1fm KKFI Kansas City Community Radio, streaming live audio www.kkfi.org. Producer/host Maria Vasquez Boyd welcomes artist James Ramirez and Tj Templeton artist/Gallery Director for The Bunker Center for the Arts. JAMES RAMIREZ- Trashed Cans, a small works found art show by James Ramirez will...
Park Hill grad headed back to Olympics
Former Park Hill Trojan Chris Nilsen, class of 2016, is headed to his second Olympics in Paris France as a pole vaulter. Nilsen qualified for the Olympic games by making the top three at the United States Track and Field Trials held last week in Eugene, Ore. The men’s pole vault final was held on Sunday, June 23. Nilsen had a best jump of 5.87 meters to qualify.
Kansas City Chiefs Star Declined To Be In New Netflix Show: “I’m Out On That Sh-t”
In 2023, Netflix premiered a new series, Quarterback, which followed Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, and Marcus Mariota throughout the 2022-2023 NFL season. However, it appears that players like Travis Kelce won’t be lending their services for the new series. Due to the series being a hit, it was announced...
Tickets Still Available For Football Season Opener
The Lindenwood football team is set to open the 2024 season with a non-conference game against the University of Kansas Jayhawks held at Children's Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 7:00 p.m. CT. This marks the first game for the Lions against a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponent. Due to renovations at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence, Kan., this game will be played at Children's Mercy Park home of the Major League Soccer Club Sporting Kansas City. Located at One Sporting Way, Kansas City, Kan. this stadium seats 25,000 fans with 36 suites....
Two Royals selected for 2024 All-Star Futures Game
KANSAS CITY, MO. (WIBW) - Two Minor Leaguers with the Kansas City Royals have been selected for the 2024 All-Star Futures Game. Outfielder Gavin Cross (Northwest Arkansas (AA)), and right-handed pitcher Ben Kudrna (Quad Cities (High-A)) were selected to represent the Royals in the annual game. The game features the...
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