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kmbc.com > article > fridays-9-things-to-know-chiefs-push-for-girls-flag-football-in-ks > 70926812

Friday's 9 Things to Know: Chiefs Push for Girls' Flag Football in KS

54+ min ago  (39+ words) Friday's 9 Things to Know: Chiefs Push for Girls' Flag Football in KS'KMBC Search location by ZIP code Friday's 9 Things to Know: Chiefs Push for Girls' Flag Football in KS 9 Things to Know: Friday April 3 2026...

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kmbc.com > article > miami-county-kansas-fatal-motorcycle-crash > 70924806

Motorcyclist dies after head-on crash in Miami County, Kansas, sheriff says

4+ hour, 31+ min ago  (125+ words) A motorcyclist injured in a head-on crash in eastern Kansas has died days after the collision. The crash happened around 7:30 p.m. on March 29 along Plum Creek Road south of U.S. 169 Highway in Miami County. The sheriff's office said Andrew W. Miles, 36, of Fort…...

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kmbc.com > article > liberty-chocolate-walk-downtown-event > 70924164

Liberty chocolate walk draws crowds, highlights local businesses in downtown

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (277+ words) Shoppers in Liberty got a sweet reason to explore local businesses Thursday night. Dozens of people headed to the city's historic downtown district for a popular chocolate walk, an event designed to bring foot traffic into locally owned shops. Businesses…...

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kmbc.com > article > truman-library-sports-exhibit-world-cup > 70922946

New Truman Library exhibit highlights Harry Truman and Kansas City sports history

10+ hour, 12+ min ago  (252+ words) A new exhibit tying sports history to a global stage is now open in Independence. The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum has unveiled a new sports-themed exhibit inspired in part by the upcoming World Cup matches in Kansas City....

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kmbc.com > article > ada-schweller-olathe-east-athlete-of-the-week > 70924409

KMBC/Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Olathe East’s Ada Schweller

10+ hour, 12+ min ago  (92+ words) A standout high school athlete in Olathe is earning recognition for her performance on the mound. Ada Schweller of Olathe East High School has been named KMBC 9 and Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week. The senior pitcher recently reached a major…...

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kmbc.com > article > wallys-travel-center-independence-groundbreaking-i70-noland-road > 70924354

Independence breaks ground on massive Wally’s travel center project

6+ hour, 27+ min ago  (128+ words) A long-planned travel center project in Independence is now officially moving forward. City leaders broke ground Thursday on a new Wally's Travel Center near Interstate 70 and Noland Road. Plans call for a 54,000-square-foot travel center featuring 84 fuel pumps, electric vehicle…...

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kmbc.com > article > motorcyclist-injured-i435-crash-kansas-city > 70923259

Motorcyclist critically injured in crash on I-435 near U.S. 40 Highway in Kansas City

7+ hour, 49+ min ago  (92+ words) A motorcyclist was critically injured following a crash Thursday afternoon on Interstate 435. Kansas City police say the crash happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. on southbound I-435 near U.S. 40 Highway. Police say a Harley-Davidson was traveling southbound at a high rate of speed when a…...

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kmbc.com > article > sporting-kc-kansas-city-rapha-wicky-head-coach-hire > 69917448

'Wickypedia' Sporting KC announces new era with hire of new head coach

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (391+ words) Sporting KC has announced the hiring of a new coach. In a release Monday, the club said it is entering a new era in Kansas City with the hiring of Rapha'l Wicky. Wicky, 48, most recently served as head coach of…...

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kmbc.com > article > chiefs-let-her-play-girls-flag-football-kansas-vote > 70921719

Chiefs launch “Let HER Play” campaign ahead of Kansas flag football vote

11+ hour, 59+ min ago  (102+ words) The Kansas City Chiefs are ramping up their push to expand girls flag football in Kansas. The franchise said Thursday it is launching a new campaign and online petition as a decision looms from the Kansas State High School Activities…...

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kmbc.com > article > kansas-city-irish-fest-2026-lineup-tickets-dates-crown-center > 70921562

Kansas City Irish Fest 2026: Lineup, tickets, dates announced for Labor Day weekend

16+ hour, 50+ min ago  (138+ words) Kansas City's annual Irish Fest is set to return to Crown Center over Labor Day weekend, with organizers unveiling this year's entertainment lineup and ticket details. The three-day celebration runs Sept. 46 at Crown Center, bringing a mix of live music,…...