17+ 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…...

1+ hour, 9+ 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…...

5+ hour, 58+ 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....

5+ hour, 58+ 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…...

2+ hour, 12+ 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…...

3+ hour, 35+ 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…...

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…...

7+ hour, 45+ 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…...

12+ hour, 36+ 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,…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (127+ words) Sporting Kansas City has agreed to a "mutual" move to part ways with its sporting director Mike Burns. Video above: Sporting KC introduces new head coach Burns was named Sporting KC's sporting director in June 2024. He previously played for the…...