“We are here because an injustice has happened.”
Hundreds of protestors walked to the house where 16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot.
Yarl meant to go to a house on NE 115th Terrace to pick up a sibling, but went to 115th Street instead. The resident shot him in the head.
@kmbc
The Chiefs game starts at 3:30pm tomorrow.
@kmbc
Fans are already in line at Arrowhead.
These fans got here at 8:30pm. They said they were “running late” and had hoped to get there a little earlier.
#ChiefsKingdom
, man.
Tonight, the community is praying for healing as 16-year-old Ralph Yarl begins his path to recovery.
@kmbc
Protestors say this is just the beginning of their fight for justice.
Our story from tonight:
It’s standing room only at Tiff n Jay’s in Lee’s Summit as dozens of people are here for the “Rally for Missouri.”
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Texas Senator Ted Cruz will be speaking at the event.
@kmbc
PERSONAL NEWS: I’m thrilled to announce I’ll be working as a reporter at KMBC 9 News in Kansas City beginning in June.
I can’t wait to join this incredible station, such an experienced team of journalists, and the Hearst family.
Ready to take on KC!!
@kmbc
For the second week in a row, Chiefs fans are ALREADY lined up outside of Arrowhead.
@kmbc
These fans got here just before 4:30pm this afternoon — more than 24 hours before kickoff.
Talk about commitment! And it’s cold!
#ChiefsKingdom
June 6 will be my last day at KMBC.
The past two years in Kansas City have been a dream. I couldn’t have asked for a better newsroom with better colleagues.
In a few weeks, I’ll make the move back to California. I’m thrilled to join the talented team at
@kcranews
!!!
Local soccer players here in Kansas City are obviously THRILLED to be hosting the World Cup ⚽️🇺🇸
A lot of them told me they hope to play in the World Cup some day.
@kmbc
Dolly Parton is in Overland Park! She’s talking with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly about the success of her book gifting program.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Kansas provides free, age appropriate books to children in the state through their 5th birthday.
@kmbc
Columbia Public Schools teachers are frustrated about current staffing issues.
So far this week, CPS has needed 316 substitutes. It only filled 138 of those spots.
One teacher said, “This is not the full picture. Your teachers are not okay. Your kids are not okay.”
@KOMUnews
Dozens are gathering for a “Vote No” rally outside of the Kansas City Election Board.
They’re asking voters to reject the stadium sales tax ballot measure.
Jackson County Executive Frank White is in attendance as well.
@kmbc
BREAKING: The jury has found Joseph Elledge guilty of second degree murder of his wife Mengqi Ji.
He was found not guilty of first degree murder.
@KOMUnews
RARE: There’s been an elephant sighting in Stephens Lake Park!
This one is made entirely of snow. Go check it out before he... returns to the warm.
Last photo is included as a size reference. And I’m tall.
@KOMUnews
Fifteen-year-old Lillian Bridgeman is among the fifth and final group of winners for the state’s vaccine incentive program.
Lillian has Down syndrome and plans to use the $10,000 prize to put towards her college education.
Meet the Bridgeman family tonight at 10 on
@KOMUnews
.
Somehow, I managed to convince my 15-year-old sister into being my live-op this morning.
She thought I just had ONE hit at 4:30am (which I think is the only reason she agreed to come), so you could imagine her surprise when I told her we would be here until 7am.
BREAKING: Overland Park Police confirm shots were fired inside the Oak Park Mall on Sunday. Police say it involves a law enforcement officer. Headed to the scene now.
@kmbc
@OverlandPark_PD
We’re just more than a mile away from Arrowhead and traffic ahead of the
#RENAISSANCEWorldTour
is still at a standstill.
A lot of fans are getting out of cars & running to the stadium.
Beyoncé was set to take the stage at 8. Concert still hasn’t started.
@kmbc
Behind the scenes of a washed up soccer player trying to shoot a standup.
Cheering on
@thekccurrent
along with hundreds of soccer players across the metro this weekend! ⚽️❤️
See you at 9&10 on
@kmbc
@KCWE29
#TealRising
We've been retained by Ralph Yarl & his family following the unjustifiable shooting of the 16-yo by an unidentified white male assailant.
@MerrittForTexas
& our legal team demand Clay County prosecutors & law enforcement swiftly identify, arrest, & prosecute the man responsible!
Hundreds of people are here at Mill Creek Park on the Plaza protesting the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
People keep coming and chants are starting.
@kmbc
KCI is home to the world’s first accessible & inclusive play area inside of an airport.
@kmbc
The
@VarietyKC
play zone has a simulated airplane and air traffic control tower, inclusive exercise videos and sensory toys.
@KCIAirport
is setting the bar!
We’re one day away from the Kansas City Current’s home opener & just one year from their brand new stadium opening!
@kmbc
Let’s go,
@thekccurrent
!
#KCBABY
Happy Saturday from me and my dress’ savior.
@HaleyKMBC
is making an appearance this weekend — doubling as evening anchor and a seamstress.
See you at 9&10!
@kmbc
The Swifties have officially taken over Kansas City!!
#TaylorSwift
Our camera is getting a little glam for tonight 💜 A little glitter never hurt anyone!!!
@kmbc
A KOMU legend signed off today.
Thank you for all the advice over the past few years, feedback sessions under the anchor desk, tips on how to get wine out of clothes, functioning as a personal Google, etc.
Boxes will feel empty without you.
@MeganEJudy
❤️
There’s a new kid on the block in Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and he has ties back to Mizzou.
Dr. Wes Dotson, a professor in the
@MizzouEducation
school, spent 2 years helping develop Max.
Max has autism & aims to realistically portray someone on the spectrum.
@KOMUnews
Travis Kelce rings are flying off the shelves at EB and Co. after Taylor Swift wore one to the AFC Championship game Sunday night.
The local KC store has had over 500 orders since last night. The ring is sold out in the store, but you can still pre-order online!
@kmbc
Some new shirts are about to hit the shelves in Kansas City!
@kmbc
A local business is making sure Travis Kelce’s iconic post game quotes live on.
Get yours at White Farmhouse Flowers in Parkville!
#ChiefsKingdom
BREAKING: Columbia Public Schools will lift its current mask mandate — returning to a “masks encouraged” status Friday.
This comes the same day CPS is set to appear in court to defend itself against Attorney General Eric Schmitt’s lawsuit regarding the mask mandate.
@KOMUnews
The Super Bowl is just a couple days away and the local health department has put out some recommendations about how to celebrate safely.
I'll tell you why it is recommending noisemakers like this one.
@KOMUnews
Waking up the newsroom 🤝 54 cent noisemaker
Taking a quick poll: Who do you think would win in a race on the Bird scooters between
@MeganEJudy
,
@komuAngie
, and me?
Personally, I think they are underestimating me.
It’s Big Slick Weekend!
@kmbc
We’re less than 10 minutes away from the first pitch of the celebrity softball game.
Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Rob Riggle… just SOME of the big names who will be taking the field today.
Prepping for an interview with
@KellieStanfield
. Please comment any questions you would like me to ask her.
First question: Would you rather live in Maryland for another year or have to anchor a full show?
RIGHT NOW: Fifty people from more than 25 different countries are being welcomed as new U.S. citizens in a special ceremony at Children’s Mercy Park.
They are currently repeating the Oath of Allegiance.
@kmbc
One Columbia teacher has a garage full of donated books and toys to give to local elementary schoolers. She asked for donations on Facebook to help kids who don’t have access to new books.
@KOMUnews
“Part of being an
#amnewser
, you’re required to take a picture of the sunrise. I wish I was kidding.” -
@patrickmirch63
So, here is my obligatory sunrise picture.
Charlie Phillips is back from the Special Olympic World Games in Berlin, Germany and he brought FOUR medals home with him🏅
His hometown of Savannah, Missouri welcomed him back with a parade tonight!
@kmbc
@SOMissouri
UPDATE: OPPD said two officers were following two shoplifting suspects inside of the mall.
Police said the four got into an altercation. One of the suspects got ahold of an officer’s gun & pulled the trigger. One shot was fired. No one was hit. Both suspects in custody.
@kmbc
If only everyone loved the snow as much as sweet Theo.
Find out how he & others in Jefferson City are spending their snow day tonight on
@KOMUnews
at 6!
(Also, favorite shoot ever.)
Snow is coming down pretty hard and visibility is greatly reduced in
@PeytonHeadlee
’s live shot from Moberly, MO. Stay warm out there, Payton!
#MidMoWx
#MoWx
#MidMo
Everyone kept asking if we were all related. Everyone also said I look the oldest out of my group of cousins. 😌
Happy vaccination day! Glad to get my second dose & a step closer to normal. Thank you, science! 🥼❤️