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Sep 25, 2024 | kmbc.com | Connor Hills

Kareem Hunt is officially back on the Kansas City Chiefs active 53-man roster. On Wednesday, the running back spoke to reporters for the first time since signing to the practice squad following Isiah Pacheco’s injury. Sunday will likely be Hunt’s first game as a Chief since Nov. 19, 2018, during the famous shootout between the Chiefs and the Los Angeles Rams. After his unceremonious exit from the team, Hunt was open with reporters that his reunion with the team was an unlikely one. "Honestly, no.

Sep 25, 2024 | kmbc.com | Connor Hills

The Kansas City Chiefs are 3-0, after yet another close win over the Atlanta Falcons. On Wednesday, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, head coach Andy Reid and several more Chiefs players are set to speak with reporters as the team prepares for its first Divisional game. In Week 4, the back-to-back Super Bowl champs are going on the road to take on the Los Angeles Chargers at 3:25 p.m. this Sunday. You can watch the team's entire media availability live in the video players below.

Sep 24, 2024 | kmbc.com | Connor Hills

An Independence man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and for illegally possessing a firearm. U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark announced Tuesday that Wiser Key, 25, had been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison without parole. In late March, Key pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime.

Sep 24, 2024 | kmbc.com | Connor Hills

The Kansas City Fire Department is sharing funeral plans for fallen firefighter paramedic Kyle Brinker. Final arrangements honoring the fallen Kansas City firefighter will be held this week.Brinker, 33, died last week after a medical emergency during a training exercise. A visitation for Brinker is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25. from noon until 2 p.m.A celebration of life will also be held on the same day.

Sep 24, 2024 | kmbc.com | Connor Hills

The Kansas City Royals' Triple-A affiliate in Nebraska, the Omaha Storm Chasers, are being sold.Alliance Sports, co-founded by Larry Botel and Gary Green, is selling the team to Diamond Baseball Holdings. "Larry and I are incredibly proud of the Storm Chasers' impact on the Omaha community over the past 12 years," Green said in a statement. "As we shift our focus full time to Union Omaha and look to grow Omaha's sports landscape, we are confident the Storm Chasers are in great hands with DBH.