Gabe Swartz

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Digital Producer and Assignment Editor at WIBW-TV (Topeka, KS)

Digital News Producer @KCTV5 | @Cronkite_ASU alum | Past: @DevilsDigest, @sportscronkite, @CronkiteSports

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Bobby Witt Jr. becomes first player in MLB history to reach this accomplishment

5 days ago | wibw.com | Gabe Swartz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Superstar Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is no stranger to making history. The 24-year-old has already signed the largest contract in franchise history, produced the first 30-30 season in Royals history and been the only player in MLB history to post multiple 30-30 seasons. On Thursday, Witt Jr. added to his greatness, albeit in a smaller sample size.
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco dons Super Bowl rings for college graduation

1 week ago | ky3.com | Gabe Swartz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Plenty of college graduates have and will accept their diplomas this month. But few, if any, will do so in more style than Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco. The Chiefs’ 26-year-old running back returned to Rutgers to complete his degree and accept his diploma Tuesday night. In doing so, Pacheco donned both of his Super Bowl rings as he walked across the stage.
Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco dons Super Bowl rings for college graduation

1 week ago | kwch.com | Gabe Swartz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Plenty of college graduates have and will accept their diplomas this month. But few, if any, will do so in more style than Kansas City Chiefs running back Isiah Pacheco. The Chiefs’ 26-year-old running back returned to Rutgers to complete his degree and accept his diploma Tuesday night. In doing so, Pacheco donned both of his Super Bowl rings as he walked across the stage.
Longtime KU assistant Norm Roberts announces retirement

1 week ago | kwch.com | Gabe Swartz

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - One of Bill Self’s right-hand men throughout his coaching career is calling it a career. Kansas men’s basketball assistant coach Norm Roberts announced his retirement Monday following 37 years in college basketball. Fourteen of those seasons came at Kansas, where Roberts coached teams that won seven Big 12 regular season titles, three Big 12 Tournament championships and the 2022 national championship.
Royals honor fallen KCFD firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman with shirts during batting practice

1 week ago | ky3.com | Gabe Swartz |Marleah Campbell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Royals returned to Kauffman Stadium Monday for the first game of a seven-game homestand. As the Kansas City Fire Department continues to mourn the loss of firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman, the Royals spent Monday’s batting practice wearing shirts that honor him. The organization also planned a pregame moment of silence before Monday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox.
‘They have a whole language:’ Decoding the hidden meanings behind emojis, acronyms kids use

1 week ago | kfvs12.com | Gabe Swartz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tears of joy. Hearts. A thumbs up. They are some of the most common emojis people use every day to communicate, but the way kids use them could hold a double meaning. Jill Story has a daughter in high school, middle school and elementary school. She said each child has their own personality, but they all text and talk in a whole different language. “I’m constantly having to figure out,” she said.
Former KU guard Rylan Griffen commits to Texas A&M

1 week ago | wibw.com | Gabe Swartz

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A second former Kansas Jayhawk is joining the Texas A&M Aggies. On Friday, former Kansas guard Rylan Griffen told On3 Sports that he was transferring to Texas A&M for his senior season. Griffen, a Texas native, heads back to the SEC following a year at Kansas. He spent the first two seasons of his collegiate career at Alabama and started for a Crimson Tide team that reached the Final Four in 2024.
Chiefs share jersey numbers for 2025 draft class

1 week ago | wibw.com | Gabe Swartz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Chiefs fans hoping to get their hands on a jersey of one of the newest members of Chiefs Kingdom now know what numbers they’ll be wearing. In a video shared to social media Friday, the Chiefs announced the jersey numbers for each of Kansas City’s seven draft picks from the 2025 NFL Draft. Dropping the numbers (literally).
Royals call up veteran catcher, move Marsh to 60-day IL in slew of moves

1 week ago | wibw.com | Gabe Swartz

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Royals made a slew of roster moves Friday ahead of a weekend series in Baltimore against the Orioles. The Royals called up catcher Luke Maile from Triple-A Omaha and optioned utility man Tyler Tolbert back to the Storm Chasers in a corresponding move. Tolbert made his MLB debut in March against the Milwaukee Brewers and has appeared in 13 games for the Royals this season.
Perez exits Royals-Rays series finale with ailment

1 week ago | wibw.com | Gabe Swartz

TAMPA, Fla. (KCTV) - Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez exited Thursday’s series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays due to injury. The Royals said Perez exited the game with left hip soreness. READ MORE: Bobby Witt Jr. homers as Royals earn 3-game sweep with 8-2 win over RaysThe 35-year-old Royals star doubled to center field during a 3-run fifth inning for the Royals, who went on to sweep the Rays in an 8-2 victory.