Kelly Eckerman
Anchor and Reporter at KMBC-TV (Kansas City, MO)
Anchor and Reporter at KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)
KMBC Anchor/Reporter. Links & RTs aren’t endorsements. Opinions are my own.
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1 week ago |
kmbc.com | Kelly Eckerman
It's heartbreaking to watch anyone struggle with or lose their mobility, and that's especially true for young children. But one rehabilitation facility in Kansas City is helping kids and adults in need regain some of their independence. Ability KC is an organization and rehab center that offers specialized rehabilitation programs and a wide range of therapy services. [Donate to Ability KC here]These services can be life-changing, and that was the case for a young girl named Marleigh.
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4 weeks ago |
kmbc.com | Kelly Eckerman
A new museum coming to Kansas City hopes to bring the city’s glowing past back to life—one neon sign at a time.Local photographer Nick Vedros is leading an effort to preserve, restore and display some of the most iconic neon signs from Kansas City’s past.The LUMI Neon Museum is set to open later this year near the new Ferris wheel at Penway Point.“These signs were the historical fabric of our city,” Vedros said.
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Mar 20, 2025 |
kmbc.com | Kelly Eckerman
WE’RE WORKING TO KEEP YOU SAFE AND SAFE IN FEBRUARY. IS ALL ABOUT THE HEART. HEART HEALTH. AND WE’RE PROUD TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO KEEP KANSAS CITY HEART HEALTHY. JOINING ME NOW IN THE STUDIO IS DOCTOR MICHELLE DEW FROM ADVENTHEALTH, AND SHE’S THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE WOMEN’S HEART CARE PROGRAM AT ADVENTHEALTH. SO THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. THIS IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH. WHAT’S THE WHOLE GOAL? WHAT’S THE IDEA BEHIND THAT?
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Mar 4, 2025 |
kmbc.com | Kelly Eckerman
Kansas City's Parade of Hearts public art project is taking a break in 2025 with the intention of coming back bigger than ever in 2026. The much-loved Kansas City project is pausing to give artists time to prepare new designs and come up with a plan to work with a new shape. While the famous Kansas City heart is still involved in the project, this time, it's cut out from a large circle. Civic leader Neal Sharma said the event will showcase Kansas City's progress and future direction.
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Nov 28, 2024 |
kmbc.com | Kelly Eckerman
Thousands of tourists will travel to the Country Club Plaza in the coming weeks to see the iconic Plaza Lights.Those same lights inspire artists year-round, and it's a good thing, because the demand for a special souvenir is high.At Made in KC Marketplace on the Plaza, you'll find all things Kansas City, including hundreds of local brands from local makers and artists.
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Individuals with questions about their friends and family who were traveling aboard the AMTRAK train that derailed in Mendon,MO should call 800-523-9101. @KMBC
In Johnson County the Health Department is holding a Facebook Live to talk about what Phase 2 of the Vaccination Distribution Process will look like. If you would like to watch: https://t.co/7KROi4CqvX
We will be hosting a virtual news conference on Facebook Live tonight at 5:30 pm at https://t.co/MOzCQJ5GJL to discuss what Phase 2 of the vaccine distribution process will look like for our county. Staff from @JOCOHealth will be sharing information at that time. https://t.co/cgE8jDShKh
