Len Jennings

Kansas City

News Anchor at KMBC-TV (Kansas City, MO)

News Anchor at KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)

KMBC 9 News Anchor. Send me your story ideas to [email protected]. Links & RTs are not endorsements. Opinions are my own.

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Gardner Edgerton's Mason Hill honored as athlete of the week

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

TO RED SOX THIS WEEKEND FOR THE ROYALS. TIME NOW TO HONOR OUR KMBC NINE HY-VEE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK. CONGRATULATIONS TO MASON HILL OF GARDNER EDGERTON. HE’S A POLE VAULTER FOR THE BLAZERS TRACK TEAM. MASON FINISHED SECOND IN STATES LAST YEAR. AS A SOPHOMORE THIS YEAR, HE REACHED 16FT, EIGHT INCHES IN A RECENT MEET, TYING HIM FOR THE SIXTH ON THE KANSAS ALL-TIME BEST LIST.
Shawnee Mission East's George Hartman honored as scholar athlete

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

KMBC and Hy-Vee have recognized George Hartman, a senior at Shawnee Mission East, as the scholar athlete of the year for his exceptional achievements in soccer and academics.George Hartman is all about goals, having set the school's scoring record and led his team to its first-ever state championship. "I started playing soccer when I was 4 years old," Hartman said.
Shawnee Mission East's Michael Winter named KMBC-Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

IN. THANKS, TAYLOR. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR KMBC NINE HY-VEE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK. THE HONOR GOES TO MICHAEL WINTER OF SHAWNEE MISSION EAST. MICHAEL PITCHED A COMPLETE GAME NO HITTER FOR THE SHAWNEE MISSION EAST LANCERS THIS WEEK. HIS ERA IS 0.2. IN SIX GAMES THIS SEASON WITH 53 STRIKEOUTS.
Lee’s Summit North’s Devan Mathis named KMBC-Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

KMBC 9 and Hy-Vee continue their tradition of honoring outstanding high school students in the Kansas City area. This week’s Scholar Athlete is Devan Mathis, a senior from Lee’s Summit North High School, whose talents shine both on the stage and on the track.Mathis is known for his impressive baritone voice, winning several honors as part of the school’s choir."I like art in itself. I'm not great at drawing.
Liberty North volleyball standout honored as KMBC Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete

3 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

KMBC and Hy-Vee are teaming up to spotlight exceptional high school students across the Kansas City metro with the Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes student-athletes for outstanding achievements in sports, academics and community service. This week’s honoree is Liberty North’s Mak Miller, a star volleyball player known just as much for her character and compassion as her skills on the court. “I think when I get a super big hit, it's like super rewarding,” Miller said.
KMBC Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Elijah Kennedy, Olathe West

3 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

Elijah Kennedy is making history at Olathe West High School.The senior standout on the Owls' esports team has earned this week's KMBC Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week honor. Kennedy holds an impressive 24-1 record this season in Super Smash Bros. and recently won the Olathe West Esports Invitational.Kennedy is the first student in Olathe Public Schools to be recruited by a college and awarded a scholarship specifically for esports. He will attend Baker University in the fall.
KMBC Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete: Judson McIntosh, Blue Springs South

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

THE KELLY CUP PLAYOFFS. KMBC NINE AND HY-VEE RECOGNIZED HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES IN THE AREA WHO PERFORM IN ATHLETICS IN THE CLASSROOM AND IN THE COMMUNITY. TONIGHT, SCHOLAR ATHLETE IS NOT ONLY PASSIONATE ABOUT SPORTS, HE SHARES HIS PASSION WITH THOSE WHO NEED IT MOST. JUDSON MCINTOSH HAS BEEN SERVING UP WINS FOR THE BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH TENNIS TEAM FOR YEARS. THIS LAST YEAR I WENT IN SINGLES AND GOT EIGHTH. TENNIS WAS A SPORT FOR HOURS A DAY DURING THE SUMMER. JUST EVERY ALL DAYS OF THE WEEK.
KMBC 9 Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Snowden Connor, Pembroke Hill

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

Congratulations to Snowden Connor of Pembroke Hill, this week’s KMBC Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week.The junior lacrosse standout has scored 31 goals and recorded 6 assists this season for the Raiders, including an 8-goal performance last week against Notre Dame de Sion.Connor has been recognized as a USA Lacrosse All-American. While she has not yet chosen where she’ll attend college, she plans to continue playing lacrosse at the next level.
Shawnee Mission East cheerleader, debater honored as scholar athlete

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

There’s no debate about the latest recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award: Shawnee Mission East senior Lucy Pace is bringing energy, leadership and academic excellence to the spotlight. Pace has been a cheerleader for the Lancers for four years and currently serves as a varsity captain. "I'm a varsity captain, which is very, very special to me," she said. Pace is also an award-winning cheerleader known for her enthusiasm.
Bishop Miege senior Finn Cusick named KMBC-Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

Bishop Miege High School senior Finn Cusick has been honored with the KMBC-Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete Award, recognizing his achievements in academics, athletics, and community service.Cusick, who carries a 4.3 GPA, is a standout on the football field and has emerged as a top performer in discus—a sport he picked up somewhat unexpectedly.“The coach told me he thought I was pretty good,” Cusick said.