Martin Augustine

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Martin Augustine

Kansas City voters will decide Tuesday if the city can sell one of its small parks to Ronald McDonald House Charities so the nonprofit can expand its facilities. Question 2 proposes the sale of nearly 3 1/2 acres of Longfellow Park to provide Ronald McDonald House Charities room to expand. Ronald McDonald House is a national nonprofit that provides free housing and services to families of children receiving medical care at nearby hospitals.

3 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Martin Augustine

Leaders in Kansas City, Missouri, want to hire now-former federal workers who have lost their jobs in recent weeks due to cuts by the Trump administration. Specifically, the city is targeting impacted federal and IRIS workers and extending an invitation to an information and resource fair."Kansas City recognizes the invaluable experience public service employees bring to their roles," a city official said in a news release.

4 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Chloe Godding |Martin Augustine

ACTUALLY PLAY, BUT SAYS HE IS OPTIMISTIC. NOW, FOR SOME OF YOU, THE BONUS PRIZES OF BOBBLEHEADS AND GIVEAWAYS ARE AS MUCH A PART OF THE BASEBALL EXPERIENCE AS ANYTHING. KMBC NINE MARTIN AUGUSTINE SHOWS US WHAT YOU’LL FIND THIS SEASON. NEW SEASON UPON US HERE AT KAUFFMAN STADIUM. THAT MEANS ANOTHER SEASON OF NOT JUST BASEBALL, BUT ALL THE COOL BOBBLEHEADS AND GIVEAWAYS, THINGS LIKE THAT. WE’RE HERE WITH KAYLA SHIVELY. SHE’S VICE PRESIDENT OF TICKET SALES HERE. WHAT A GREAT JOB.

4 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Martin Augustine |Chloe Godding

WHY, BUT JUST BE AWARE THINGS ARE MOVING A LITTLE SLOWLY THERE. A DAY BEFORE THE HOME OPENER, ROYALS PITCHER SETH LUGO SPENT SOME TIME AT RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE NEAR CHILDREN’S MERCY HOSPITAL. KMBC MARTIN AUGUSTINE SHOWS US WHY THE PLACE IS SO IMPORTANT TO LUGO AND HIS FAMILY. ALL RIGHT, HERE WE GO. THIS WIFFLE BALL GAME FEATURES SOME SALTY STARTING PITCHING SWING. ALL RIGHT.

4 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Martin Augustine |Nick Sloan

As the Kansas City Royals prepare to open their 2025 season, the impact of last year’s playoff run is already being felt far beyond Kauffman Stadium, especially among the city’s youngest baseball players. After the Royals’ wild card victory over the Baltimore Orioles, youth baseball leagues in the area are seeing a noticeable uptick in participation. One of the biggest beneficiaries is the North Kansas City Baseball Association (NKCA), which is entering its 80th season.