Matt Evans

Kansas City

Reporter and Anchor at KMBC-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Reporter and Anchor at KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Reporter and anchor for @KMBC 9 News. Missouri raised and @Mizzou made. Emmy winning writer. News tips: [email protected]

Articles

'Mom didn't talk about her service': Family discovers mother's military service by watching Netflix

1 week ago | wcvb.com | Matt Evans

This month marks the 75th anniversary of a groundbreaking civil rights report commissioned by President Harry S. Truman.Titled "Freedom to Serve," the 1950 report laid the foundation for desegregating the U.S. armed forces. To commemorate the historic milestone, the Truman Library Institute hosted a panel discussion Thursday evening.The event included stories honoring the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas during World War II.
75th anniversary of armed forces desegregation report to be honored in Kansas City

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

This month marks the 75th anniversary of a groundbreaking civil rights report commissioned by President Harry S. Truman.Titled Freedom to Serve, the 1950 report laid the foundation for desegregating the U.S. armed forces.
Missourians honor former Gov. Kit Bond’s legacy at State Capitol

2 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

COUNTY WOULD BE PREJUDICED AGAINST HER. MISSOURIANS FROM ACROSS THE STATE GATHERED IN JEFFERSON CITY TODAY. THEY ARE HONORING LONGTIME U.S. SENATOR AND TWO TIME MISSOURI GOVERNOR KIT BOND. KMBC NINE MATT EVANS IS IN JEFFERSON CITY COVERING THIS MEMORIAL SERVICE. MATT. HUNDREDS OF MISSOURIANS GATHERED HERE AT THE STATE CAPITOL INSIDE THE ROTUNDA TO REMEMBER THE LIFE AND THE LEGACY OF KIT BOND. TODAY, A NATIVE OF SAINT LOUIS, HE WAS ALSO INSTRUMENTAL IN CHANGING KANSAS CITY’S SKYLINE.
Missouri Senate adjourns without passing stadium funding bill for Chiefs and Royals

3 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

The Missouri Senate adjourned Wednesday without taking action on a stadium funding bill aimed at keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri, setting the stage for a potential special session later this year. After the Missouri House passed the stadium funding bill earlier this week, the legislation has stalled in the Senate.
Kansas City-area business raises $380K for Graham Hoffman’s family

3 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

A fundraiser organized by E2 Embroidery and Screen Printing raised more than $380,000 for the family of Graham Hoffman. Hoffman, a Kansas City firefighter-paramedic, was killed in a stabbing in late April. The fundraiser, which ended over the weekend, sold more than 36,000 T-shirts. Orders came from all 50 states and 14 countries, with more than 32,000 different addresses receiving shirts. On Monday, boxes of blank shirts arrived at E2’s Lee’s Summit location to begin the printing process.
Researchers, IAFF Back Stronger Policies to Protect Firefighters and Paramedics

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

Following the murder of KCFD Firefighter Paramedic Graham Hoffman, more people in Kansas City and nationwide are trying to understand the trends behind violence against first responders. At Drexel University's FIRST Center, which stands for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends, Dr. Jennifer Taylor has been studying the growing issue of violence against firefighters and paramedics for more than a decade.
Bond hearing delayed for woman charged in death of KC firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

A bond hearing has been continued for Shanetta Bossell, the woman charged in connection with the death of Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman.Bossell appeared in Clay County court Monday with her attorney and requested to postpone the hearing.
Kansas City shop raises thousands for fallen firefighter-paramedic's family

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

DOING WELL AT 25 MINUTES. A LOCAL PRINTING SHOP HAS RAISED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN ABOUT 24 HOURS FOR THE FAMILY OF FALLEN FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC GRAHAM HOFFMAN. AND IT’S ALL THANKS TO THIS DESIGN. KMBC NINE MATT EVANS IS LIVE AT THE E2 EMBROIDERY AND SCREEN PRINTING SHOP, WITH THE LATEST TOTAL AND HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT AS WELL. YEAH, THAT LATEST TOTAL.
Experts call for nationwide self-defense training for firefighters, paramedics

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

In the wake of the deadly stabbing of Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman, national safety experts are renewing calls for standardized self-defense training across the fire service. Despite mourning the loss of one of their own, Kansas City Fire Department crews returned to work Monday, continuing to serve the community. However, experts warn that increasing attacks against first responders highlight an urgent need for change.
Downtown KC leaders unveil massive billboard to promote downtown Royals stadium

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Matt Evans

Downtown Kansas City leaders say they are hopeful the signs, literally, are pointing toward a new downtown baseball stadium. At 17th and Main streets, a newly installed 90-by-90-foot billboard urges support for bringing the Royals to downtown, calling it a “Grand Slam for KC.” The massive sign was funded by roughly 25 downtown businesses working together to promote a unified vision.