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  • 1 week 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.

  • 1 week 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.

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Matt Evans
Matt Evans @MattEvansKMBC
15 Apr 25

RT @ParkUniversity: Thanks to @MattEvansKMBC @kmbc for interviewing Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Matt Harris (@mattysmoof)…

Matt Evans
Matt Evans @MattEvansKMBC
25 Mar 25

NEW: Occidental Management, which owns Aspiria (former Sprint Campus) at 119th & Nall, issues a statement after recent @Royals ballpark rumors. They say they are “NOT in discussions with the Royals.” And are committed to keeping the property a mixed-use space. Full statement: https://t.co/BBfpbbeA5L

Matt Evans
Matt Evans @MattEvansKMBC
27 Feb 25

👀👀👀 #moleg Hours after House and Senate leaders met with @GovMikeKehoe yesterday about keeping the @Chiefs and @Royals in Missouri, a bill that would end the Border War Truce with Kansas was referred to a House Committee. Interesting timing, to say the least. https://t.co/9VRRVOrzGR