McKenzie Nelson

Kansas City

News Reporter at KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO)

News Reporter at KMCI-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Emmy Award Winning Sports Anchor & Reporter @ NBC- @KSHB41 | Albatross Hitter ⛳️| Raised Royal | @SEMORedhawks Alum | Story ideas- [email protected]

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Chiefs DL Jerry Tillery brings global perspective, growing language list to Kansas City

1 week ago | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jerry Tillery’s football journey has taken him across four NFL teams. But it’s his off-the-field travels that truly set him apart. The Kansas City Chiefs' newest defensive lineman speaks English and Japanese fluently — and he’s currently working on adding Spanish to the mix. “Let me see… two well, but three — I’m working on a third,” Tillery said with a smile.
Freshman’s walk-off home run sends Blue Valley North to state for first time since 2002

1 month ago | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two outs. Full count. Bottom of the eighth. It was the kind of moment athletes dream about. For Blue Valley North freshman, Addy Hull, it was a dream come true. “I didn’t even think it was going to be out of the park,” Hull said. “I was rounding first base, and I saw the outfielders slowly walking back. I was like, ‘Where’s the ball?’ Then everyone just goes crazy.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes gets fresh cut after Super Bowl setback

2 months ago | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is attributing his bold new haircut to the lingering frustration of February's Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. While speaking to reporters during a pre-draft conference call, the Chiefs star explained the timing of the change. VOICE FOR EVERYONE | Share your voice with KSHB 41’s McKenzie Nelson"I’d been thinking about it for a while," Mahomes said.
Rockhurst High School’s Sam Komenda steps into spotlight as team leader

2 months ago | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A year ago, Sam Komenda was part of the picture, just not the focus. Featured in the background of a Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week presentation, the Rockhurst High School midfielder wasn’t the honoree. This season, the spotlight is firmly on him. “It’s a great honor,” Komenda said. “Credit to my teammates, though.
Temwa Chawinga named March NWSL Player of the Month

2 months ago | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Current forward Temwa Chawinga has earned the first NWSL Player of the Month recognition of the 2025 season. Thursday, the league named Chawinga the March NWSL Player of the Month, presented by EA Sports. The honor marks the fourth of her career. She won the award on three occasions in 2024 to become the first player since 2014 to win it three times in a single season. The KC Current is off to a hot start in 2025 and Chawinga is picking up right where she left off.
LIVE UPDATES | Royals set to host Guardians on Opening Day at Kauffman Stadium

Mar 27, 2025 | kshb.com | Sam Hartle |McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals fans will get their first chance today to build on last season’s postseason run. The Royals will host the Cleveland Guardians at 3:10 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium for Opening Day. Check back throughout Thursday for updates. —UPDATE, 12:15 p.m. | Here's a look at the latest game forecast from KSHB 41's Lindsey Anderson.
Teen, 15, sentenced to 1 year in prison for bringing weapon to Shawnee Mission South

Mar 25, 2025 | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Johnson County, Kansas, teen will serve one year in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm after he brought a gun to school last December. Authorities responded to Shawnee Mission High School on Dec. 9, 2024, after receiving information that a student was in possession of a firearm. The school was briefly put on lockdown as authorities located the student, confiscated the gun and took the student into custody.
Kansas City Chiefs mourn the loss of team radio producer Dan Israel

Mar 21, 2025 | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs organization is mourning the loss of Dan Israel, 60, who passed away after a decade-long battle with cancer. Israel was a key figure for the Chiefs Radio Network, serving as executive producer for 35 seasons and playing an integral role in bringing the game to life for millions of Chiefs fans across the country.
St. Teresa's Academy girls basketball team eyes historic state championship

Mar 18, 2025 | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spring break doesn’t mean a break from studying for the St. Teresa’s Academy girls basketball team as the Stars prepare for their biggest game in over 30 years. “We look at our banners often and talk about cementing legacy,” said STA head coach Kiera Hardy. “It’s something no one can take from them. We want to be the first team to do something that’s never been done here.”That "something" is winning a state championship, a feat STA has never accomplished.
K-State women’s basketball wins in Big 12 Tournament amid injury struggles

Mar 6, 2025 | kshb.com | McKenzie Nelson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The goal for Kansas State at the start of the season was clear: win a Big 12 Championship. The Wildcats are one step closer after they beat UCF Thursday morning, 80-65, to advance to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament. With star center Ayoka Lee returning for one final season, the Wildcats had high hopes. However, K-State will be without its star player as it heads into the Big 12 Tournament.