Rachel Ripp

3 weeks ago | kmbc.com | Rachel Ripp

MONTHLY DECLINE IN A ROW. ONE OF KANSAS CITY’S OLDEST CLOCK SHOPS HAS MOVED FROM BROOKSIDE TO INDEPENDENCE. KMBC NINE S RACHEL RIPP EXPLAINS WHY AND SHOWS US THE HISTORY OF THE SHOP. WE’RE OUT HERE IN INDEPENDENCE AND THIS IS THE NEW LOCATION FOR THE CLOCK SHOP THAT WAS FORMERLY IN BROOKSIDE. THIS IS ONLY THEIR SECOND DAY BEING IN THIS NEW SPOT. NOW THE OWNER HERE TELLS ME THEY HAD TO MOVE BECAUSE THE OWNER OF THEIR OLD BUILDING IN BROOKSIDE HAD DIFFERENT PLANS FOR THAT SPACE.

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Rachel Ripp

A display of patriotism took shape in Blue Springs as volunteers raised 200 full-size American flags to honor U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.The tribute drew community members who gathered to remember the men and women who died in military service to the country. The setup began Saturday when flag poles were laid out in preparation.

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Rachel Ripp

Summer curfew kicks off Friday, May 23, meaning guardians will need to accompany those under 18 in several popular entertainment districts. Starting at 9 p.m., teens younger than 18 will need a parent or guardian with them in the Country Club Plaza, Zona Rosa, Westport, 18th and Vine and the downtown business district.

1 month ago | kmbc.com | Rachel Ripp

FACTORS. I’LL SHOW YOU THAT COMING UP. ALL RIGHT. WE’LL SEE YOU IN A BIT, KATIE. THANK YOU. HERE ARE NINE THINGS TO KNOW THIS MORNING. TODAY IS ALL ABOUT BEING PREPARED AHEAD OF THE EXPECTED STORMS. MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE WAYS TO RECEIVE ALERTS AND STAY INFORMED. ALSO, IF YOU’RE DRIVING WHEN STORMS HIT, DON’T PARK BENEATH OVERPASSES. THAT CAN BE DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS. WE ARE MONITORING A SITUATION, AS WE’VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT IN PLEVNA, KANSAS.

Feb 8, 2025 | wltx.com | Rachel Ripp

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Saturday morning, dozens of people stopped by New Beginnings Outreach Ministries International for their "Spreading the Love" community outreach event. People who drove up received prayer, a free meal, words of encouragement, and information about the church and organization.     Organizers said the event started about four or five years ago, and it falls in February because it is a month about love. "This one, I would say, has been the biggest or greatest one.