Sam Atwell

Kansas City

Assignment Editor at WDAF-TV (Kansas City, MO)

My name is Sam, assignment editor at @fox4kc. Retweets, links, and follows are not endorsements. Views are mine and not my employer.

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Kansas City community to participate in international nature challenge

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Sam Atwell

Kansas City, Mo. – Biodiversity science and conservation are growing areas of interest and if you have ever wanted to contribute now is your chance. The City Nature Challenge, returning for its 10th year, encourages community scientists of all levels to explore their local environment and participate in observational research.
Kansas City community to participate in international nature challenge

6 days ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Urban hikes, like the one pictured above through a Kansas City neighborhood, are great ways to interact with local wildlife and participate in the City Nature Challenge, running April 24-28.
Missouri native plants, beneficial for birds, bees, butterflies, and you

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spring is here, and if you haven’t started planning your spring garden, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is here to help with tips for using native plants in your garden. Native plants are a great choice to use in your home garden because they are already adapted to local soil conditions and weather patterns. Not to mention the benefit they provide to songbirds, butterflies and bees.
Missouri native plants: Beneficial for birds, bees, butterflies and you

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sam Atwell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Spring is here, and if you haven’t started planning your spring garden, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is here to help with tips for using native plants in your garden. Native plants are a great choice to use in your home garden because they are already adapted to local soil conditions and weather patterns. Not to mention the benefit they provide to songbirds, butterflies and bees.
NASCAR returns to the track too tough to tame this weekend

2 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Credit: DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 12: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 MoneyLion … Credit: DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – MAY 12: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 MoneyLion Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 12, 2024 in Darlington, South Carolina.
NASCAR headed back to their roots this weekend at Martinsville Speedway

3 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 07: William Byron, driver of the #24 Axalta Ruby Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 at Martinsville Speedway on April 07, 2024 in Martinsville, Virginia.
Celebrate Missouri native trees through Arbor Days in April

4 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests during Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper tree care. Missouri Arbor Day for 2025 is Friday, April 4. Missouri has been observing the state’s official Arbor Day on the first Friday in April since 1886. The General Assembly declared that day to be set aside for the appreciation and planting of trees. Kansas will celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 25, 2025 – which is also National Arbor Day.
Missouri Department of Conservation offers turkey hunting class

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Some turkey hunters use decoys, as photographed above, to assist them on their hunts. MDC invites … Some turkey hunters use decoys, as photographed above, to assist them on their hunts. MDC invites first-time turkey hunters to a free course April 1 in Blue Springs to learn about equipment, strategy, and more.
Wyandotte County searching for new juvenile detention center administrator

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Posted: Mar 20, 2025 / 07:06 PM CDT Updated: Mar 20, 2025 / 07:07 PM CDT Kansas City, Mo. — The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office has begun a nationwide search for their next juvenile detention center administrator. The current administrator, Terri Broadus, will be retiring this June after serving the county for 30 years. This role will oversee all aspects of the juvenile detention center operations and programs.
Christopher Bell is all in for his fourth win of the season

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Credit: AVONDALE, ARIZONA – MARCH 09: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Reser’s Fine Foods Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Shriners Children’s 500 at Phoenix Raceway on March 09, 2025 in Avondale, Arizona.