Sam Hartle

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Digital Director at KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Professional: Digital Director, KSHB-TV. My passions are news/podcasting/cooking/golf/running/Boulevard/KC/most things Minnesotan. 507.770.913.785.816.913

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Rep. Graves calls on HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review cancer cases at Liberty school

22 hours ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Congressman Sam Graves is calling on Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to review a “concerning number” of cancer cases at an elementary school in Liberty. Graves’ letter, dated May 12, references six staff members at Warren Hills Elementary School who have been diagnosed with breast cancer since 2013. Another staff member died from liver cancer in the fall of 2024.
Mother’s Day Northland Google Fiber outage caused by vandalism

22 hours ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An internet outage on Mother’s Day that impacted Google Fiber residents in the Northland was caused by vandalism. KSHB 41 News first received reports of the outage from viewers Sunday morning. A Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department spokesperson said officers responded around 7:15 a.m. Sunday to the 3900 block of N. Cleveland on reported property damage. The victim listed in the report was Google Fiber.
Former US Sen. Christopher ‘Kit’ Bond dies at 86

1 day ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former U.S. Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond died Tuesday in St. Louis, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office announced. Bond was 86. The former senator was a mainstay in Missouri politics for decades. Many in Kansas City know of his work through the naming of the Christopher S. Bond Bridge that carries Interstate 35/29 to and from downtown Kansas City, Missouri. “Kit Bond was a skilled statesman, public servant, and a man who truly loved Missouri,” Kehoe said in a statement Tuesday.
Missouri AG Bailey files suit against utility in Lexington gas pipeline explosion

1 day ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey alleges in a lawsuit Monday that one of the utility companies involved in last month’s deadly gas pipeline explosion violated state law. Earlier this month, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary findings into the April 9 gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Missouri.
Missouri AG Bailey files suit against utility in Lexington gas pipeline explosion

1 day ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Sam Hartle

Share KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey alleges in a lawsuit Monday that one of the utility companies involved in last month’s deadly gas pipeline explosion violated state law. Earlier this month, investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary findings into the April 9 gas pipeline explosion in Lexington, Missouri.
What a gift | Kansas City Chiefs to play on Christmas night

1 day ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The NFL and Amazon announced Monday a heck of a matchup for Christmas this year that includes the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs will host the Denver Broncos at 7:15 p.m. on Christmas at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The matchup will be broadcast on Prime Video. A Christmas showdown in Kansas City 🎄Broncos. Chiefs. Only on Prime.
Missouri state senator: Clay County is only Missouri option for Kansas City Royals

1 day ago | kshb.com | Megan Abundis |Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the 2025 Missouri legislative session enters its final week, a state senator believes it’s either Clay County or bust for the Kansas City Royals to remain in Missouri. Missouri State Sen. Maggie Nurrrenbern (D-Clay County) told KSHB 41 News reporter Megan Abundis on Monday that she believes if the Royals are going to stay in Missouri, it will be at a site in North Kansas City in Clay County.
Kansas to offer blackout license plate design

2 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Sam Hartle

Share KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas motorists looking to make a statement through their license plate will soon have another option. Starting July 1, 2025, the state will start offering a blackout-style license plate that features the outline of the state in all black with white lettering. State officials say the new offering stemmed from feedback from Kansas residents. “I’m always happy to listen to my constituents about issues that matter to them,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday.
Kansas to offer blackout license plate design

2 days ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas motorists looking to make a statement through their license plate will soon have another option. Starting July 1, 2025, the state will start offering a blackout-style license plate that features the outline of the state in all black with white lettering. State officials say the new offering stemmed from feedback from Kansas residents. “I’m always happy to listen to my constituents about issues that matter to them,” Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said Monday.
Johnson County voters to decide on extension of public safety sales tax

5 days ago | kshb.com | Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Voters in Johnson County will be asked whether to extend a public safety sales tax in the upcoming November election. Originally approved by voters in 2016, the 1/4-cent public safety sales tax has been used to help the county and municipalities fund public safety projects, Med-Act 911 services, the Sheriff’s office, mental health crisis intervention, emergency preparedness and the criminal justice system.