Kansas City Hyperlocal Friday: Chiefs Camp, Climate Change & Violent, Boozy Summer

It's Friday and these quick news stories might not be worth debating but they certainly deserve a peek to keep locals informed.

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Season Of Hype Sneak Peek

Kansas City Chiefs release training camp schedule

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs announced the dates for training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph. Open practices begin on Thursday, July 28. The final open practice is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 18. All times and dates are subject to change.

Celebrate B-List Coming Soon

Big Slick Releases Full Line Up of Celebrity Guests - In Kansas City

Sheryl Crow, James Van Der Beek, Martin Starr, David Cook, James Murray, Heidi Gardner, Adam Scott, and Andrea Savage are among the celebrities that will accompany Big Slick hosts Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Eric Stonestreet, and David Koechner. Over the last decade, the five Kansas City natives, now all renowned actors and comedians,...

Sappy Heartland Spotlight

Community reflects on the impact of Parade of Hearts

KANSAS CITY, Mo - Residents across the Kansas City area were able to enjoy colorful, decorated Kansas City hearts popped up on corner stores, parks and regional landmarks for the last few months. Like all good things close to the heart, the Parade of Hearts project came to a close on Friday.

Drinking Weekend Ahead

Boulevardia returns to Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After being canceled for the past two years because of COVID-19, Boulevardia is back. Organizers say the festival is expected to draw in pre-pandemic crowd numbers while bringing an economic boost to its new downtown location. "We decided to come and look at moving to Crown Center in 2020.

Home Team Claims Victory Over Players & Nobody Else

Lopez loses salary arbitration case to Royals

NEW YORK -- Kansas City infielder Nicky Lopez lost his salary arbitration case with the Royals on Friday and will get $2.55 million instead of his $2.9 million request, a decision that clinched management's third straight winning record. Teams lead 8-3 with just three cases pending, involving New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, Atlanta left-hander Max Fried and Miami catcher Jacob Stallings.

Rooftop Artsy Interlude

Friday art exhibition to focus on Kansas City community connections

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - AMERYUN art is hosting a second installation of its "rooftop SERIES" Friday. The owner, David Ameryun, said the event provides an experience that cultivates meaningful connections throughout the Kansas City community. It also serves to showcase the quality of talent in the Heartland.

South Side Spray Restarts

The Bay Waterpark reopens in time for Free Day at the Bay

After a brief shut down due to a lifeguard shortage, The Bay Waterpark has reopened as of June 17th. This is good news for those wanting an escape from the 100 degree weather. Even better news is the word of a free swim day on Saturday, June 18th.

Don't Forget This Good Cause

'The Longest Day' event raises funds for Alzheimer's research

Hide Transcript Show Transcript THE LONGEST DAY HAS TURNED INTO A GREAT NIGHT ON BEHF ALOF THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION IN KANSAS CITY. IT WAS A BIG CRO TWDONIGHT IN SOUTH OVERLAND PARK TO RAISE MONEY FOR ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH.

Local Tribute & Legacy

Dedication for Liberty African American Legacy Memorial takes place Saturday

LIBERTY, Mo. - The Clay County African America Legacy Inc. partnered with organizations and volunteers to create the Liberty African American Legacy Memorial. The memorial honors the legacy of more than 750 African Americans buried in unmarked graves at the Fairview-New Hope cemetery, dating back to the 1800s.

Tornado Season Advocacy Starts

How climate change affects severe weather in Kansas City

Kansas City residents were recently reminded of this when a tornado system in Johnson and Jackson counties caught some off guard in the early morning hours of June 8. Yet National Weather Service meteorologist Julie Adolphson said these storms are typical and more common later in the severe weather season.

Tragic Local Connection

KCK man sentenced in 2021 shooting death of 12-year-old boy in Leavenworth

A judge sentenced a Kansas City, Kansas man to prison in connection with the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy during a gun buy that went bad in April 2021.The Leavenworth County prosecutor's office said Jaylen LaRon Johnson, 18, was sentenced to life in prison after he was convicted last month of first-degree murder.

Show-Me Frat Consequences

Men charged in alleged hazing incident that left Mizzou student brain damaged

ST. LOUIS - Two men from the St. Louis area have been charged in an alleged hazing incident that left a former University of Missouri student wheelchair-bound, blind, and unable to speak. A Boone County grand jury on Friday indicted Ryan Patrick Delanty, of Ballwin, and Thomas Andrew Shultz, of Chesterfield, with felony hazing and supplying liquor to a minor or intoxicated person.

Dead Body Turns Up Across Bridge

Police locate body at Macken Park in Kansas City, North

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Police are investigating the circumstances after locating a body Friday afternoon at a park. A Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department spokesperson told KSHB 41 News that officers were called Friday afternoon to Macken Park near NorthHolmes Street and Northeast 32nd Terrace.

Politicos Still Plagued By Pandemic

KS Lt. Gov. David Toland tests positive for COVID-19

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A second elected official from Kansas has tested positive for COVID-19 this week. In a tweet Thursday morning, Kansas Lt. Gov. David Toland said that he's tested positive for COVID-19. This morning, I tested positive for COVID. I am working from home with only mild symptoms and am grateful that I'm fully vaccinated and boosted.

Show-Me Marketing Money

New law allows guidance for college athletes seeking to profit off of their names in Missouri

The new guidelines allow coaches to assist athletes in seeking opportunities in which they can profit off their name, image and likeness. The new provision is part of a larger K-12 and higher education bill Gov. Mike Parson signed into law on Thursday.

Sunflower State Democracy Fades

In half of the Kansas House races, voters won't have a choice - Kansas Reflector

TOPEKA - For Michael Poppa, this year has been "a punch in the gut." Poppa tries "to engage and educate and empower voters" through his work as the executive director of the Mainstream Coalition, a nonprofit focused on creating a more responsive government.

Missouri Multiple Choice Coming Soon?!?

Ranked-choice voting proposal may miss Missouri ballot, campaign says * Missouri Independent

A proposal that would bring ranked-choice voting to Missouri as part of the biggest change in state elections since the introduction of the partisan primary may not have enough signatures to make the November ballot. The constitutional amendment proposed by Better Elections needed at least 171,592 signatures , properly distributed among six of the state's eight congressional districts, to qualify for the ballot.

Biz Bets On Addiction

Going 360: Kansas sports gambling becoming reality

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Now that sports gambling is law in Kansas , the state is gearing up for a 2022 rollout. Organizers hope that sports fans will be able to bet on Kansas City Chiefs games at some point this upcoming season.

Climate Testimony Reconsidered

KC-area family talks experiencing historic Yellowstone flooding

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Historic flooding continues at Yellowstone National Park, days after park rangers closed the attraction. Unexpected snowmelt and heavy rainfall were the perfect recipe for trouble. One college professor and her family witnessed climate-related destruction firsthand. Amber Schmidtke, a professor of natural science at the University of St.

Tech Help Against Vlad

Linda Hall Library providing free digital resources to Ukrainian scholars

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Linda Hall Library, an independent science research library in Kansas City, Missouri, is changing the lives of Ukrainian scholars. The library is joining more than 165 British and Western European universities to help provide much-needed educational resources for Ukrainian students, scholars and teachers.

South Side Carbs Debut

Crumbl Cookies opens at Ward Parkway

Craving something sweet after a trip to the movies or a grocery store? Britney Nielson and Mark Strong are the newest owners of a local Crumbl Cookies franchise located at Ward Parkway Center, 8600 Ward Pkwy, next to Trader Joe's. Founded in Logan, Utah, Crumbl Cookies has spread across 36 states and sells 170 different varieties of cookies.

No Relief For Weekend

Mostly sunny Saturday, still hot

Hide Transcript Show Transcript A FEW CUMULUS CLOUDS HEREND A THERE WE'RE GONNA BE STAYING DRY FOR YOUR FRIDAY EVENING. SO IF YOU HAVE PLANS TO BE OUT YOU WON'T NEED TO WORRY ABOUT THE RAIN. THE MAIN FOCUS WILL BE THE HEAT.

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