Kansas City Groundbreaking Sports News Legend Karen Kornacki Retires

Credit where it's due . . .

In a very real sense this Kansas City journalist was pioneer and paved the way for countless women to pursue a career that wasn't available to them.

Here's a bit more about her tenure and a link to this week's tribute . . .

"Despite not initially pursuing a career in sports journalism, Kornacki ended up becoming a pioneer in her field. For the last 40 years, she’s been a mainstay in Kansas City for KMBC, covering nearly every major sporting event in the state. And her impact and influence on female sports journalists and broadcasters is so immense it’s difficult to measure. . . . The Missouri Sports Hall of Fame proudly inducted Kornacki into the Class of 2023."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Video: Kansas City sports legends honor KMBC's Karen Kornacki as she retires

Big names in Kansas City sports are honoring her work before her last day - tomorrow.

Comments