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Kansas City Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Newstalk 1050 Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:23:31 +0000

Sgt. 1st Class Trenton L. Rhea, 33, of Kansas City, Mo., died May 15 in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He was a member of the 603rd Military Police Company, in Belton, Mo. He deployed under Operation Enduring Freedom. He is survived by his wife, Leah Reid Rhea, his daughters, Autumn, Joanna and Abigail, his father Marshall, his [...]

Kansas City T-Bones Begin Their 2013 Baseball Season

Doug — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:56:11 +0000

The St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals are doing well in the beginning of their season, but another team in the area is just starting their season. The Kansas City T-Bones will be taking on the Lee's Summit Monarchs today (May 6) at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City in an exhibition game.

Marshall Philharmonic Performing with Kansas City Symphony at Free Concert

Behka — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:52 +0000

The Marshall Philharmonic has been around for 50 years. They're celebrating this with a collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony on Wednesday, April 10 at the Harold L. Lickey Auditorium of the Bueker Middle School, starting at 7:00 p.m. The KC Symphony rarely travels, so this is a big deal that they're coming to Marshall. And it's a big deal that the Marshall Philharmonic has gone 50 years now, making excellent music year after year.

Kansas City Hosts 160th Birthday Celebration

KIX 105 — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:33:57 +0000

The City of Kansas City, Mo., will celebrate the year of its 160th birthday today (Mar. 28) from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the City Hall Rotunda, 414 E. 12th St. Remarks from Mayor Sly James, City Manager Troy Schulte and members of the City Council will begin at noon. The celebration is open [...]

Keith Urban Announces Second Leg of 2013 Light the Fuse Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:00:12 +0000

Keith Urban has announced the second leg of his 2013 Light the Fuse Tour via a fun collection of live video clips. You get a real sense of what life is like on the road with the singer, guitarist and 'American Idol' judge, thanks to this two-minute series which features plenty of moments of both backstage and onstage revelry.

First Annual Flatlands Country Music Festival in Kansas City to Feature Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker and More

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:45:53 +0000

A new country music and camping festival is coming to Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas this September. The first annual Flatlands Country Music Festival will take place from September 12-14 with a total capacity of 24,000. Luke Bryan and Toby Keith will headline the festival.

The Harlem Globetrotters Make Professional Basketball Watchable in KC [PHOTOS]

Bruce — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:34:44 +0000

I took the kids to see the Harlem Globetrotters at the Sprint Center in Kansas City. I grew up watching Meadowlark Lemon, Curly Neil and Goose on TV. The spirit of the team lives on with new players and the show was fantastic. The trick plays were timed perfectly and they do amazing things with a basketball. The announcer added excitement to the "championship game" by pointing out how close it was. Of course, the Globetrotters were victorious. Here's a few photos from the event.

Tonight's Carrie Underwood Show at Sprint Center Rescheduled

Doug — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:44:17 +0000

The Sprint Center in Kansas City announced today that due to illness, Carrie Underwood's show scheduled for tonight, Saturday, Dec. 15, at Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. has been rescheduled to May 1, 2013. As a result of the Kansas City date change, Carrie’s show in Springfield, Ill. will be moved to May 6. Tickets for the original Kansas City date will be honored on the new date and all other show dates remain as scheduled.

Fleetwood Mac Announce 2013 Tour Dates

Sam Schleicher — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:02:36 +0000

After months of increasing speculation, Fleetwood Mac have confirmed the dates, cities and venues for a nine-week tour beginning in April of 2013.

What City Do You Go To for Christmas Shopping? [POLL]

Doug — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:29:26 +0000

We are less than 20 days away from Christmas, and the retail industry is still abuzz over much improved sales over 2011. This week I visited several stores to get my Christmas shopping started. All of the store employees I talked to all said business was staying brisk this year. It got me to thinking; when you go holiday shopping, what city do you like to go shopping in?