Walked into a restaurant for today’s assignment and immediately locked eyes with Harrison Ford on the wall. So of course I sat between Edna and Tilly. Any guesses where I’m at? Hint: The story involves 🇦🇷, ⚽️ and Kansas City getting very lucky next summer.

Looking for that perfect gift for everyone on your list? Brookside Toy and Science has been in KC for 60+ years. I asked what the must-have gifts are this year for every age. They've got answers, and free gift wrapping. 🎁 Watch the video. https://t.co/7AQTeaRQAs

Seeing the northern lights has always been on my bucket-list, but I never thought I’d see them from home. Monday’s aurora over KC was unreal! Fun fact: 💚 Green = oxygen 60–150 miles up ❤️ Red = oxygen higher than 150 miles 💜 Purple = nitrogen Did anyone else catch it?

Just another day in local news — you head out to cover a story and accidentally run into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a bathtub downtown. 🛁😂

🌻✨ It’s peak sunflower season in Kansas! ✨🌻 Grinter Farms in Lawrence is about to burst into a sea of yellow — with 750,000 sunflowers in bloom. 🌞🐝 See the story on @kmbc. VIDEO>> https://t.co/xnXJjZl7Mw

Ran into my favorite “rival” at the Lenexa Freedom Run—Jonathan Ketz! We may work for competing stations, but once a Mizzou Tiger, always a Tiger. 🐯 Good to see you, Jonathan—next time let’s race for the exclusive! 🏃💨📺 #FreedomRun #MIZ #NewsRivals #LocalLegends

Sliding into the 4th like 🇺🇸🎆 I’m at Legacy Blast in Lee’s Summit—having a blast (literally) before the fireworks! Good vibes, great people, and fun for the whole family. Check out the fun while we wait for the big show! @kmbc #LegacyBlast #LeesSummit #FourthOfJulyFun

📊 $8 BILLION increase in property value 💼 90% of that spike on Commercial properties — just 20% of the land 😳 Could these hikes force businesses to close? Who’s getting hit the hardest — and why the data is raising red flags. TONIGHT at 10pm on @kmbc 9 News.

Tonight on @kmbc 9, "Random. That’s it. Random — there’s no logic to it." Data analyst Preston Smith takes a hard look at the 2025 Jackson County property tax assessments — and what he finds could shake the local business community. 1/2

Jackson County Small Business Owners Say Soaring Property Taxes Could Shut Them Down https://t.co/eA9fqzYf0i

Intense rain on I-435 — definitely hydroplaning conditions. Stay safe and keep it on @kmbc for updates. #kcwx

Tornado signature on radar for the Truman Sports Complex. Watch @kmbc now.

Finished the Rock the Parkway half marathon this morning in 1:59:08! Thank you @BurnsMcDonnell, KC Running Company, and @ChildrensMercy for sponsoring the 13.1 miles.

BREAKING: A massive gas line explosion has rocked Lexington, Missouri. One home has been destroyed, and several others are badly damaged. There are no official reports yet on injuries or fatalities. Gas service has been shut off citywide. More at https://t.co/UJNjVd5IS7

1 in 5 RideKC bus riders will lose service starting May 4 unless KCATA finds $30 million in funding. “In a lot of ways, this is a matter of life and death,” said bus rider Paloma Ika. “It’s whether or not you can get to your job.” https://t.co/lYSOpQ4OBe

UPDATE: Blue Springs Police say there was only one person in the vehicle—the driver, a man in his 70s.

Police say the driver, a man in his 70s, was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

This is at NW Deer Run Trail and NW Duncan Road.

Troopers are working weather related calls across Troop A. Please remain weather aware and heed any necessary warnings! #MSHP 📸Cpl. Fletcher, Ray County MO-210 and Pendleton Road

BREAKING: Strong winds toppled a massive tree onto an SUV in Blue Springs. Two people were inside. Their conditions are currently unknown. Stay with @kmbc for updates.