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Four years ago, Al Van Duyne and his Lee's Summit neighbor Preston Howerton each pitched in $2,000 for a sealed bid to win a used hospital transport van. They've transformed it into a tailgating staple and draw for curious fans.

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been huge in his five years as a starter but, going into this year’s playoffs, there’s a less-heralded, diminutive player to watch.

A win can lift an entire city, a roar can lift an entire team — and making the playoffs is a big lift for bar owners.

Segment 1: After unprecedented ballot initiative success in November, GOP lawmakers look to change the process.Gov. Mike Parson and Republican lawmakers…

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs will play for their first Super Bowl berth in half a century. But first, they needed to vanquish the Colts—and all the…

Segment 1: For middle-class or poverty-level residents, finding quality housing in Kansas City, Missouri, can be a challenge.Increasing demand combined…

Updated 10:53 p.m. Nov. 29 with match result — With the 3-2 loss to the Portland Timbers Thursday night, Sporting Kansas City lost its chance to play in…

You may not remember where you put your keys or what you had for breakfast. But if you’re a sports fan, you probably know exactly where you were when your…

In these heady weeks of, well, transition… perhaps you’ve found yourself asking, “What happens next?” Sports fans know there's no such thing as a sure…

Few will argue against the notion that the Royals' recent run to a World Series title has been a good thing for Kansas City. The New York Times is lauding…

If you've watched the World Series at all this year (and if you live in Kansas City there is a very good chance you have, according to FOX's TV ratings)…

This story was rebroadcast as part of our best-of 2015 series. It was originally reported in October 2015. Ask a Royals' fan about FOX announcer Joe Buck,…