The Latest Breaking News from Kansas City

Sam McDowell: The concern about the Chiefs’ WR situation is greatly exaggerated. Here’s the reality.

The first phase of the Chiefs’ offseason workout programming arrives Monday in Kansas City, but for quarterback Patrick Mahomes, it began earlier this month some 500 miles outside the city.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

What we know about the shooting of Black teen who went to wrong house: ‘Ringing a doorbell is not a crime’

A Black teenager went to pick up his younger brothers from a friend’s house, accidentally rang the doorbell at the wrong address and was shot twice by a white homeowner. Now, protesters, celebrities and civil rights figures are demanding justice. Rachel Sharp reports

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

Ralph Yarl: Man, 84, charged over shooting of Black teenager turns himself in to police

Andrew Lester surrendered to police in Kansas City on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Apr 18, 2023

‘Every child deserves to be safe’: VP Kamala Harris responds to Ralph Yarl shooting

Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday became the highest-ranking official so far to react to the shooting of Ralph Yarl, a 16-year-old Black Kansas City student, saying “every child deserves to be safe.”

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

Prosecutor says Ralph Yarl shooting had ‘racial component’ as suspect’s alleged threat revealed

The Black teenager was trying to pick up his younger twin brothers but rang the wrong doorbell by accident, family said

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Ralph Yarl shooting: Prosecutors charge white homeowner Andrew Lester, 84, with attacking Black teenager

Suspect was arrested immediately after the shooting, but released after less than two hours

The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2023

Patrick Mahomes makes "not 100 per cent" statement to leave Kansas City Chiefs fretting

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and two-time NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes injured his ankle against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs before leading his team to Super Bowl glory

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

84-year-old charged with felonies 4 days after shooting of Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An 84-year-old man has been charged in the shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl, Clay County Prosecutor Zachary Thompson announced late Monday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023

UFC on ESPN 44 medical suspensions: Three fighters get 60 days after KO losses

The Missouri commission issued medical suspensions after UFC on ESPN 44, the longest of which went to fighters who were knocked out.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 17, 2023

Hollywood stars express anger over Ralph Yarl shooting

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jennifer Hudson, Leslie Jones, Halle Berry and other Hollywood celebrities have joined the growing national outcry over the shooting of high school student Ralph Yarl.

Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2023