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Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade doubles as World Cup welcome party
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The annual Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade, themed “Irish Kicks in 2026 — A Celebration of Sport,” wound through Westport and down Broadway on Tuesday, marking the last major event in Kansas City before the World Cup.
Soccer balls bounced down the route, were tied to the tops of trucks and dangled behind trolleys.
Kansas City’s St. Patrick’s Day parade doubles as World Cup welcome party
Anna Scholten, who watched the parade, said the dual celebration felt natural.
“They’re supporting the World Cup coming. So we’re all kind of tying communities together,” Scholten said.
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Mayor Quinton Lucas and other parade participants walked past security measures that included a large police presence and public works trucks barricading the route.
“Whether it’s the World Cup or an annual tradition like the St. Patrick’s Day parade, Kansas Citians love to come together,” Lucas said. “They love to bring families out and have great events like this one.”
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Tuesday’s parade brought Clyde Griffin out for the first time in his more than 60 years of living in Kansas City.
“I figured at my age, this is the time to do it,” he said. “I wanted to make this off my bucket list.”
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Among the crowd was a young boy named Dakovin. He hopes to march with a drill team one day — and see the World Cup in Kansas City. His mother, Myasia, said big events bring people together.
“I feel like once they do the big events, everybody comes together and actually enjoy when they get a chance,” Myasia said.
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The Irish national soccer team still has work to do before it can join the party. The team must win two more matches to qualify for the World Cup, with its next game scheduled for March 26.
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JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. —Law enforcement are investigating a couple from Colordo on multiple allegations after a traffic stop.
Just before 9p.m. May 15, a sheriff’s deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck on Q.4 Road near 158th Road in rural Jackson County for alleged traffic infractions, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
A probable cause search of the vehicle resulted in the arrest of the driver, Terry L. Miller, 53, of Lakeland, Colorado, and passenger, Angelina Sherree Weatherspoon, 40, of Brighton, Colorado.
Miller and Weatherspoon were booked into the Jackson County Jail, Miller is being held on requested of Interference with law enforcement; possession of opiates, possession of marijuana, transporting an open container, driving while suspended, failure to provide proof of vehicle insurance and unlawful registration.
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Where to watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals: TV channel, start time, streaming for May 19
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The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Tuesday as the Boston Red Sox visit the Kansas City Royals.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
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What time is Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals?
First pitch between the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, May 19.
How to watch Boston Red Sox vs Kansas City Royals on Tuesday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:33 a.m.
- Matchup: BOS at KC
- Date: Tuesday, May 19
- Time: 7:40 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- TV: NESN and Royals.TV
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB scores, results
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SHERIDAN COUNTY, Kan. (KWCH) – Another round of severe weather rolling across Kansas led to widespread damage in communities around the state.
Storms in northwest Kansas over the weekend heavily impacted Sheridan County, with the Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office sharing photos of damage in multiple areas. From downed trees, fences and irrigation pivots to roofs being torn off of buildings, the damage is extensive.
Sheriff Brandon Carver said that a farmer took the brunt of the damage.
“Him, himself, had… I believe there was eight irrigation pivots that he owned, and four grain bins that were damaged in this storm. You know, in an ag (agriculture) community, this is a big financial strain on them where they’re already struggling,” Carver said. “This guy was very positive about it and just said, ‘we’ll just have to deal with it and move forward.’”
The sheriff’s office shared that the majority of the storm damage was in the city of Hoxie, as well as northwest and northeast of Hoxie. Wind speeds were over 80 mph, with hail up to golf ball-sized.
The county is asking any residents who have damage to their property to report to Sheridan County dispatch. The National Weather Service is still assessing the damage in the area.
Carver said the community is working together to recover.
“Ultimately, as I’ve said this before, Sheridan County always comes together, whether it’s the emergency responders or just citizens. And a lot of people gathered to help neighbors in a time of need,” Carver said.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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