Nick Sloan s1o1n

Assignment Editor, Digital Content Producer and Opps 43k21

Kansas City 5p2516

Nick was born and raised in Kansas City, KS. His journalism career began in college when he started reporting on education, city matters and high school sports for The Kansas City Kansan newspaper. He took over the paper's online version in 2008 and grew it to over one million readers in 2014. He has been in TV news since 2015, serving as an assignment editor, digital producer and managing live opps at KCTV5 News. He attended Sumner Academy in KCK and Washburn University. 68919

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown with quarterback Chad...

Chiefs’ Henne delivers with Mahomes hobbled in playoff win 732q2n

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 7:03 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

The experience is evident in the salt that peppers the beard of Chiefs quarterback Chad Henne.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) walks on the field between plays against the...

Bengals defeat the Bills, meaning 5th straight AFC title game in Kansas City 202m30

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 5:03 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

For the fifth straight year, the Kansas City Chiefs will host the AFC Championship game.

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Jaguars rue missed chances in playoff loss to Kansas City 3z4f1d

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:04 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

The Jacksonville Jaguars could not have imagined a better situation than the one they faced late in the first half of their divisional-round playoff game against the mighty Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) celebrates his touchdown against the...

Chiefs, led by hobbled Mahomes, beat Jags 27-20 in playoffs 673w1d

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 8:51 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

Patrick Mahomes pleaded with Chiefs coach Andy Reid to let him stay in the game on Saturday.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs out of the pocket against the...

Mahomes returns following reported high-ankle sprain injury. 4x60o

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 4:22 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

After missing the second quarterback of Saturday’s playoff game against Jacksonville, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes return to the game in the third quarter.

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A 39-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in a fatal shooting that happened Thursday in...

Man charged in fatal South Kansas City shooting 6d3k6m

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:23 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

A 39-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in a fatal shooting that happened Thursday in South Kansas City.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes runs as he throws as touchdown to wide...

Chiefs to host Jacksonville at Arrowhead Stadium Saturday in Divisional Round 61qx

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:17 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The Kansas City Chiefs will welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to Arrowhead Stadium in their pursuit of a fifth straight appearance in the AFC Championship Game.

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Kansas City firefighters worked to put out a large fire of a detached garage in the 4200 block...

Large fire erupts in detached garage in Kansas City 5f1u5g

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 8:33 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City firefighters worked to put out a large fire of a detached garage in the 4200 block of Jarboe Court.

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Kansas City police are looking for a missing 11-year-old girl.

Update: Kansas City police found missing 11-year-old girl 6f3z5s

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:01 AM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City police are looking for a missing 11-year-old girl.

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File - If anyone sees a missing child, they should the Juvenile Unit at 816-234-5150.

Police find 14-year-old girl reported missing Sunday 225g14

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 9:09 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

If anyone sees a missing child, they should the Juvenile Unit at 816-234-5150.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy addresses the media during an...

Chiefs offensive coordinator interviews for head coaching job with Colts 5x254

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 8:41 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has interviewed for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching position.

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Although data shows a decrease, of the ‘West Ashley Neighborhood Crime Watch’ Facebook...

Kansas City police investigating fatal shooting 355m4j

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 9:25 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Kansas City.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles before ing to teammate...

Chiefs 2023 opponents revealed: Packers, Eagles, Bengals and Bills on the schedule 3k4p6x

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 7:34 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

There may be plenty of time left for the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2022 season.

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FILE - The Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns play during the first half of an NFL...

AFC playoff picture set, schedule to be announced 1cv27

Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 3:34 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The Kansas City Chiefs are the top seed and will not play next weekend.

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Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell (1) drives to the basket against Baylor guard LJ Cryer (4)...

Kansas State 14-1 after overtime victory at No. 19 Baylor 3q1d4u

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:55 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

New Kansas State coach Jerome Tang had a tough time enjoying another big victory for the Wildcats. This one came against one of his closest friends and former team.

Sports

Kansas forward Jalen Wilson (10) runs up court against West Virginia during the first half of...

Dick, Wilson, Adams lead No. 3 Kansas over WVU 76-62 3n2d5o

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 9:48 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

No. 3 Kansas came out of the gate solidly for once in a Big 12 game.

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A general overall interior view of Arrowhead Stadium during an NFL football game between the...

Chiefs clinch AFC’s top seed, will begin playoffs with bye 264m6z

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 6:19 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

It’s unknown yet whether the Kansas City Chiefs will play two games this postseason at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws a during the first half of an...

Mahomes sets record for most total yards by a quarterback 112ep

Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to make history.

National

Indianapolis has reportedly turned down a request to host this year's AFC championship game.

Report: Indianapolis turns down NFL request to host to AFC championship game 6n7240

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 8:05 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and Jordan Gartner

Indianapolis has reportedly turned down an NFL request to host this year’s AFC championship game.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) calls a play during the first half of an...

Report: Indianapolis turns down request to play host to AFC Championship game 19v1z

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:36 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The City of Indianapolis has reportedly turned down the opportunity to play host to the AFC Championship game.

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle...

Chiefs-Raiders game flexed to Saturday afternoon 4g492t

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:33 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The regular season finale for the Kansas City Chiefs has been flexed to Saturday afternoon.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates after scoring during the second...

Sluggish Chiefs beat Broncos for 15th straight time, 27-24 m1h6u

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns, two of them to Jerick McKinnon, and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame another sloppy start to hold off the Denver Broncos 27-24 on Sunday.

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The collision happened near 24th Street and Campbell Avenue.

24-year-old man killed in shooting outside Independence gas station 5k432n

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 4:01 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

A man who was shot and killed outside of a gas station in Independence on Sunday afternoon has been identified.

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Olathe police shoot, kill man who was wielding ‘edged weapon’ 5l1v54

Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 3:02 AM CST

By Nick Sloan

A 27-year-old man was shot and killed by Olathe police after advancing towards officers with an “edged weapon,” the department said.

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No injuries following fight outside of the Winnwood Skate Center, no shooting reported 462l58

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 11:24 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

No one was injured following a large fight outside of the Winnwood Skate Center in Kansas City.

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Kansas Jayhawks guard Bobby Pettiford Jr. (0) puts up a shot during the first half of an NCAA...

No. 4 Kansas rallies from 15 down to beat Oklahoma St 69-67 h2a41

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 5:51 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

The last time Kansas needed to overcome a 15-point halftime deficit was on the biggest stage in college basketball.

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Alabama wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks (7) celebrates against Kansas State at Caesar's...

Young throws for 5 TDs, Alabama tops K-State in Sugar Bowl 3b6947

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 3:15 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

Bryce Young ed for 321 yards and five touchdowns in a game that other top NFL prospects might have skipped, and No. 5 Alabama responded to an early two-score deficit with 35 straight points to defeat 11th-ranked Kansas State 45-20 in the Sugar Bowl on Saturday.

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Kansas City police investigate homicide on E. 17th Street 3i1o4b

Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 6:10 AM CST

By Nick Sloan and Gabe Swartz

Police in Kansas City are investigating a deadly shooting.

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Kansas City Streetcar service has been suspended following a large water main break at 17th...

Repaving at 17th and Main to begin Tuesday, precautionary boil advisory in place 55m1f

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 7:12 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City Streetcar service has been suspended following a large water main break at 17th and Main in Kansas City.

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Trevor Scott Sparks s was taken into custody in the 400 block of Olive St. in Kansas City,...

Mother and associate of Trevor Sparks charged with aiding escape 5730

Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:03 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

A mother and associate of an escaped Cass County Jail inmate have been charged with aiding his escape.

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The current ice level in the Missouri River forced the City of Atchison to shut down its main...

City of Atchison declares water emergency due to ‘ice jams’ 6z363x

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 7:38 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The Atchison City Commission has declared a water emergency for the city due to a record low river levels.

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Spire Energy says you can help prevent a spike in your winter bills now by weatherizing your...

Spire drops recommendation for Kansas Citians to conserve energy 8m4s

Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Spire Energy is lifting its request to conserve energy.

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New Ulm man is charged for allegedly fleeing police during a traffic stop

Child shot in Kansas City, police investigating circumstances u3r32

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 9:32 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

A child under the age of five was rushed to the hospital after being shot, police say.

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A small fire was caused Saturday in Olathe after an individual attempted to defrost their...

Blow torch blamed for small house fire in Olathe 5d3e3m

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 9:03 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

A small fire was caused Saturday in Olathe after an individual attempted to defrost their pipes with a blow torch.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid watches for the sideline as his team played against...

Chiefs gift Andy Reid a cheeseburger following win j6mi

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 5:16 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The Kansas City Chiefs gave head coach Andy Reid two early Christmas presents.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) dives for the end zone pylon to score a...

Chiefs dump Seahawks 24-10, stay tied for AFC’s best record 623o22

Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 3:53 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown es and ran for a score, Kansas City shut down Geno Smith and Seattle’s slumping offense and the Chiefs rolled to a 24-10 victory over the Seahawks on Saturday.

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Wake Forest running back Justice Ellison (6) slips by Missouri defensive lineman Arden Walker...

Hartman throws 3 TD es, Wake Forest beats Missouri 27-17 4wx58

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 9:46 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

Sam Hartman completed 23 of 36 es for 280 yards and three touchdowns in what was expected to be his final game with Wake Forest, a 27-17 win over Missouri in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday night.

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The Missouri Tigers are honoring former Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach.

Mizzou football honors Mike Leach during bowl game 1y3w2h

Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:49 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The Missouri Tigers are honoring former Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Mike Leach.

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Overland Park snow crews to arrive early Monday morning 5see

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 6:24 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

In preparation for accumulating snow, the City of Overland Park will be treating roads early on Monday.

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jerick McKinnon (1) celebrates with teammates after making a...

McKinnon’s 26-yard run in overtime clinches AFC West for Chiefs w4q4j

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 4:41 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

Jerick McKinnon had a 26-yard touchdown run in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs got three touchdowns from Patrick Mahomes in a 30-24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday that clinched their seventh straight AFC West title.

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The KCK school district has been considering the idea of adding cameras within their...

Patrons chime in on KCKPS plans for cameras in the classroom 6s5t11

Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 12:00 AM CST

By Greg Payne, Morgan Mobley and Nick Sloan

The KCK Public Schools District has been considering the idea of adding cameras within their classrooms.

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2 dead in crash outside of Excelsior Springs, Lawson 5u3hu

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 9:43 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Two people were killed in a crash near Excelsior Springs and Lawson, Mo. on Saturday afternoon.

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Congress OKs new law on tourist boats after Missouri tragedy 4q2e30

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 6:56 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

A bill requiring stricter safety rules in response to the 2018 deadly sinking of a tourist boat in Missouri is headed to President Joe Biden for his signature.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, left, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrate...

Chiefs can clinch AFC West title with win over Texans 246n

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

The only thing standing between the Kansas City Chiefs and their seventh straight AFC West title are the lowly Houston Texans.

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Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Willie Gay, right, runs past Denver Broncos quarterback Russell...

Chiefs jump out to 27-0 lead, hold off Broncos 34-28 w3f5x

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 7:55 PM CST

By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan

L'Jarius Sneed intercepted Broncos backup quarterback Brett Rypien late in the fourth quarter, Patrick Mahomes atoned for a three-interception day by leading Kansas City on a clock-chewing drive, and the Chiefs held on for a 34-28 win on Sunday over Denver, which lost QB Russell Wilson to a concussion.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, right, runs in for a touchdown as Los Angeles...

Chiefs’ Kelce reaches 10,000 career receiving yards 1f2s2k

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:03 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is now just one of five tight ends in NFL history to reach 10,000 career receiving yards.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes prepares to throw during the first half of an...

WATCH: Mahomes, McKinnon connect on flip touchdown 4k4t73

Updated: Dec. 11, 2022 at 4:00 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has built quite the highlight reel in his short career.

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Kansas Jayhawks mascot during the first half of an NCAA college football game Texas Tech in...

KU AD after win over Mizzou: “Sorry we can’t do it again on the gridiron later this month” 4j1ax

Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 8:03 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The renewal of the Border War did not end after the last second ticked off the clock in Saturday’s Kansas Jayhawks 95-67 win over the Missouri Tigers.

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Kansas' K.J. Adams Jr. dunks during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against...

KU hammers Mizzou by 28 as Border War returns to Columbia 6u1x34

Updated: Dec. 10, 2022 at 6:51 PM CST

By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press

Jalen Wilson had 24 points and 10 rebounds, KJ Adams scored a career-high 19 and sixth-ranked Kansas routed Missouri 95-67 on Saturday in the Jayhawks’ first visit to their old Big 12 rival in more than a decade.

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The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Liberty Police Department are looking for a man who...

Man who escaped Missouri Highway Patrol is in custody d4r54

Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 11:15 PM CST

By Nick Sloan

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Liberty Police Department are looking for a man who escaped the custody of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

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On Saturday, Veterans and local cub scouts laid 230 20-foot flag poles.

Blue Springs VFW prepares for Memorial Day by placing 230 flag poles for service 2q5e3f

Friday afternoon into evening, two sections of Broadway were closed near Westport after a...

Detectives spread out at 2 crime scenes following deadly shooting near Westport Road o1r2q

Adrian man airlifted to KC hospital after pickup collides with tree near Archie 4w3m47

Arrest warrant issued for accused meth, fentanyl dealer in Kansas City 3o6h2w

Raytown firefighter, paramedic student faces high medical bills after beating cancer 416e1j

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While grief is ongoing, Rabbi Moshe Grussgott said healing begins with leaning on faith and...

Jewish community turns to faith as it mourns woman shot in D.C. 452u2z

Fans of the Savannah Bananas sold out Kauffman Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025.

‘Banana Ball’ brings big crowds to Kauffman Stadium 3rgs

A bill sitting on the governor’s desk could help stock the shelves of diaper banks across...

Missouri diaper bank tax credits renewed by legislature, awaiting Kehoe’s signature 34i5j

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Police investigate a midtown homicide after a victim is found shot in an...

Kansas City detectives investigate 2 scenes involved in midtown homicide 73810

A for-profit corrections corporation wants to reactivate a dormant facility in Leavenworth for...

Federal judge issues decision in battle to reopen Leavenworth prison to hold detained immigrants q2b6k