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UNC Product Josh Downs Acquired as Missing Piece for New NFL Team
The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL trade deadline. In exchange for the former North Carolina standout, the Chiefs sent three draft picks—a fourth…

Chiefs make deal for Colts WR Josh Downs just before trade deadline
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs and a seventh-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts shortly before the NFL trade deadline. In return, Kansas City sent Indianapolis fourth- and fifth-round…

Breaking down the fantasy impact of NFL trades: Kirk Cousins to the rescue; Josh Downs joins Chiefs
This analysis examines the fantasy football implications of recent NFL roster changes. The report highlights the potential impact of quarterback Kirk Cousins joining a new team and the strategic addition of wide…

Chiefs Find Wide Receiver Help In Trade With Colts
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round selections. The teams announced the trade Tuesday. Downs…

Veterans help power the US economy, but they need help
Veterans contribute substantially to the U.S. economy, with eight million in the workforce and veteran-owned businesses generating $1.3 trillion in annual sales, but many still face barriers after military service. A…

Chiefs acquire WR Josh Downs in trade with Colts to fill their biggest need, AP sources says
The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts for fourth- and fifth-round picks in next year’s draft, with a seventh-round pick going to Kansas City, according to Associated…

Chiefs agree to trade for WR Josh Downs
The Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to acquire wide receiver Josh Downs in a trade, according to Pro Football Talk. The move grants Downs his reported wish to leave his current team, the Indianapolis Colts. The available…

Chiefs acquire Colts WR Josh Downs ahead of trade deadline
The Kansas City Chiefs are acquiring wide receiver Josh Downs and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for 2027 fourth- and fifth-round selections. The deal was reported by NFL…

Report: Chiefs bolster WR group, trade for Colts’ Josh Downs
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs and a seventh-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round selections in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports. Downs…

Chiefs' Josh Downs Drops Emphatic Reaction to Blockbuster Trade
The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in a trade ahead of the NFL deadline, adding a new target for quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Downs reacted enthusiastically to the…

Chiefs trade for Colts WR Josh Downs: reports
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs and a seventh-round pick from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round selections in the 2027 draft, according to multiple reports. Downs…
BREAKINGMother and two young sons identified as victims in deadly 71 Highway crash
A mother and her two young sons have been identified as the three victims killed in a large crash on 71 Highway Monday afternoon in Kansas City.

Chiefs Acquire Josh Downs in Trade With Colts, What Did it Cost?
The Kansas City Chiefs have acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in a trade finalized just before the deadline. Seeking to bolster their offensive corps following injuries, the Chiefs secured…

Josh Downs trade grades as Colts-Chiefs make deal for WR
The Kansas City Chiefs acquired wide receiver Josh Downs from the Indianapolis Colts in a trade completed before the NFL deadline. Kansas City also receives a 2027 seventh-round pick, while Indianapolis gets 2027…

Harrison Butker Gets Bad News Amid Tense Situation With Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid says he has not decided whether Harrison Butker will remain the team’s starting kicker after a difficult season. Butker has converted 12 of 19 field-goal attempts in 2026, the league’s…

Chiefs Running Out of Time to Add WR Before Trade Deadline
The Kansas City Chiefs appeared unlikely to add a wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline, with less than an hour remaining, Heavy reported. The team was seeking help after Xavier Worthy suffered a hamstring injury…

Chiefs Insider Names One Trade Target as Deadline Nears: ‘Josh Downs or Bust’
As the NFL trade deadline approaches, ESPN insider Nate Taylor has identified Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs as the primary target for the Kansas City Chiefs. Taylor emphasized that the team is prioritizing…

Kansas City immigrant children risk fast-tracked deportation
Dozens of immigrant children in the Kansas City area face fast-tracked deportation after losing protections that had shielded them from removal, The Beacon reports. Their attorney called the change cruel and…

Reformation clothing store coming to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza
Kansas City's Country Club Plaza will soon welcome Reformation, a women's fashion retailer.

Chiefs Get Major Tyreek Hill Update Amid Trade Hunt for WR
The Kansas City Chiefs are weighing wide-receiver options as the NFL trade deadline approaches, including a possible reunion with Tyreek Hill. Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, said on The Pat McAfee Show that the receiver…

Temwa Chawinga, Croix Bethune nominated in 2026 NWSL End-of-Year Awards
Temwa Chawinga and Croix Bethune have been nominated for the 2026 NWSL End-of-Year Awards. Chawinga, a two-time MVP, is nominated for a third time and leads the league in non-penalty goals and goals plus assists per 90…

Former Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone dies at 78
Former Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone has died at 78, his son Bret Boone announced on social media Nov. 10. A seven-time Gold Glove winner and four-time All-Star, Boone played 19 major-league seasons and spent his…

Kansas City man charged with deadly shooting at gas station
Jackson County prosecutors have charged Zavion M. Horton with second-degree murder and other offenses in the Sept. 27 fatal shooting of 21-year-old Lavetta Doolin at a Kansas City gas station. Court records say…

Former Royals player, manager Bob Boone dies at 78
Former Kansas City Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone has died at 78, his family announced. A four-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, Boone spent most of his 19-year playing career with the Philadelphia…

Chiefs Get Crushing Update on Brian Thomas Jr. Trade Rumors
The Jacksonville Jaguars plan to keep wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. through the NFL trade deadline, according to ESPN reporter Jeremy Fowler. The decision means the Kansas City Chiefs are expected to miss out on a…

Chiefs Rumors: Proposed NFL Trade Lands $106 Million Former No. 1 Pick
As the NFL trade deadline approaches, speculation surrounds the Kansas City Chiefs regarding potential roster adjustments. CBS Sports has proposed a trade scenario involving the acquisition of veteran pass rusher…

Veterans Day 2026 events in Kansas City
Kansas City is preparing a range of events for Veterans Day 2026, offering residents opportunities to mark the national observance and honor military veterans. The listing focuses on activities taking place around the…

Sheriff says cause of plane crash under investigation
Two men from Kansas City were killed when a Piper PA-28 crashed, according to News Channel Nebraska. A sheriff said the cause of the crash is under investigation. Authorities have not released further details about…

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes' Trainer Breaks Silence on Injury Scare
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a painful elbow injury during Sunday's 35-12 victory over the New York Jets. While the injury caused concern, Mahomes' longtime trainer, Bobby Stroupe, shared…