Nick Sloan
Assignment Editor, Digital Content Producer and Opps
Kansas City
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
|By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes continues to make history.
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.
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.
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.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 11:19 PM CST
|By Nick Sloan
The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office has identified the body found this week at Wyandotte County Lake.
Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 2:16 PM CST
|By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Chiefs have ruled out wide receiver Kadarius Toney for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Updated: Nov. 20, 2022 at 7:14 PM CST
|By Nick Sloan and Jared Koller
In an event months in the making, actor Henry Winkler met Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes before Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 5:39 PM CST
|By Nick Sloan
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Andre Cisco has been fined $6,612 for a hit that resulted in Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster’s injury.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 11:29 PM CST
|By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
Patrick Mahomes ran for the tying touchdown and 2-point conversion late in the fourth quarter, Harrison Butker atoned for two earlier misses by kicking the go-ahead field goal in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Tennessee Titans 20-17 on Sunday night.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 8:32 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
In just their second year in Kansas City, the Kansas City Current will play for the National Women Soccer League’s Championship.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2022 at 3:37 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones was not fined this week by the NFL for a hit on Raiders quarterback Derek Carr that drew a controversial penalty.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
A man stabbed his brother Saturday over an argument concerning sandwiches, the Miami County Sheriff’s Office said.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 2:22 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker will miss his fourth straight game.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 8:58 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
If you see a line of lights in the air, don’t fear: It’s the latest Starlink satellite launch.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 6:18 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City Royals erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning and a wild, 13-12 win Sunday that cost the Mariners a chance to move up in the AL wild-card standings.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Current’s second season since moving here has been filled with history.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 9:11 PM CDT
|By The Associated Press and Nick Sloan
Kyle Isbel hit his first grand slam, Bobby Witt Jr. added a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 12-2 on Saturday night.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2022 at 8:42 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Police are investigating after three American Bullies were stolen from an animal shelter in Raytown. The shelter provided an update on Wednesday.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 8:44 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Once again, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce made the NFL Network’s Top 100 Players list.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Family and friends have identified a man who was killed after a vehicle struck him while he was riding his bike Saturday morning.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 5:57 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Funeral services for former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson are set for Friday, Sept. 16.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
An Amber Alert has been issued for two missing children in Kansas City.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 9:01 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
For Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, there were two reasons to celebrate.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2022 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan and The Associated Press
Patrick Mahomes led two similar touchdown drives and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Washington Commanders 24-14 in a preseason game on Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
The Kansas Attorney General’s Office has approved three sports wagering regulations, but has sent the remainder back to the Kansas Lottery for legal revision.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Two juveniles are dead following a double-shooting Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Aug. 5, 2022 at 8:11 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
A Kansas City, Kan., man has been arrested and charged in connection to the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2022 at 6:37 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Olathe police say the body of a man who was reported missing on Friday was discovered in Miami County.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Kansas Jayhawks and assistant head coach Kurtis Townsend were taken off the road for recruiting in July, according to a CBS Sports report.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:10 AM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
One person is dead and five others are hurt following a shooting outside of the Westport Ale House at 41st and Broadway.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 6:16 AM CDT
|By Nick Sloan and Gray News staff
The five remaining victims are expected to survive the shooting, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2022 at 7:06 AM CDT
|By Shain Bergan and Nick Sloan
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas is crossing state lines Saturday to urge Kansas residents to vote against a referendum that would void the state’s constitutional right to an abortion.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
The Easton, Kan., School District said early Monday evening that six students and two chaperones who were riding on a train that derailed are ‘okay.’
Updated: Jun. 26, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes revealed Sunday morning that they will be welcoming a baby boy to the family.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2022 at 9:17 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith revealed Saturday that his youngest child is recovering from emergency brain surgery.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 7:46 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
No one was hurt Friday after a train derailed near Bonner Springs, Kan.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 6:13 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Health Department and Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services have confirmed a single ‘probable’ monkeypox case in Kansas City.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 5:29 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Approximately $10 million worth of damage was reported in Manhattan, Kan., after a wave of severe storms hit the city on Saturday evening.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
The fire department says this started at 8:40 a.m. Friday morning.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 1:37 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
One common feature of a Whataburger opening in the Kansas City metro has been congested traffic and necessary detours.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2022 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan and Neal Jones
Former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill returned to the metro on Sunday to host his youth football camp in Olathe.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 4:09 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
Boone County, Mo., Prosecutor Dan Knight was found dead inside his home on Saturday morning.
Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 2:06 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
As it gets warmer across the Midwest, various parks and recreation departments are warning about a common feature we see in these months.
Updated: May. 15, 2022 at 2:53 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan and Andrew McMunn
Missouri police said they made an arrest after a woman was tortured while being held against her will for two days.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 10:55 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
A 19-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run outside Arrowhead Stadium.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 11:01 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan
The Kansas City Chiefs added more defense with their second pick of this year’s NFL Draft.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 9:51 PM CDT
|By Nick Sloan and KCTV5 Staff
“We reported the allegations to the Children’s Division, and law enforcement officers are investigating to see whether or not there was criminal activity,” a letter to parents said.
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