Justin Antoniotti

KMBC, Hearst’s ABC affiliate in Kansas City, partnered with HappyBottoms, Kansas City’s only diaper bank, to raise more than 800,000 diapers in March for families in need, setting a record for the annual Diaper Madness campaign — far surpassing this year’s 500,000 diaper goal.

What are the factors driving a two-year debate of the future of the most historically significant landmark in Kansas? “The story of the Shawnee Indian Mission is one of significant historical and cultural significance,” says Justin Antoniotti, KMBC’s GM.

KMBC 9 Cares for Kids’ mission is to connect the ABC affiliate’s viewers with local nonprofits providing resources, support and opportunities to help children reach their full potential and achieve success.

KMBC, Hearst’s ABC affiliate in Kansas City, collected more than 500,000 diapers during March as a result of KMBC’s community outreach project, KMBC 9 Cares for Kid and Happy Bottoms, Kansas City’s only diaper bank.