KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When it comes to Super Bowl LVIII, it’s not just the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers with something to lose. Dozens of Kansas City businesses and organizations are placing friendly bets with their counterparts in San Francisco. The Chiefs are Super Bowl underdogs against the 49ers. Turns out they … Read more
LAS VEGAS — David Manica is a born-and-raised Kansas City Chiefs fan. Make no mistake about that. But when a massive new stadium project loomed for rival Oakland turned Los Angeles turned Las Vegas Raiders, he was all-in. Super Bowl LVIII watch parties in Kansas City area to cheer on Chiefs Manica owns Manica Architecture, … Read more
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Anthony Oropeza still remembers the day Travis Kelce walked into his studio at the InterUrban ArtHouse in suburban Kansas City, where some of his acrylic and mixed media works were hanging from the walls. Kelce was helping to deliver a grant for the community arts hub, and the first piece … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you’re looking for a unique spot for Chiefs-themed photo ops ahead of the big game, the Family Tree Nursery locations in Overland Park and Shawnee unveiled a new red KC plant display for fans to stop by and take pictures. “It’s actually arborvitae plants that have been shaped into this … Read more
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Discourse Brewing owner Matt Britton says that he saw a need for a brewery in Johnson County. “Overland Park only has two breweries, currently for 200,000 people. There’s a great opportunity for us to grow into Overland Park and grow that market,” Britton said. Overland Park couple has 2 cars stolen … Read more
SHAWNEE, Kan. – A local barber knows what it takes to help keep Kansas City Chiefs players looking fresh for game day. The owner of a Shawnee barber shop has had several football players roll through the doors over the years needing a fresh cut. Chiefs could break out new trick plays in Super Bowl … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A local chocolatier with two stores, one in Kansas City and the other in San Francisco, is celebrating Super Bowl LVIII with a one-of-a-kind collection for both teams. At Christopher Elbow Chocolates, a new set of handcrafted gourmet chocolates is hitting store shelves just in time for the big game. Super … Read more
As The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital plug away at steps to finalize their merger, lawmakers have questioned whether the deal is legal. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey questioned the “legality” of the deal in a Jan. 25 letter, saying it requires legislative approval. His sentiments echoed complaints from Kansas and Missouri lawmakers; … Read more
OLATHE, Kan. — Honeywell plans to invest $84 million to expand its aerospace manufacturing facility in Olathe, which will bring over 150 new jobs to the area. The Olathe facility currently manufactures Honeywell’s avionics, safety and flight control systems, complex radio frequency systems for traffic collision avoidance, radar altimeters and weather radar. Evergy workers picket … Read more
OLATHE, Kan. – A couple of young entrepreneurs are scoring a little extra with the Kansas City Chiefs’ success. In doing so, they have a message for other aspiring entrepreneurs. The pair of young businesspeople have seen a boost from the Chiefs success over the last several years. They’ve poured hard work into their businesses, … Read more