Tony's Kansas City

Monday, December 16, 2019

TKC BREAKING NEWS!!! KANSAS CITY 'TROY SCHULTE WAY' COMING SOON?!?!

Some of our smarter readers send us an interesting item picked from an upcoming Kansas City Parks Board agenda.

Checkit:

"Formal request to add an Honorary Street name as “Troy Schulte Way” to the 400 block of E. 12th Street the City of Kansas City, Missouri."

That's a pretty bold move considering that he's still working along this street, now on the Jackson County side.

Typically this honor is saved for old school locals who are near the end of their lives and not just prolonging their careers at the Courthouse.

As always, we offer a word from AWESOME TKC TIPSTERS who sent this item our way:

"Maybe they should an establish this as an honorary MLK street instead of naming it for Troy Schulte?!?!"

That's A PRETTY DAMN GOOD SUGGESTION considering the central location. 12th & Oak is at the apex of municipal government wherein every resident is mandated equal representation by our Constitution. Moreover, it's near one of the locations of the KCMO MLK riots back in '68.

Either way and because they read this blog . . .

CONSIDERING THE CURRENT CONDITION OF KANSAS CITY ROADS, INFRASTRUCTURE AND FINANCES: DOES FORMER CITY MANAGER TROY SCHULTE DESERVE AN HONORARY STREET?!?

You decide . . .

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS CAPTURED BOOZING IT UP AFTER BLOWOUT VICTORY OVER BRONCOS!!! TOO SOON FOR PATRICK MAHOMES & TRAVIS KELCE TO PARTY?!?

Think about the most successful people we know . . .

They're not happy until they win. They're not happy after winning. They're really never happy about anything but the opportunity to chase and work to achieve their goals.

Meanwhile, these Kansas City footballers seem pretty content with themselves before the playoffs . . . Call it foreshadowing or otherwise:

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce Raged at Nightclub After Beating Broncos
Play video content Breaking News First, they crushed the Broncos, then Chiefs superstars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce hit the club HARD ... raging their faces off like they just won the Super Bowl! Of course, they're FARRRR from the big game ...

KANSAS CITY HALLMARK SUBMITS YET AGAIN TO LESBIAN KISS PROTEST!!!

The long-suffering sentimental company isn't prepared to cope with the social media era of "outrage marketing" and was forced to relent.

Meanwhile, those of us with real problems can only dream of the day when two women kissing is our biggest worry. Checkit:

Hallmark says it will "reinstate" TV ads featuring same-sex couple after outcry
The Hallmark Channel on Sunday moved to reinstate ads featuring a same-sex couple that had been removed from the cable network. The decision came after considerable backlash over the initial decision to stop airing the ads from the wedding-planning company Zola.

What Will Kansas City Landlords Do Now That Tenant 'Bill Of Rights' Passed?!?!

Our smarter TKC Readers already realize that this move might backfire against low-income residents as "home providers" could decide to shut down and make affordable living space even more scarce within the urban core . . . Checkit:

Kansas City landlords consider options following passage of tenants bill of rights
Landlords in Kansas City are educating themselves on how to comply with a new list of regulations associated with the tenants bill of rights, and some are wondering about the net effect of the ordinance.

Kansas City Conservative Talker Online

The most important thing for this blog is to serve as a resource for all things interesting in Kansas City . . . Accordingly, we direct the attention of our blog community to talker Rob Carson getting back into radio via social media . . .

Rock Chalk #1 Ranking Again

Quick look at Kansas B-Ball mid-season success that might be a bit too early. Read more:

Kansas is new No. 1 team in latest college basketball Power 36 rankings | NCAA.com
Kansas is this week's No. 1. This likely won't last - no team has been able to hold onto the top ranking six weeks into the season. And don't expect that to change. The top 10 isn't staying steady, either. The selection of the teams will be a challenge.

Suspected Overland Park Massage Parlor Madam Confronts Federal Charges

A glimpse into the ALLEGED Golden Ghetto underworld and an EPIC case attempting to crack down on the world's oldest profession.

Checkit:

OP woman faces federal charges for role in JoCo prostitution
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Overland Park woman faces federal charges for her role in an that operated for several years in Johnson County. Stephen McAllister, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas, announced Monday that with "one count of transportation with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct," according to a release.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas Rides With Snow Removal Team: PR Or Priority?!?!

Perspective . . .

This is a tried and true stunt for every municipal politico in the nation.

However, Mayor Sly didn't have to do this kind of thing until his last year in office when public outcry about the condition of local roads had reached EPIC proportions.

Mayor Lucas is taking the ride on his first winter in office . . .

Follow his Twitter for a run down of his adventures on local snowy roads.

And so we ask:

IS THIS RIDE A SNOW JOB OR A GLIMPSE AT MAYOR QUINTON LUCAS MAKING STREET CLEANING A KANSAS CITY PRIORITY?!?!

Like it or not, locals wouldn't mind a visit from the mayor and his plow on their neighborhood streets; where snow removal has always been lackluster.

You decide . .

Kansas City Snow Route Removal Links

Credit to newsies for this reference that once again confirms JOCO BEATING KCMO IN THE SNOW REMOVAL GAME.

Take a look:

Snow removal route maps for your neighborhood
The following snow removal route maps indicate how area streets are prioritized and cleared during the snow removal process.

WHEREFORE ART THOU, KANSAS CITY ROMEO?!?! IN JAIL!!!

One of many local love stories that ends with financial disaster and emotional scares . . . Here's a better look for those who didn't already see this one in the crime compilation:

Man convicted after 3 metro women, among others, scammed out of $3 million in romance scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A federal jury convicted a Virginia man Friday afternoon for his role in a wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies as part of a nearly $3 million romance fraud scheme. Henry N. Asomani, 34, a naturalized U.S.

Kansas City Star Questions Alleged Missouri 'Driving Whilst Black' Police Reforms

Culture war screed regarding data that isn't always so clear and has been used to spark controversy during election years . . . Read more:

Driving while black in Missouri is perilous. Will these changes reduce racial profiling?
For nearly two decades, law enforcement agencies in Missouri have been required to collect racial profiling data to combat unfair treatment of minorities by police. But the state's appalling record on racial disparities in vehicle stops has only continued to worsen during the last 18 years.

Tragic Kansas City Latinx Youngster Suicide Story Shared To Help Others . . .

About a year ago we talked about the public outpouring of sympathy for this exceptionally popular young man who tragically ended his life . . . Now here's local public TV offering a heartbreaking interview and more insight . . .

Developing . . .

Should Frustrated Kansas City Residents Consider Topeka Move For $15K?!?!

Double bonus, this will save friends buying a bus ticket AND make local life just a bit nicer given that the easily dissuaded can take their complaints somewhere else . . . Seriously consider this offer and be sure to send TKC a postcard:

Topeka offering up to $15,000 to get people to move there
TOPEKA, KS. - Looking for a fresh start in the new year? How about moving to a city that wants to give you cash to move there. Officials in Topeka, Kansas have approved a new program called Choose Topeka. It partners with employers to offer $10,000 to renters and $15,000 to those who buy a house.

Show-Me EXPENSIVE Plan To Pay Missouri Teachers More . . .

In this crazy world, locals are happy to see domestic violence assailants make MILLIONS whilst moving a football around a field in really expensive shoes.

Meanwhile, educators are notoriously unpaid and this effort might soon earn rebuke from fiscal hawks . . . Checkit:

Missouri Has A Plan To Boost Teacher Pay: It'll Cost $400 Million
Missouri's education department has come up with a scheme to pay public school teachers more. Yet it would take nearly $400 million to lift Missouri from the bottom of state rankings for teacher compensation to the middle of the pack.

Kansas Farmers Turn To Machines For Help

Sad link here offers insight into RISING AMERICAN LONELINESS AND ISOLATION despite the unfulfilled promise of the Internets to connect the world.

Read more:

Kansas Offers Mental Health Resources to Farmers Through New Website
Nine in 10 farmers and farmworkers say financial issues impact farmers' mental health, and nearly half of rural adults say they are experiencing more mental health challenges than they were a year ago, according to a commissioned by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

KCMO Monday (Almost) Back To The Grind

AND WE'RE BACK!!!

Almost.

Kansas City is basically shut down today.

If local social messaging apps are any indication, authorities & politicos would much rather have locals hide compliantly in their homes than risk voters realizing the fragile state of this town's infrastructure.

Accordingly, we collect more than a few relevant pop culture, community, hottie and interesting news items for our blog denizens right now.

Checkit:

KCMO WINTER FEAR!!!

Winter Weather Advisory posted for Kansas City until 6 p.m.
FAIRWAY, KS (KCTV) -- A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted for Kansas City until 6 p.m. Monday. New snow is expected Monday and, for some, it could be an additional 2 inches on top of what is already on the ground. Multiple school districts in the Kansas City area called off classes Monday.

Invest In Soup

There have been at least 1,300 flu deaths in the US so far this season, CDC estimates
At least 1,300 people have died from the flu so far this season, according to a preliminary estimate released Friday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been at least 2.6 million flu illnesses and 23,000 flu-related hospitalizations, according to the analysis.

Drive Carefully

5 killed in weather-related crashes in Missouri, Kansas
BONNE TERRE, MO (AP) -- At least five people have died in weather-related crashes in Missouri and Kansas amid a storm that dumped nearly a foot of snow in places, forced schools to close their doors and snarled traffic, authorities said.

Pipes Busted Across The Bridge

Water main break causes outage in Northland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Roughly 40 Kansas City, Missouri, residents in the Northland experienced water outages or low water pressure Sunday. City water services officials said there was an 8-inch water main break at 2026 Northeast Vivion Road.

Winter Hotness

Candice Swanepoel Flaunts Peachy Derriere In Cheeky, Leopard-Print Bikini
Candice Swanepoel is heating up Instagram again, and this time on the official account for her swimwear brand Tropic of C. A new photo shared to the page on Tuesday saw the South African model flaunting her curvaceous backside in yet another two-piece from the line.

Not Okay Symbolism?!?!

Army and Navy launch internal investigations into controversial hand gesture captured on video
The US Military and Naval academies on Sunday launched internal investigations after cadets and midshipmen were captured on ESPN's pre-game show for the Army-Navy game making a hand gesture that some are interpreting as white nationalist and others are interpreting as innocent.

Impeachment Fight Preview

Trump Braces for Historic Impeachment, Clouding 2020 Election
(Bloomberg) -- Donald Trump's likely impeachment this week adds a permanent stain to a presidency plagued by unrelenting turmoil and partisan rancor, while aggravating U.S. political divisions as he starts his fight for re-election.The House is all but certain to deliver the formal rebuke in a vote on

Prez Condemns Fox News

Trump: Fox News Trying To Be 'Politically Correct' By Interviewing Comey, Says Network Will Die With MSNBC, CNN
President Donald Trump once again attacked Fox News on Twitter Saturday night, accusing the network of trying to be "politically correct." "Hard to believe that @FoxNews will be interviewing sleazebag & totally discredited former FBI Director James Comey, & also corrupt politician Adam 'Shifty' Schiff," Trump said.

JoCo Dog Daze Dilemma

Ice Rink? Dog Park? Johnson County Deciding What Will Replace Olathe's Old Courthouse
For Willie Vader, the Johnson County Courthouse can't be demolished soon enough. "That is the single biggest thing that could help downtown Olathe, what goes in there after that building comes down," Vader said. He owns Vader's Bar and Deli on Cherry Street, just east of the courthouse.

Locals Skip Winter Night Life

Downtown is aglow with the sights, sounds of the holidays
Roll the highlight reel for a holiday-inspired week of arts, entertainment and seasonal cheer in Downtown Kansas City from Monday to Sunday, Dec. 16-22: 2405 Grand. Crown Center, This week, will be aglow with the spirit of the season, featuring:: Mayor's Christmas Tree - The 100-foot-tall lighted tree, one of the nation's tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration.

Show-Me Latinx Life Lessons

Missouri universities mull ways to support Hispanic students
JOPLIN, MO (AP) - It's tough to go away to college, to start a new life in an unfamiliar environment and to find a new circle of friends. Those challenges can be even more intimidating when you belong to a minority, and that's why students in Pittsburg State University's new Latina-based sorority said they're thrilled to bring a local chapter to the campus.

Awaiting Round Deuce?!?!

Bands of snow return Monday morning through the afternoon
A LOT OF PEOPLE WERE HAVING FUN IN THE SNOW YESTERDAY. A LOT OF KIDS AS WELL. BIG KIDS, GROWN-UPS, TOO. FIRST ALERT RADAR THIS MORNING, HERE'S THE NEXT ROUND OF SNOW. IT IS BEEN DANCING OUTSIDE THE REACH.

Andrea Bocelli - Return to Love (Christmas Version) is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .

Kansas City Monday Trash Day Cancelled

Smarter local denizens guessed this one already. Here's the confirmation and sign that about 3 & 1/2 inches brings this town to a standstill . . . Which might be somewhat reassuring [blush] for some of our readers:

Waste Management cancels Monday trash collection due to weather
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- All residential and commercial collection routes of Waste Management in Jackson, Platte, Clay, Cass and Ray counties in Missouri and Johnson, Wyandotte, Leavenworth, Miami, Linn and Franklin counties in Kansas have been canceled Monday due to winter weather.

Blogging Shawnee Outrage Against Council

Here's a cute bit of polemic anger in Johnson County with no room for reader reaction . . . Shawnee Ray is REALLY angry his lawn and a lot more, check a great deal of against against small-time politicos in this post:

Six Councilmembers Condone Deception by Developer
Six of our illustrious councilpersons voted last Monday 12/9 to condone developer deception by voting to go ahead with the changes for Westbrooke Green (75th and Quivira). Who were these six that condoned the developer's lies and deceit?: Stephanie Meyer, Jim Neighbor, Mickey Sandifer, Matt Zimmerman, Lisa Larson-Bunnell and Lindsey Constance.

TKC Fact Check: Kansas City Can't Get Mad At Freebie Transit Running Late

You get what you pay for and local transit running late doesn't really need to cater to user demands . . . This is one small way out of many that free undermines KCMO residents . . . Also why I've been hesitating to restart the subscriber newsletter. Take a look:

Delayed start of service for most RideKC routes on Monday
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- A delayed start of service is planned for most RideKC routes on Monday. Click here for a real-time tracker for KCATA routes. In Missouri, including Kansas City and Independence, and in Kansas City, Kansas, RideKC bus, MAX and express routes will be delayed.

Sunday, December 15, 2019

KANSAS CITY 2019 HOMICIDE #143: DEADLY SHOOTING AT 40TH & BELLEFONTAINE!!!

The quotient of KCMO murder keeps rising despite the cold weather. Here's the latest . . .

Fox4: Man shot and killed Sunday night near 40th and Bellefontaine, KC police say

Deets:

"Police were dispatched around 9:30 p.m. to a home near E. 40th Street and Bellefontaine Avenue for a reported shooting.

"When officers arrived, they found a man had been shot. He was declared dead at the scene, officials say."

And so . . .

KANSAS CITY NOW REMAINS ONLY TEN MURDERS AWAY FROM A RECORD BREAKING HOMICIDE NUMBER!!!

Many locals were hoping that the cold weather would curb the killing but clearly that's not the case as holiday season pressure seems to be inspiring more deadly confrontations.

Developing . . .

Tonight we share info and insight into our Kansas City snowbound predicament.

HAS THIS SNOWFALL SHUT DOWN KANSAS CITY?!?!

There was a ALLEGEDLY a record set at the airport but Midtown snow seems pretty typical . . .

We look and listen closely there's very few people on the street. There are constant warning from authorities and constant advice to stay off the roads.

We'll know more tomorrow but for right now here's a look at this cowtown cancelled for Monday:

Over the past couple of years, this local celeb has proven himself to be one of the most talented and clever new writers in our cowtown.

Check his latest which provides a nice bit of shopping contemplation on this cold night . . .

Michael Mackie In KC Mag: Nine Surefire Gifts To Give As a Backhanded Compliment

"We’ve got nine gifts, all to be found locally, that are just as much for you as they are for your intended recipient . . . These are sure to be equally appreciated and psychologically scarring."

Developing . . .

KANSAS CITY SNOW BLAST TOO STRONG FOR PREZ TRUMP SUPPORTERS AGAINST UPCOMING IMPEACHMENT?!?!

Before an arctic blast we shared a note about a pro-Trump rally despite the snow.

The note was sent our way in a post from our friends at Citizen For Responsible Government Kansas City . . .

Follow-up: We heard a few of Prez Trump's most loyal supporters braved the cold weather but didn't garner much of a crowd.

In our initial post, we noted the bad planning and snow jeopardy.

And now we wonder . . .

DOES THIS KC SNOW FAIL SIGNIFY FADING SUPPORT FOR PREZ TRUMP?!?

To be fair, even the most loyal supporters of the Prez typically keep their fandom on the down low.

And so, to satisfy the demand for more Prez Trump news from our blog community, we share this quick collection regarding the troubles confronting the Commander-In-Chief . . .

A social media joke worth sharing . . . A tech solution proposed by snarky denizens of the local Internes.

Developing . . .

FRANKIE McDONALD TOLD YOU SO!!! KANSAS CITY NEWS SHOULD HIRE EPIC INTERNETS WEATHER DUDE WHO IS FAR MORE ACCURATE THAN LOCAL JOURNOS!!!

At the outset of the weekend Frankie McDonald was ON RECORD PREDICTING THIS SNOW BLAST whilst Kansas City newsies were still debating and talking about their pets and/or pet causes.

Accordingly, the Internets prediction has become news fact.

TKC resolved . . .

FRANKIE McDONALD HAS BEEN MORE ACCURATE THAN ANY KANSAS CITY METEOROLOGIST AND NEEDS TO BE HIRED TO FORECAST COWTOWN WEATHER!!!

For what local stations are paying the models and hotties who make every local event nearly unbearable, I'm sure we could lure the Canadian forecaster into the U.S. with a great offer; clearly his skills are needed here given that local weather newsies have been CONSISTENTLY WRONG up to and including this hot mess.

And now, local weather poseurs simply crowd the airwaves taking about the storm already well underway-- The only situation where local weather people prove useful by GALLIVANTING across the screen and "informing" viewers about what has already happened.

Developing . . .

KANSAS CITY 2019 HOMICIDE #142: DEADLY SNOW DAY GUNFIRE!!!

The latest addition to the local murder count as KANSAS CITY IS NOW ONLY 11 HOMICIDES AWAY FROM AN ALL-TIME RECORD HIGH . . .

"The incident was reported just before 1 p.m. near NE 49th Street and North Euclid Ave. When officers arrived on scene they found a man shot inside a residence. He was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS."

Here's the roundup and more deets:

KMBC: Kansas City police investigating fatal shooting in 2000 block of Northeast 49th Street

KSHB: One man shot to death Sunday afternoon in the Northland

Fox4: Police say one man has been taken into custody.

Earlier in the day there was a bit of confusion about the NKC vs. KCMO murder locale of the killing but one of our readers rightly informed us that "the location is a group of Section 8 Apartments in KCMO."

And so this one counts on the KC side as the murder number continues to rise.

Developing . . .

KCK CARJACKER TURNABOUT!!!

Interesting story about locals pushing back against crime as this suspected crook was captured by his victims . . . Checkit:

Man held down by people whose car he was trying to steal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A man failed in his attempt to steal a car in KCK and his would-be victims held him down until police arrived. The incident happened at 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the 3000 block of Everett Avenue. Police said several people in a residence heard their vehicle start.

Kansas Desperately Seeking More Cash For Rapidly Growing Prison Population

Quick update on the growing cost of mass incarceration in the United States -- The only real Midwest growth industry . . . Here's a look at the desperate effort to lock up more people . . . Mostly for being too poor to mount an adequate defense against drug/or slap fighting charges . . . Like most of our football heroes:

Millions spent to accommodate overflow in Kansas prisons
Kansas prisons have exceeded their operating capacity and it will cost the state millions of dollars to move hundreds of inmates to a privately owned prison in Arizona. KCUR-FM reports a one-year contract with the Kansas Department of Corrections and CoreCivic was announced this month.

Show-Me Kansas City Mayor Q's Gun Control FAIL Before Missouri Session Starts

Jeff City was NEVER going to pass any new law on gun control . . . Paywall glimpse for those who don't know how to get around it. Missouri GOP shuts down so-called "reform" before it starts:

Gun violence proposal sputters amid dissent among Missouri Republicans
JEFFERSON CITY - An attempt by Gov. Mike Parson and the mayors of Missouri's larger cities to address gun violence is off to a rocky start even before lawmakers return to the Capitol. The chairman of the House committee most likely charged with vetting the plan says no one from the governor's office contacted him before the broad outlines of an anti-violence proposal were announced last month.

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS WIN SNOW BLOWOUT 23-3 AGAINST BORING DENVER BRONCOS!!!

This game was so unremarkable that football fanboys were more interested in dating gossip than anything happening on the field.

A quick rundown for those desperately seeking snow day reading material and/or want to watch grown men make snow angels to the delight of the local working poor . . .

Here's the top Sunday news and a glimpse at a local return trip "homecoming" by way of law enforcement following a recent mass shooting slaughter . . .

"Hugo Villanueva-Morales was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center just before 10 o’clock Saturday night . . . Investigators say back in October, Villanueva-Morales, and another man Javier Alatorre walked into the Tequila KC bar in Kansas City, KS firing guns killing four people."

Check the links:

KMBC: 2nd Tequila KC shooting suspect booked into Wyandotte County Jail

Fox4: Villanueva-Morales is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and is being held on a $1,000,000 bond.

Developing . . .

Homeowners Desperate For Assistance Amid Ongoing Jackson County Property Tax Crisis

Faith communities and local legal pros continue to offer assistance and advice to locals coping with THE BIGGEST TAX INCREASE IN KANSAS CITY HISTORY . . . Here's an important look at the ongoing process:

Tax workshop assists Jackson County residents
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jackson County residents still have time to seek help with their property tax assessments. A tax workshop was held Saturday at Macedonia Baptist Church, teaching people how to file under protest or to file an appeal. Organizers said they demand for such a workshop is high.

Does Jackson County Need Historical Social Justice Postscript?!?!

There are a great many problems at the Courthouse . . . This editorial covers one of the LEAST IMPORTANT threats to public BUT offers an important reminder about why the newspaper is going broke. We can only hope this is hidden behind the paywall:

Should Andrew Jackson's racist history be noted at two Jackson County courthouses?
Since 1934, a statue of Andrew Jackson has stood in front of the Jackson County Courthouse in downtown Kansas City. A small replica is outside the Truman Courthouse in Independence. fblocher@kcstar.com It troubles Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker that, on their way to seek justice in the downtown courthouse, victims, jurors and defendants alike pass the statue of a man who owned slaves and treated Native Americans as subhuman.

The Drew Lock And Gracie Hunt Breakup: Kansas City Fanboys Obsess Over Better Lives Of Footballers And Billionaire Hotties

Sports news for scumbags and bottom-feeders . . . Local news is mostly keeping it quiet because the Chiefs pay their bills BUT the item has a place on this blog if only in passing reference and as a celebrity tidbit that's sorta fun even if humorless sports bloggers and social media influencers lose sight of the absurdity.

This headline and pix are the best we've seen form the MSM so far . . . Credit where it's due, Barstool Sports treats the "news" with the jokiness it deserves. Checkit:

Drew Lock's Ex Is The Chiefs Owner's Daughter, Does That Make Sunday A Revenge Game For The Broncos QB?
Thanks to the kind folks over at Sports Gossip, we may have found ourselves a massive revenge game this Sunday involving Drew Horse Cock Lock: SOURCE - Back in September, Gracie Hunt did a Q&A; on Instagram. One of the questions she was asked is whether or not she has ever dated an NFL player.

Visit Kansas City Maker Village

Impressive local idea and just a bit of nice news worthy of consideration today . . .

Meet one of Make48's Tool Techs. The Maker Village is a Kansas City community wood and metal workshop.

Developing . . .

Bubba Starling 2020: Now Or Never

The Kansas City hometown hero has one last chance to live the local dream of every tragic Johnson County high school gym teacher . . . On the bright side, he's more than a few million richer for his trouble and might go on to have a better career somewhere else . . . Checkit:

Royals: 2020 is a make or break year for Bubba Starling
One local player passed over in a past draft by the Kansas City Royals that still haunts many to this day. Instead, Albert Pujols ended up with the St. Louis Cardinals and produced Hall of Fame worthy numbers even as his star has faded some with the Los Angeles Angels.

Redux: Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes Shows Off Shoe Collection Worth More Than Your Annual Salary

Maybe the worst PR move of the year for the otherwise likable QB . . . Here's a look a the Brits getting a glimpse of "aspirational" journalism. Checkit:

Inside Patrick Mahomes' epic $2m Kansas City home with dedicated sneaker closet
Patrick Mahomes led his Kansas City Chiefs to a well earned win over the New England Patriots in a display that has some people, especially his girlfriend Brittany Murphy, talking up their Super Bowl chances. Earlier this year, the talented quarterback and his other half splashed out on a $1.925m home in the neighbourhood of Mission Hills.

Kansas City Sunday News Walk

Here's our tribute to fashionista hotness, pop culture and community news this morning . . .