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Mayor Quinton Lucas says the actions of Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's rhetoric has led to "violent racist rhetoric" and harassment against female city employees. Bailey this week threatened legal action against Kansas City for publishing, and then deleting, a social media post saying that Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker lives in Lee's Summit.
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Only about 5% of college baseball players and coaches are African American. At Kansas Christian College, team leaders have made a deliberate effort to recruit from inner-city Kansas City — boosting Black representation in the process.
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George Toma, a 95-year-old former Kansas City Chiefs groundskeeper, had worked every single Super Bowl since the very first. But after a slippery playing surface in Arizona last year garnered harsh criticism from players and fans, the NFL hoped to avoid turf troubles in Las Vegas.
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Excitement around Taylor Swift’s connection to the Chiefs is adding to what is already the biggest sports betting day of the year. But the state of Kansas, where sports gambling is legal, might end up with little tax revenue.
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With an average ticket price of over $9,000, some Chiefs fans are splurging on once-in-a-lifetime seats to Super Bowl 58, while others are finding alternative ways to celebrate in Las Vegas. We spoke to people from across the country about their plans and what it cost them.
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Whether you're fighting for your right to party, celebrating "Red Kingdom" or firmly in your Reputation Era, here are some pump-up songs and parodies to get you ready for the 2024 Super Bowl.
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The tectonic collision of two entertainment powerhouses — the NFL and Taylor Swift — dominated TV screens this fall. Now, with 115 million Americans poised to watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers, sportsbooks are looking for opportunity.
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FIFA officials announced Kansas City will host four matches in June 2026, and a knockout round and a quarterfinal in early July. Kansas City is one of 16 sites in North America to take part in hosting.
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Swift's popularity is being twisted into a threat by a contingent of far-right, Donald Trump-supporting conservatives. "Is Swift a front for a covert political agenda?" asked a Fox News host.
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Just one online fundraiser brought in $145,000 to replace a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was stolen from a park in Wichita. Fire crews found burned remnants of the statue a few miles away. Police are still searching for those responsible.
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By Tuesday, Kansas City-based Charlie Hustle was already selling out of its Super Bowl-themed shirts. Even though it'll be the Chiefs' fourth Super Bowl in five years, fans are still rushing to buy new merch.
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EB and Co. is a Kansas-City based accessory and gift boutique with stores in Brookside and the Plaza. Business took off after the AFC Championship Game, where Taylor Swift was spotted wearing one of their $14 rings featuring a tiny red football jersey with Travis Kelce's No. 87.
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Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will defend their NFL championship title Feb. 11 in Las Vegas, against the San Francisco 49ers. Is a new football dynasty taking root in Kansas City?
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The Kansas City Chiefs — including Travis Kelce — will play in the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Swift has an Eras Tour show in Tokyo the night before. Can she get there in time? The math says yes.