Author Archives: Kelly Urich

Google Fiber is coming to Raytown and residents are scrambling to find a way to connect the Internet to CB radio. ******* FC Kansas City remains undefeated in Women’s Professional Soccer with a win over Seattle.  I think I speak … Continue reading →

Tim Tebow has received an offer from the Omaha Beef indoor football league to play for $75 a game.  For that kind of money he can come to Arrowhead and play KC Wolf. ******* SoftBank will not up its offer … Continue reading →

Twinkies will be available at local stores in 10 weeks as the Twinkie factory in Emporia will start production in eight weeks.  They want the Twinkies to sit on the shelves and age for a couple of weeks because people … Continue reading →

A group of Kansas City residents are trying to bring the prospect of a one-terminal airport to a citywide vote.  Meanwhile, a group of Ontario residents are voting whether or not to annex KCI. ******* It’s close to May and … Continue reading →

The first Boston Red Sox home game since the marathon bombing will be Friday night vs. the Royals.  Nothing lifts the spirits of Bostonians quite like having the Royals come to town. ******* Dish Network is making a bid to … Continue reading →

Harrison Ford was in town for the premiere of the Jackie Robinson movie “42.”  He plays Branch Rickey, a baseball owner obsessed with making money, regardless of what everyone else thought.  His role was especially enjoyed by Royals owner David … Continue reading →

Harrison Ford will be in KC tomorrow for premiere of the Jackie Robinson movie “42.” Rumor has it Mark Hamill will be there…serving popcorn. ****** Google Fiber is expanding to Austin in 2014.  Google wants to focus on cities that … Continue reading →

The home opener in Kansas City is the day when we can all be optimistic that our team will make it all the way to June before falling apart…    The Top 5 similarities between the Royals and North Korea: … Continue reading →

Several people left the AMC Town Center 20 after a grown man stood up and began urinating in the middle of the Tyler Perry movie.  And to think, AMC thought they were getting away from public urination when they left … Continue reading →

Twin Peaks Sports Bar opened Monday in Olathe.  It’s sort of like a Hooter’s, but with more of a sports theme.  What could possibly go wrong there? ******* North Kansas City is trying to figure out how to get the … Continue reading →

BREAKING NEWS:  We just learned the Missouri based B-2 Bomber that flew over North Korea Thursday, was delivering METH. ******* Hundreds of American businesses in China have been targeted by Chinese hackers, who are stealing information.  “Tell us about it” … Continue reading →

Former Pope Benedict XVI says he’s picking Dorothy Hamill for Dancing with the Stars. ******* After hours of hearing arguments, the Supreme Court has ruled that Anderson Cooper is ADORABLE! *******

A bunch of guys wearing skirts spent the day at the Supreme Court hearing on whether or not states can ban same-sex marriage? ******* The Irish town of Kilgarvin has legalized drunk driving….or as we call it in Westport – … Continue reading →

Boulevard Brewing has teamed with The Roasterie to present Coffee Ale, for a limited release… To Wit: The Top 5 Ways to Know You’ve Had Too Much Coffee Ale: #5.  The best part of waking up is having no idea … Continue reading →

Pope Francis gave his inaugural mass early this morning.  He spoke a lot about protecting creation and wrapped it up asking everyone to pray for him.  In an attempt to bring the church up-to-date, he has changed the name of … Continue reading →

The YMCA is building a $30 million center downtown at 10th and Grand.  If you’re dyslexic, it can double as a MACY’S. ******* Catholic Cardinals are choosing a new pope.  White smoke from the chimney signals the conclave has not … Continue reading →

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is spending a few days at the Price Chopper on Barry Road.  Despite the bad weather, I’ve done a great job of polishing my wiener. ******* A Denver firm has won the contract to design the … Continue reading →

A $500 million dollar Prairiefire at Lionsgate shopping center is coming to 135th and Nall in Overland Park.  Finally a break for our city’s African-American community! ******* The Royals have won 11 straight at Spring Training in Arizona.  Apparently, the … Continue reading →

Three stars of ABC’s “Modern Family” were trapped in the elevator at the Sheraton Hotel at Crown Center Friday night.  Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen and Jesse Tyler were supposed to have taken the stage for the Boys and Girls Club … Continue reading →