Category Archives: Starbeams

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 →

The Chiefs had to wait until he was officially available, but today, they would like to welcome their new quarterback – Pope Benedict! ******* Someone hacked the KCPD Twitter account and posted a weight loss ad.  Police realized someone outside … Continue reading →

The latest storm projection shows that by this time tomorrow Johnson County will be even whiter. ******* Up to 16 inches of snow predicted for the Kansas City area.  Kansas City is the only place where officials encourage residents to … Continue reading →

The Top 5 signs you know it’s going to be a long winter… #5.  You have to send your Chihuahua outside wearing snorkel gear. #4.  Snow’s too deep to see the Global Warming bumper stickers in Westport. #3.  KC Mayor … Continue reading →

Happy Valentine’s Day!  The convenience store in my hood is out of chocolates, so it looks like this year I’ll make another trip to the Flying J. ******* The hunt for the ex-police officer ended with a cabin fire and … Continue reading →

Kansas City is #6 on the nation’s most ROMANTIC cities list.  According to LIVABILITY.COM, ” Kansas City’s growing collection of performance venues, museums, shopping areas, sports attractions and eclectic eateries makes this Midwest metropolis a cosmopolitan playground perfect for lovers … Continue reading →

A-Rod has reportedly been linked to performance-enhancing drugs as recently as last season.  Lance Armstrong was quick to say, “SEE, THEY DON’T WORK!” ******* New research shows a link between tattoos and Hepatitis C…and that link is Westport. ******* TV … Continue reading →

Soon you’ll be able to tweet a six-second video on Twitter….which means, I can start tweeting SEX! ******* Temperatures reached the mid-70s in parts of the metro today.  It made for a great excuse to go outside, get some fresh … Continue reading →

Dustin Colquitt may make his last punt in a Chiefs uniform Sunday at the Pro Bowl. His contract expires in March.  While punting for the Chiefs, Dustin set the record for busiest leg in the history of mankind. ******* Some … Continue reading →

Pastor Adam Hamilton from Leawood’s Church of the Resurrection spoke at the National Prayer Service in Washinton.  It marked the first time a Johnson County resident had prayed for Obama. ******* KC Mayor Sly James is now courting neighboring cities … Continue reading →

Immediately after the interview with Lance Armstrong, Oprah tested negative for Metabolife. ******* Lance is now blaming this whole doping thing on that Notre Dame football player. ******* I guess it’s time for me to come clean about my relationship … Continue reading →

President Obama just signed the bill creating a national commission to mark the centennial of the First World War at the World War I Museum.  Since Spirit Fest went away, I’ve been looking for new ways to get TANKED at … Continue reading →

Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced $10 million in funding for the mentally ill in Kansas.  I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of politicians giving themselves raises. ******* A guy with a concealed weapon permit accidentally shot his wife … Continue reading →

Tonight we’ll all bask in the Quadrantid meteor shower… The Quads,  as they are known, will start at 11:00 and peak 8 hours later.  Unfortunately much of the nation will be in daylight when they hit, so the best viewing … Continue reading →

The Top 5 Excuses for 2-14 season by Romeo Crennel: #5. It’s hard to get 53 guys to take a guy named ROMEO seriously. #4. Couldn’t concentrate after Hostess went bankrupt. #3. Fans doing the wave were setting off his … Continue reading →

I’ve spent most of my holiday vacation trying to figure out how retired people know what day of the week it is… ******* I’m not saying my company is cutting back on healthcare next year, but line one of our … Continue reading →

Newsweek gives a nod to KC Mayor Sly James on its year-end list of Top 5 “Most Innovative Mayors in the U.S.”  He lobbied to get Google Fiber (after KCK) and has helped transform KC into a “Midwestern tech mecca.”  … Continue reading →

The L.A. Galaxy won the Major League Soccer championship.  People started rioting and overturning cars, but not because of the championship, just because they live in L.A. ******* New research shows creative people are more likely to experience mental illness.  … Continue reading →

I’m trying to figure where I stand on immigration, abortion and the fiscal cliff.  Hurry Bob Costas, channel Jason Whitlock. ******* New medical research from Australia shows mistletoe may be just as effective at fighting colon cancer as chemotherapy.  Plus, … Continue reading →