Category Archives: Starbeams

The Powerball ticket sold in Dearborn, MO has turned the small town upside down.  You knew they were getting an attitude when the sign was changed to read:  $100 Million Dollar General Store. ******* Kansas City’s Secret Santa is showering … Continue reading →

The KCPD has a new high-tech helicopter.  The $8.6 million MD 500E is more advanced and allows police to patrol better in the dark. Plus, it’s another way to get to Florida during off-duty hours. ******* Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel … Continue reading →

I’m debating what to watch this weekend….Cookie Monster or Elmo Monster?! ******* David Cook was in town this week for a ceremony that named a street in his honor.  “David Cook Alumni Way” is the entrance to his childhood elementary … Continue reading →

This week I’m giving thanks I’m not a K-State fan! ******* The Chiefs are KILLING us!  Loren Lickteig of Grandview passed away Wednesday.  His obituary reads, “He died due to complications of MS, and heartbreaking disappointment caused by the Kansas … Continue reading →

Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2 opened Friday.  In this movie Bella and Edward have a daughter named “Renesmee.”  Let’s hope dad teaches her how to dress. ******* “Lincoln” hit theaters Friday.  There are no vampires in this movie, but there … Continue reading →

Hostess Brands has decided to close operations after the company couldn’t reach an agreement with a labor union.  Personally, I’m calling for a government bailout, because I’ve always believed my Ding Dong was too big to fail. ******* In completely … Continue reading →

McDonald’s just posted their first quarterly loss in nine years. **It’s nice to see former Sprint CEO Gary Forsee has found work. ******* C.I.A. director, General David Petraeus has resigned after admitting to an extra-marital affair. **He was holding out … Continue reading →

Obama supporters turned out in droves on election day, mainly because most of them have nothing better to do. ******* After watching the Obama victory, the Chiefs will try to get back in the win column by playing a pickup … Continue reading →

I’m not saying things are getting bad but I just spent 20 minutes on a Ouija board with Harry Truman.  He wants his name taken off the sports complex. ******* Don’t forget to fall back Sunday (11/4).  If you’re a … Continue reading →

The Top 5 Signs You’ve Encountered a New Yorker Fleeing Hurricane Sandy: #5.  They won’t stop complaining about your city’s bad delis. #4.  Someone asks you the entrance to the nearest subway…in Omaha. #3.  You get them really angry and … Continue reading →

Sports Illustrated asked 180 NFL stars who the most overrated player in the league is.  The overwhelming #1 choice was Jets backup quarterback Tim Tebow, receiving 34% of the vote.  Tebow recently trademarked his famous “Tebowing” prayer stance.  Just to … Continue reading →

Kansas City Police are looking for a man who robbed a Church’s Chicken Tuesday night armed with a samurai sword. The man demanded money from the cash register at the store at 55th Street and Prospect Avenue while driving a … Continue reading →

Sprint is being bought by a Japanese company, the Kansas City Board of Trade was sold to a Chicago firm.  At least Hallmark is still doing well!  Oh, what a minute… ******* A design for a remodeled airport for Kansas … Continue reading →

A “crash and dash” robbery happened at the Apple store in Leawood.  Someone backed a Dodge Intrepid into the store, grabbed the loot and drove away.  Police are on the lookout for the only Dodge in Leawood. ******* Paul Ryan … Continue reading →

  Jerry Johnston used to be pastor of the First Family mega-church but left because of trouble with the I.R.S.  Last year he started a new church and it too has now closed its doors.  We knew the new church … Continue reading →

Chiefs fans say they weren’t cheering because Matt Cassel was injured.  They were cheering because Helmet Man pulled out a lighter to light a CIGARETTE. ******* The Chiefs went into damage control Monday by trying to restore Cassel’s popularity.  They … Continue reading →

Hillary Clinton was photographed looking at Christina Aguilara‘s cleavage.  I guess after a while you do start to LOOK like your spouse! ******* The Royals have fired hitting coach Kevin Seitzer.  He’s the reason the broad side of my barn … Continue reading →

Hallmark is closing a plant in Topeka that employs 500 people.  Now, which “Maxine” card should I send to someone who was just laid off from Hallmark? ******* Passenger seats on three different American Airlines flights have jarred loose in … Continue reading →

Google is trying to land some local sports team’s broadcasts and outbid Time Warner Cable.  We’re all hoping this leads to the eventual purchase of the Kansas City Royals. ******* Finally some good news for Missouri Senate candidate Todd Akin.  … Continue reading →

AEG is putting Kansas City’s Sprint Center up for sale.  Unfortunately, the only interested buyer is David Glass. ******* A lawsuit by Bank of America claiming Rep. Emanuel Cleaver‘s car wash company defaulted on a $1.5 million loan will go … Continue reading →