The road most traveled: Classic Route 66 celebrates 100 years of its iconic highway

The road most traveled: Classic Route 66 celebrates 100 years of its iconic highway

Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more

Kansas City Chiefs coach arrested day before NFL draft

Kansas City Chiefs coach arrested day before NFL draft

Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested just hours before the start of the NFL draft, according to authorities in Kansas. Johnson County jail records show Merritt was booked on Wednesday on one charge of domestic battery. Dave Merritt was on Jets, Giants and Cardinals staffs before he joined Andy Reid in Kansas City … Read more

Deep Purple announces tour with Kansas, two NY shows. Get tickets

Deep Purple announces tour with Kansas, two NY shows. Get tickets

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Deep Purple is “Space Truckin’” once again. The Rock Hall of Famers just put the pedal to the metal and announced a summer 2026 tour with special guest Kansas at … Read more

Taylor Swift takes in Chiefs’ Christmas game in Travis Kelce’s possible Kansas City swan song

Taylor Swift takes in Chiefs’ Christmas game in Travis Kelce’s possible Kansas City swan song

It’s looking to be a Merry Swiftmas at Arrowhead Stadium. Taylor Swift was spotted taking in fiancé Travis Kelce’s Christmas clash on Thursday night, with the Chiefs hosting the division rival Broncos in what may be the final home game of Kelce’s career. The pop superstar, 36, was seen arriving into Arrowhead Stadium during the … Read more

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce celebrate Chiefs win at Kansas City hotspot

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce celebrate Chiefs win at Kansas City hotspot

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift hit up Prime Social Rooftop in Kansas City with friends after the Chiefs’ dramatic 30-17 win over the Lions on Sunday night. The couple partied at the local hotspot with Travis’ cousin Tanner Corum and his wife, Samantha Corum, as seen in photos Samantha shared Monday on Instagram. One image … Read more

Taylor Swift lookalike makes up to $550 per hour in boom from ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release

Taylor Swift lookalike makes up to 0 per hour in boom from ‘Life of a Showgirl’ release

Twinning! Fans of Taylor Swift have mistaken Kelley Thrasher for the global icon for more than a decade — and her blonde hair and bright red lipstick are getting a lot more attention since last week’s album drop. Kelley Thrasher at the Super Bowl, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs. Instagram/kelleysversion13 The 41-year-old lookalike from … Read more

Exclusive | The Sphere’s epic ‘Wizard of Oz’ Las Vegas spectacle will ‘blow your mind’ — and blast you right out of Kansas

Exclusive | The Sphere’s epic ‘Wizard of Oz’ Las Vegas spectacle will ‘blow your mind’ — and blast you right out of Kansas

There’s no place like Sphere.  A hotly anticipated Las Vegas Sphere residency for “The Wizard of Oz” kicks off Thursday, Aug. 28 — putting the beloved 1939 Hollywood classic not just back on the big screen, but at the highest resolution screen in the world, stretching 160,000 square feet. Featuring seats that move with the action … Read more

Kansas City radio host rips ‘disgrace’ Patrick Mahomes for offseason dad bod

Kansas City radio host rips ‘disgrace’ Patrick Mahomes for offseason dad bod

Three Super Bowl rings are not good enough for Patrick Mahomes to avoid criticism.  Kansas City radio and podcast host Kevin Kietzman claimed that Mahomes’ dad bod is “a disgrace” in a rant on Monday after Fourth of July photos of the quarterback went viral as he celebrated with friends on a yacht trip. “Vacation … Read more

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt hard launches relationship with son of former Kansas City quarterback

Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt hard launches relationship with son of former Kansas City quarterback

It seems Gracie Hunt found love in a familiar place. The daughter of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt appeared to hard launch her relationship with Derek Green, the son of former Super Bowl champion quarterback Trent Green, who spent six seasons with Kansas City, on Instagram this week. Hunt, formerly Miss Kansas USA, included a series of … Read more

Taylor Swift lookalike causes confusion at Kansas City MLS game

Taylor Swift lookalike causes confusion at Kansas City MLS game

A Taylor Swift lookalike stole the spotlight during Sporting Kansas City’s 2-0 victory over St. Louis on Saturday. MLS fans were convinced the superstar singer, who’s dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, was enjoying the game in a suite with friends at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kan. as seen in videos on social … Read more

Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak

Measles Cases in Kansas May Be Linked to Texas Outbreak

Measles cases in Kansas more than doubled in the last week, bringing the tally to 20, while another outbreak in Ohio has sickened 10 people, local public health officials reported on Wednesday. There have been several large outbreaks in the United States this year, including one in West Texas that has spread to more than … Read more

John Calipari’s daughter could hardly watch Arkansas’ thrilling March Madness 2025 win over Kansas 

John Calipari’s daughter could hardly watch Arkansas’ thrilling March Madness 2025 win over Kansas 

John Calipari’s daughter was going through it while sitting in the stands during Arkansas’ hard-fought victory over Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. CBS cameras captured Megan Calipari with her head tucked her in lap as the Razorbacks went on a 7-0 run to go up four with less … Read more

Taylor Swift celebrates ‘perfect’ Chiefs win during her return to Kansas City to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift celebrates ‘perfect’ Chiefs win during her return to Kansas City to cheer on boyfriend Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift was back in Kansas City to cheer on her beau Travis Kelce and donned the Chiefs’ 5-0 record as the “perfect” way for the team to roll into their bye week following Monday night’s win. The “Cruel Summer” singer appeared on the Instagram story of Chariah Gordon, the partner of Chiefs wide receiver … Read more

Taylor Swift made unexpected Kansas City trip to comfort Travis Kelce after rough Week 3

Taylor Swift made unexpected Kansas City trip to comfort Travis Kelce after rough Week 3

Taylor Swift wanted to support “the guy on the Chiefs” in his moment of need.  Swift reportedly flew to Travis Kelce’s side last after the Chiefs tight end was caught looking miserable on the sideline during Kansas City’s “Sunday Night Football” battle with the Falcons in Week 3. According to the Daily Mail, Swift made … Read more

Tick bite to blame after Kansas professor suffers near-fatal allergic reaction to barbecue sandwich

Tick bite to blame after Kansas professor suffers near-fatal allergic reaction to barbecue sandwich

Barbecue is a staple in most Midwestern diets. When paired with a side of potato salad, it becomes a mouth-watering meal. However, for one Kansas man, it nearly cost him his life, all thanks to a tick bite. “I knew something was wrong when I was in the ER in September of this last year,” Brian McCornack told FOX … Read more

Pfizer sued by Kansas for allegedly hiding COVID vaccine risks, making false claims

Pfizer sued by Kansas for allegedly hiding COVID vaccine risks, making false claims

Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about its effectiveness. In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Thomas County, the state said the New York-based drugmaker’s alleged false statements violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. It is seeking unspecified money … Read more

Taylor Swift officially ‘part of the Chiefs Kingdom’ says Kansas City owner Clark Hunt: ‘What a great couple’

Taylor Swift officially ‘part of the Chiefs Kingdom’ says Kansas City owner Clark Hunt: ‘What a great couple’

Taylor Swift is the latest Chiefs Kingdom inductee! Speaking at an event for Athletes in Action in Ohio on Saturday, Kansas City Chiefs owner and CEO Clark Hunt said the 14-time Grammy winner has firmly earned her spot in the team’s fan base. “She is, absolutely,” Hunt said when asked if the “Cruel Summer” hitmaker … Read more

These are the best cities to raise a family in inflation-weary America

These are the best cities to raise a family in inflation-weary America

The West is best. New data has revealed which American cities are the optimal places to raise kids in 2024 as inflation continues to slice through peoples’ savings. And out of the 182 metropolitan areas analyzed by WalletHub, only four East Coast areas scratched the top 25 — none of which is in the Northeast. … Read more

‘1923’ actor Cole Brings Plenty’s death has ‘no indication of foul play’: ‘None of us could have imagined this outcome’

‘1923’ actor Cole Brings Plenty’s death has ‘no indication of foul play’: ‘None of us could have imagined this outcome’

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office announced via Facebook on Wednesday that there was “no indication of foul play” after the body of actor Cole Brings Plenty was found in a wooded area in Kansas. “This is a tragic case for everyone involved,” Lawrence Police Chief Rich Lockhart said in a statement. “Your Police Department worked … Read more

Travel expert who visited every US state reveals favorite spots to visit — and the worst places

Travel expert who visited every US state reveals favorite spots to visit — and the worst places

A travel expert and blogger who has wandered around the world multiple times revealed his list of his favorite and least favorite states. When Lee Abbamonte claims to be well-traveled, he means it, as the 45-year-old has been to every UN-recognized country, both the North and South Poles. Abbamonte’s obsession with travel began after the … Read more