Chef Marshall Roth is busy prepping for lunch when I show up at the to-go window of Dog Nuvo (1724 Main), the downtown hot-dog restaurant that he runs with partner Harry Blasco. I wait a second to see if he turns before I say, “Hello, chef.” He jumps, his right hand briefly crushing a package of hot-dog buns, his left…
Tosh.0Tags: Tosh.0 Videos,Daniel Tosh,Web Redemption There are no words to describe Kansas State’s submission in Tosh.0’s college campus invasion contest. Is this why every man is a Wildcat? My money isn’t on Manhattan getting a live taping of Tosh.0. Categories: News Tags: kansas state wildcats, Tosh.0
We’ve had a lot of bad news this week. This isn’t one of them. In the video above (originally posted on Kansas City Police Chief Jim Corwin’s blog), KC police officers, who were deployed to Joplin after the May 22 EF5 twister, talk about their experiences during the rescue and relief effort. It’s a pretty cool video, shot Cops style….
Just a reminder: Catholic priests aren’t the only ones accused of sexually abusing children. Earlier this week, a Platte County judge bound over 47-year-old Kelvin Suter for trial on accusations that he sexually abused an 8-year-old girl. Suter is accused of committing statutory sodomy, videotaping the abuse, possessing child porn and failing to register as a sex offender. Now Platte…
Being a baseball fan is complicated by the fact that the industry puts not very smart people in positions of authority. Royals manager Ned Yost is getting killed for his refusal to pinch-hit for shortstop Alcides Escobar, who has looked helpless at the plate. Yost thinks he’s preparing Escobar for the future by letting him hit in critical situations late…
“Just like people, pets and pizza parlors, festival stages need names, too,” says the Kanrocksas website today, announcing a contest whereby ordinary Joes like me and you — guys who never dreamed of naming a stage! — can have a say in naming one of the stages at Kanrocksas. And prizes — oh, yes, there are prizes. Categories: Music…
Bishop Robert Finn issued a five-point plan yesterday for handling allegations of sexual abuse, and you can read all of the blah, blah, blah here. Five points seem a little long — and a lot like corporate America crisis management bullshit. I feel like we can cut this down to a two-point plan. Here goes: Don’t molest children. And for…
Sporting Kansas City began the LiveStrong Sporting Park era last night with a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Fire. It began as a festive evening with team president Robb Heineman taking the field and telling the 19,925 in attendance, “Welcome home.” Lance Armstrong even made an appearance. There were fireworks and a jet flyover. It was swell. Until referee Michael…
The Union in Westport keeps throwing salacious dance parties. On Saturday, Charlotte, NC’s Heartbreak and a handful of KC artists will be in the house (9 p.m., free). Here’s what DJ Brent Tactic had to say about the show. Categories: Music Tags: brent tactic, Heartbreak, moombahton
The problem with having something great is that we usually can’t leave it alone. The classic burger is a perfect example. A juicy beef patty with slightly charred edges is the foundation for every great burger. But somewhere along the line, we lost our way. We shrank them. We decided to charge $5,000. And we forgot about beef. Do you…
I personally think Cyndi Lauper was full of shit when she proclaimed that girls just want to have fun. But I do agree that Mondays are sometimes manic. So, I guess I must say I’m somewhat excited to tell you that Lauper is coming to the Midland on October 31. That’s Halloween, guys, and the Halloween She Bop (that’s the…
UPDATE (June 10): The Kansas City police sergeant reportedly linked to a a felony stealing case in Raytown has been suspended, The Kansas City Star reported. The sergeant allegedly drove a friend to a Raytown man’s home. The problem: The sergeant was allegedly wearing his uniform and driving a patrol car … while off-duty and out of his jurisdiction. The…
UPDATE (June 10): Prosecutors told KCTV5 that the 5-year-old girl accused of drowning her 18-month-old cousin, Jermane Johnson Jr., won’t likely be certified as an adult for prosecution. Johnson’s funeral is Monday in St. Louis. Original Story (June 9): Might as well start off with the worst news of the day. A 5-year-old girl is suspected of drowning her 18-month-old…
