Sharon Hoffmann

Some of the folks in the stands at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday were panting with excitement. After all, that’s what dogs do.

Jason Sudeikis and the JoCo cop who arrested him have a little reunion at Big Slick  Kansas City Star

At the end of Saturday night’s auction, the Big Slick hosts announced they had raised a record $2.5 million for Children’s Mercy Hospital.

The scene was filled with simpering Asians in pointy rice-paddy hats scurrying about in a broad caricature, complete with Fu Manchu mustache.

They arrived early and planned to stay a long time.

‘SNL’ star and a bunch of first-timers named as Kansas City Big Slick celebrity guests  Kansas City Star

Who are the celebrities? What are the events? Where is it all happening? Here are the details.

These two barbecue restaurants were neck-and-neck in the latest round of our Kansas City Barbecue Bracket. Time to pick the best.

Barricades block off streets. A stage is erected in front of Union Station. Rows and rows of port-a-potties await the crowds. Downtown is ready for a Chiefs parade.

At this longtime KC area restaurant, The Star’s Sharon Hoffmann savors her favorite meal, and all the leftovers.