Author Archives: Hearne Christopher Jr.

Hearne: Last Call For Alt News?

It’s not easy working on the cheap, let alone free… You put in long hours, pour your heart and soul into your work, put up with every imaginable insult and criticism, and at the end of the day little to … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | Leave a comment

Hearne: Does KC Really Need a ‘Downtown Ballpark?’

In a word, no… Not all locals worship at the altar of former Star business writer/downtown ballpark cheerleader Kevin Collison and the Kansas City Royals. For years Collison – reduced to blogging now – was the poster child for campaigning … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 13 Comments

Hearne: Is Kansas City Safe?

In word, no… That’s kinda the fallout in the wake of last week’s Chiefs rally shootings. The statistics were out there long before, but positive PR spins and political correctness have conspired to keep some of those details on the … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Hearne: Sir Pimp A Lot Returns

What goes around, comes around, right? Or do I have it backwards? In any case, former Star columnist Jason Whitlock, who used to pimp Carl Peterson and Chiefs fans in general Still out there trying to piss off whoever he can … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 5 Comments

Hearne: Will Travis Kelce’s Love Linger?

Old flames fade away, but they don’t always die out… Take Chiefs star Travis Kelce’s ex Maya Benberry and her recent YouTube rant: “Certain qualities don’t change in men,” she says. “I feel like Travis is a narcissist. So most … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 4 Comments

Hearne: Times, Ethics Have Changed at KC Star

It’s been forever since I’ve laid waste to the KC Star… After my arguably storied career there, I spent considerable time pointing out its many deficiencies. Then again, it’s not like I didn’t launch my public writing career at The … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher, Uncategorized | 5 Comments

Hearne: KC’s New Wheel of (Mis) Fortune

Move over, London, your “Eye” is getting competition… For more than 20 years London’s 443 foot tall London Eye ferris wheel has towered over the Thames River. I mean, who’s counting but as the Europe’s  “tallest cantilevered observation wheel” it’s … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Hearne: Tale of Two (Tiny) Cities

There’s a risk to spending too much time on “cable” news… Where most everything is presented in “cut and dried” form, with baked in conclusions. Kind like getting indoctrinated at the same time you’re trying to absorb actual news. On … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 4 Comments

Hearne: The Tres ‘Classy’ Mrs. Mahomes

This isn’t exactly breaking news… Far from it, still I think it’s worth noting that while nice guy Chiefs superstar Patrick Mahomes‘s brother Jackson is crass and lame, his wife Brittany is only incrementally better. That’s not saying much. Yet while she’s … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 9 Comments

Hearne: Lawrence’s Ugly ‘Homeless’ Situation

Homelessness is hitting close to home in Lawrence… And it’s not pretty. Downtown has long been a refuge for trendy locals and Kansas Citians with a penchant for the hip lifestyle. Forget KU basketball, think upscale small town living, a … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | Leave a comment

Hearne: Whatever Happened To The Hereford House Pyro?

Time flies when you’re having fun… That said, chances are, for  convicted Hereford House honcho Rod Anderson it’s been crawling…slowly. That’s because 10 years ago, Anderson was sentenced to 15 years slam time for setting the original Hereford House downtown … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 2 Comments

Hearne: Life After Death In Mayfield, Kentucky

I had to see it first hand… More than a year after my old, home-away-from-home Mayfield, Kentucky was all but wiped off of the map I got around to going there last week to relive my earliest days in business. … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 8 Comments

Hearne: All’s Foul In College Football

I interrupt this divorce to bring you a message about the sad demise of the Pac 12… Most local followers of the Big 12 Conference seem to be besides themselves with joy over having swiped on Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 9 Comments

Hearne: Tale of Two Cities Dying Newspapers

Thumbing through Wednesday’s Arizona Republic I found myself a bit stunned… For starters, the Republic is based in Phoenix which is five times the size of Tucson and more than double Greater Kansas City. And that kinda math matters. That … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 8 Comments

Hearne: Out Dammed Desert, I’m Heading Home

This just in… Hold on to whatever you wish, I’m heading home. So get ready. After three years in Tucson (Oro Valley), I’ve had enough. I shoulda known better when I packed up my stakes, sold my house in Lawrence … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher | 19 Comments

Hearne: Anatomy Of A Bad Election

Countdown to a meaningless election, anyone? On June 20th, uninspiring KC mayor Quinton Lucas will take on – wait for it – mayoral wannabe, Clay Chastain. That’s how far Kansas City’s political fortunes have fallen. We have a mayor who … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Hearne: Lord Of The Rings Redux

Guess what? A very special treat is about to arrive in the form of an early Christmas gift. One of your all-time favorite KCC columnists – Brandon Leftridge – is suiting up again. And believe it or don’t, he is … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Hearne: Buttering Martha’s 81 Year-Old Muffin W/ Gates BBQ

About Martha Stewart being on  Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue… Face it, she’s an octogenarian – yet there she is in the flesh – with plenty of cleavage, a carefully revealed amount of leg flesh and a soft focus covering … Continue reading

Posted in Hearne_Christopher, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Hearne: How Former Mayor Kay Barnes Screwed KC

There’s a dude in Westport who’s been itching for this… And he’s far from alone, so get ready, here it comes. Former Kansas City mayor Kay Barnes has taken her fair share of bows for helping now-deceased, under-the-table, political wheeler-dealer … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Hearne: Cowtown Party Zone Icon Poised To Move On?

At some point, even died-in-the-wool party people have to throw in the towel… So it is longtime Westport business leader Bill Nigro is contemplating cashing in his party chips and moving on to less politically charged (and hopefully greener) pastures. For … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment