Enduring Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl News Cycle: All Things Kelce Considered

For the next two weeks our main job might be finding something, ANYTHING other than Chiefs news. 

A constant promise: We might try harder tomorrow . . . For now, here are more than a few items from local journalists that are, actually, worth a peek . . .

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Bros Before Foes . . . 

Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce making history as first brothers to face off in Super Bowl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - History will be made at this year's Super Bowl in many ways, but especially for two fan favorites. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce are in for the game of their lives this year.

Middle-Class Scheduled

As Super Bowl nears, airlines add flights from Kansas City to Phoenix

Multiple airlines have added direct flight options from Kansas City to Phoenix as the Chiefs Kingdom gears up for a return to the Super Bowl.Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American and United airlines all added direct flights to Phoenix days before The Super Bowl.

Hint: Kegger Kelce Watches Always Sunny, Too

What's a jabroni? Chiefs TE Travis Kelce fires back at Cincinnati mayor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs are back in the Super Bowl after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Sunday's AFC Championship game. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce couldn't wait to take a jab at Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval after trash talk before the game .

Local Selfie Glory Awaits

Union Station celebrates Chiefs victory with 'AFC champions' displays

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Chiefs are AFC Champions once more after defeating the Bengals 23-20 , and anyone who looks at the Kansas City skyline will have a hard time forgetting it. Union Station is celebrating the Chiefs' AFC Championship victory by getting decked out with "AFC champions" displays.

Kansas City Bandwagon Proves Pricey

How much does it cost to go to the Super Bowl to see Chiefs vs Eagles?

MISSION, Kan. - The Kansas City Chiefs are going to the Super Bowl, which means Chiefs Kingdom wants to show up for the team in Glendale, Arizona. However, the price tag to get there makes the living room couch in Kansas City also look pretty nice.

Newspaper Pens Love Letter

Cincinnati's mayor should be embarrassed - and apologize directly to Patrick Mahomes | Opinion

OPINION AND COMMENTARY In Kansas City, you don't come for Patrick Mahomes. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval owes our town's star quarterback a public apology for awkwardly joking that Bengals rising star quarterback Joe Burrow is Mahomes' father. The elder Patrick Lavon Mahomes will have a word, Mayor Pureval.

A Glimpse At The Real Winners

Clark Hunt, Brett Veach reflect on Chiefs' AFC Championship win

The Lamar Hunt Trophy is back home where it belongs after the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated Sunday night with a 23-20 AFC Championship victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The Chiefs overcame all adversity to come up with the big win, one made especially sweeter for Chiefs owner, chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, who brings the trophy named after his father back to Kansas City for the third time in five years.

Cowtown Ex-Pats Reconnected

Arizona-based Chiefs fans prepare to welcome the Kingdom

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There is no shortage of Chiefs fans in the Grand Canyon State, with groups deeming themselves Arrowhead West on social media. A hot spot for fans in the Phoenix area is a bar serving only drinks - Pub Rock Live .

Definitive Statement . . . 

Chris Jones: 'Don't ever disrespect Arrowhead Stadium'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There was plenty of trash talk all week in the lead up to an exciting AFC Championship between the Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals. Most notably, when Bengals defensive back Mike Hilton referred to Arrowhead Stadium as 'Burrowhead' during their Divisional Round win, referencing their QB Joe Burrow.

Numbers Game Exposed

The Chiefs And Eagles Made The Super Bowl With Grit, Talent, Heart And (Yes) Luck

maya ( Maya Sweedler, editor):We have our Super Bowl! And just like we all predicted in last week's chat, it'll be the Philadelphia Eagles versus the Kansas City Chiefs. (My crow ... it's delicious.) The two teams advanced Sunday in games that, at least in the moment, felt as though they were defined as much by injuries as they were by the play itself.

Local History Spelled Out

Parkville business making sure Travis Kelce's iconic post-game quotes live on forever

There was no shortage of memorable moments from Travis Kelce after last night's AFC Championship game. A local business is making sure those will live on forever. Inside White Farmhouse Flowers in Parkville, there's Chiefs gear everywhere. "We have a lot of Chiefs t-shirts, and earrings, and stadium bags," shop owner Denise Glanzer said.

Humble Pie Swallowed Dutifully

Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval admits he 'deserved' Travis Kelce dig

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce didn't hesitate to call out Cincinnati mayor Aftab Pureval during a postgame interview, and in a tweet, Pureval acknowledged: "Yeah. Deserved that." "Congrats to KC on a well-fought win, and good luck in Arizona," Pureval continued in his tweet Sunday night.

Obligatory Diversity Celebration

Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts will be the first Black quarterbacks to face off in the Super Bowl

Video above: Fireworks at Arrowhead Stadium after Chiefs advance to Super BowlThe matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will be the first in Super Bowl history to feature two Black starting quarterbacks, as Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts bid to lead their teams to glory on the

Campy Hometown Party Time

Chiefs fan brings Arrowhead Stadium to his front yard

SEDGEWICK, Kan. (KSNW) - One Sedgwick man will spend every Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium from here on out, without ever traveling to Kansas City. He brought the Chiefs Kingdom right to his front door. Dennis Basye says he has always been a Chiefs fan.

Gut Busting Fare Redux

Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill offering $3 'Chiefs Burger'

It didn't take long for many area businesses to get into the Super Bowl spirit. Westport Flea Market Bar & Grill began selling the Chiefs Burger, a $3 burger that's in the shape of an arrowhead. "Every time the Chiefs go to the Super Bowl, which is a lot now, we always want a crazy special," said Joe Zwillenberg.

How Much Cash Will Kansas City Earn?!?

Small Kansas City shops hopeful with Chiefs headed to Super Bowl

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A busy two weeks ahead as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles, but they aren't the only ones looking forward to a big day, local businesses are too. "Talking about somebody that was on pins, needles and prayers last night" Tasha's Tasties LLC Owner Natasha Martin said.

Local Buyer Beware . . .

Better Business Bureau warns of online betting scams ahead of Super Bowl LVII

If you're looking to win big on the Kansas City Chiefs winning the Super Bowl, the Better Business Bureau has a warning.BBB's Scam Tracker is seeing increased reports from people who accidentally placed bets with scam sports betting websites or apps.The agency often sees more online betting scams around significant events like the Super Bowl.Scammers will get you to place a bet online, then make up excuses when you go to redeem money.Some scammers will want you to deposit more money to get your winnings.

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