Kansas City World Cup Hype Bonanza

Sadly . . .

Right now the local news is nothing but an array of World Cup garbage hype with very little reporting on serious topics up to and include a deadly mass shooter who might be lurking on local streets. 

And never mind FOUR HOMICIDES SO FAR DURING KC WORLD CUP WEEK . . .  

However . . .

There's no point in fighting the tide and instead we picked out a few www.TonysKansasCity.com faves that might be worth a peek at amid the deluge of local spam . . . Check-it . . .  

Cowtown Car Culture Conundrum

Traffic issues plagued Kansas City's World Cup stadium. Officials want FIFA to fix the problems

Traffic stacked up before Kansas City's much-anticipated Argentina-Algeria match, with many fans abandoning their vehicles and walking to Arrowhead Stadium. Officials are making changes ahead of Saturday's match between Ecuador and Curaçao.

Toy Train Tribute Despite Untold Trouble At Stops

KC Streetcar broke its single-day ridership record this week as World Cup fans packed streetcars

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is setting ridership records and getting high marks from soccer fans who use streetcars to take them to FIFA Fan Fest.

Kansas City Pay For Play Print Legacy

Why The World Cup's Big Winner Could Be Kansas City

While the tourism industry has focused on World Cup host cities, base camps might end up being bigger draws for international fans.

Kickball Greater Fool Theory Confirmed

Overland Park family sells pool table to England's World Cup team

An Overland Park family's Facebook Marketplace listing connected them to England's World Cup team in an unexpected way.

Messing With Messi

Algeria lodge complaint over refereeing in loss to Argentina after Messi tackle

Lionel Messi controversially avoided a red card in Argentina's clash with Algeria

Opportunity On The Low-End

Kansas City salvage yard changes business model to offer World Cup parking

After some of the transportation woes before and after the first World Cup match at Kansas City Stadium, fans are looking at all options for the remaining five matches.

Hat Tip Should Do The Trick

Curtsy ready? Here's royal etiquette for Dutch king, queen World Cup visit to KC

They are both "your majesty" on first reference.

Local Ride Tribute

Ecuador fans bring passion, decorated cars and tears to Kansas City for World Cup match

Ecuador fans gathered in Kansas City ahead of their World Cup match against Curaçao on Saturday, sharing their deep passion for fútbol.

Sometimes, Journalism Is About Salesmanship

WATCH: KMBC 9 reporter Martin Augustine sings an original tune celebrating Ecuador's fan base

KMBC 9's Martin Augustine proved he is a man of many talents on Friday, taking inspiration from a banderazo. Here's his original song, an ode to Ecuador's fans.

Newsflash: Busses Work!!!

World Cup transit push inspires optimism for post-event public transportation in Kansas City

Kansas City ranks last among hosting the World Cup when it comes to public transit. But some leaders see the event as a turning point.

Toast To Imprisoned

World Cup pint glasses at The Bar KC benefit Midwest Innocence Project

A Kansas City bar is turning World Cup excitement into support for a local cause. The Bar KC is selling commemorative World Cup pint glasses, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Midwest Innocence Project and helping raise awareness about wrongful convictions.

Savor Local Cuisine

World Cup fans flock to Kansas City barbecue restaurants

Hundreds of Ecuador fans descended on Kansas City barbecue restaurants this week.

And so . . .

Steve Lacy - the feeling is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.