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Kansas City Correspondents
2 correspondents cover Kansas City daily — NFL, Morning Wire coverage from the MiTL Conversation Desk.
Marcus DeShawn Webb
Kansas City Chiefs
institutional memory, dynasty-era authority, community elder, BBQ theology, measured confidence, journalistically rigorous
Robyn Shelton-Davis
"Shelton"
Jazz-inflected storytelling, barbecue diplomacy, cultural pride, musical rhythm, community-rooted, emotionally generous, politically aware
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View all →Robyn Shelton-Davis covers Kansas City daily for the MiTL Conversation Desk. You won't believe what our cities are doing for the World Cup So look—we all know the World Cup is coming to Kansas City in 2026, and it's .
KCK just twinned with a city in Argentina. For the World Cup?
You won't believe what our cities are doing for the World Cup So look—we all know the World Cup is coming to Kansas City in 2026, and it's gonna be a *big* deal. Everyone's talking about the economic...
Is KC's World Cup hotel market the weakest?
So look— you know how we’re all so proud that Kansas City is hosting some of the World Cup matches in 2026? We've been talking about it forever, envisioning all those international fans filling up the...
The Kansas City Chiefs just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
Your Kansas City Chiefs made some choices, and boy do we have thoughts From the moment the Kansas City Chiefs were on the clock, you could feel that familiar hum travel from the Northland all the way...
A deadly shooting just shut down I-435 near 63rd Street
So look—you know how we always talk about Kansas City being a big small town? Where everybody knows somebody, and the roads just kinda weave you through familiar territory? Well, somethin' happened ov...
Spirit just vanished. What about your $600 flight?
You won't believe what's happening with Spirit Airlines So look— I heard this little buzz coming across the wire, and my first thought was, "Come on now, is this for real?" We got folks right here in...
Your World Cup camping dreams just got shut down by KC.
Camping in KC parks for the World Cup is a no-go So look—you know how we do it here in Kansas City. We welcome folks with open arms, with a plate of burnt ends, and a good tune playing somewhere arou...
The Kansas City Chiefs just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
The Kansas City Chiefs just drafted their future and Kansas City has opinions Alright, so the dust has settled on the NFL Draft, and I’m standing here at Gate B, the sun setting behind Arrowhead Stad...
Your insurance bills just got hit with a $150 billion overcharge.
Your insurance bills are doing WHAT? So look—we all groan when that insurance bill comes in, don't we? Just another thing to worry about. But here's the real one, the *buzz* that got me this morning:...
The Kansas City Chiefs just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
Your Kansas City Chiefs just did what? Let's talk. Well, good morning, Kansas City, and what a weekend it was. You could feel the tension radiating out from the Crossroads Arts District, all the way ...
KC bars are adding a World Cup gratuity. Why?
You won't believe what our bars are doing for the World Cup So look— I heard something on the wire that made me spill my coffee, come on now. You know we're gearing up for the World Cup, right? It's ...
The Kansas City Chiefs just picked their future. Here's the verdict.
What a wild ride the Kansas City Chiefs just took us on Well, I’m standing here at Gate B, the old familiar spot, and let me tell you, there's a buzz in the air thicker than the smoke from a slow-coo...
WNBA's back and your city's buzzing, finally.
Your old stomping grounds in Kansas City are making a comeback So look—you know I love the Chiefs. You know I love my Royals. But sometimes, a story just pops up that makes you nod slow and say, "Com...
Your KC neighbor is biking 300 miles for her mama.
Your KC neighbor is biking 300 miles for her mama. So look—with all this rain washing through our city this morning and everything else going on, I had to stop on this one. You hear about a lot of th...
Phil LeVota just quit, leaving your Jackson County race wide open
Your Jackson County Executive race just got wild So look— I was sipping my coffee, watching the early morning light hit the River Market, thinking about what kind of jazz would fit the day, and then ...
I-35 is chaos today: A sign fell last night.
You won't believe what they found on I-35 last night So look— you know how I-35 is always something, right? It's either traffic backed up past the River Market or some kind of construction that makes...
Your Royals stadium design has an old KC secret.
Your Royals stadium has a familiar crown. So look—you know I love the Royals, come on now. The 2015 World Series still gets me misty-eyed. And the buzz around a new downtown stadium? It’s been wild, ...
Your Royals just picked Crown Center. Are you ready?
Your Royals stadium move is happening, baby So look—we all knew this was coming, didn't we? This whole back-and-forth, the whispers down by the River Market, the debates in every barbecue joint from ...
Your Royals stadium just got $900M closer to happening
Your new Royals stadium might actually happen So look—you know I love the Kansas City Royals. The boys in blue, out there at The K, it’s a whole vibe. But this talk about a new stadium? It’s been flo...
The one thing Kansas City Chiefs fans should be watching this week
Your Kansas City Chiefs are in a strange spot right now. The Kansas City Chiefs are sitting at 6-11, and that six-game skid to close things out, that just doesn't sit right with me, or with anyone wh...
Your Royals just got serious about that downtown stadium.
Your downtown baseball dreams just got a little realer So look—we talk a lot about our barbecue, our jazz, and come on now, our Chiefs. But Kansas City, Missouri, is always reaching for something new...
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