The proposed perks

• Both teams insure they can take care of themselves. The teams pledged to take over their respective facilities’ insurance coverages from the county — an ~$80 to ~$100 million cost the county would no longer have to pay.
• The teams’ share of the existing park property tax can be reallocated from Truman Sports Complex into "~$140 million for other County purposes.”
• They also plan to be team players by entering a “robust community benefits agreement ... similar to deals signed by other professional baseball and football teams.”

The fine print

• Trailblazing Talks with Ella Al-Shamahi | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | Listen as the paleoanthropologist shares what she thinks it takes to create a more sustainable future.

• Ft. Leavenworth Rod & Gun Club: General Membership Meeting | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Fort Leavenworth Hunt Lodge, 800 Wainwright St., Leavenworth, KS | Learn about upcoming club activities over steak and potatoes.
• 10th Anniversary Dinner | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | The Belfry, 1532 Grand Blvd., KCMO | $70 | Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Belfry with a special tapas-style dinner inspired by Chef Celina’s most recent trip to Barcelona.

• MONGA Meetup | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Company, 2501 Southwest Blvd., KCMO | Free | Spend time catching up with your Missouri National Guard Association friends.

• 2024 Kansas City Tattoo Expo | Friday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 14 | Times vary | Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W. 12th St., KCMO | $20-$35 | Get tatted at the inaugural expo hosted by the Ink Masters Tattoo Show featuring ~100 artists harboring all different styles.
• Emo Night | Friday, Jan. 12 | 7 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO | $25.49 | Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you... if you come to this emotional party.

• Ready for a stay-cation, KC? The Wall Street Journal named Kansas City one of the 10 best places to visit in 2024. Besides Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce taking over all of pop culture, it cited Pennway Point, the inaugural PickleCon, CPKC Stadium + Rock Island Bridge. (Wall Street Journal)

• Saddle up, breakfast and lunch eatery Atomic Cowboy‘s new Overland Park location (7101 W. 80th St.) has arrived. Stop by for giant cinnamon rolls and arcade gaming after its expected late January opening. (Johnson County Post)

• The Chiefs’ first home playoff game has been decided — a wild card match with the Miami Dolphins. This will be Miami wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s first game back at Arrowhead after being traded from the Chiefs two years ago. (FOX4)

• Prairie Village wants a new community center — and they want to hear what you think. The public is invited to discuss replacing the Paul Henson YMCA (4200 W. 79th St.) at a Thursday, Jan. 25 meeting at the Meadowbrook Park clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave. (Johnson County Post)

• $97 million — the reported net worth of Olivia Benson, Taylor Swift’s cat. Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce, tails the feline with a paw-try net worth of $40 million.

• Lionel Messi is coming to KC — the soccer superstar will appear in his first Midwestern match when Sporting KC and Inter Miami CF face off at Arrowhead Stadium. Tickets for the Saturday, April 13 event will go live at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

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