State of the City ⛲️

Mayor Quinton Lucas will deliver the State of the City address tomorrow.

February 05, 2025

Here’s what’s in store today:

⛲️ KCMO State of the City

🍔 A new concept from 54th Street

🏐 Triple Crown Volleyball

🤔 Super Bowl Trivia

Community

Mayor Lucas to Deliver KCMO State of the City Address Tomorrow

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KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas will deliver the 2025 State of the City address tomorrow (2/6) at noon.

  • How We Doin’: The annual speech will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers and will introduce the city’s budget and vision for the following year. For examples of what the State of the City addresses entail, check out last year’s address from Mayor Lucas.

  • Big Plans: Kansas City has some massive developments on its horizon, and city leadership is busier than ever in preparation. Notable upcoming projects include the South Loop Project, 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations, Berkley Riverfront development, Country Club Plaza redevelopment, and more.

You can watch the State of the City address live on the City of Kansas City’s YouTube channel.

Food and Drink

New Concept from 54th Street Grill & Bar Opening Two New Metro Locations

Five Four Restaurant and Drafthouse

Local restaurant chain 54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar is rebranding and opening two new metro locations.

  • New Name, New Spots: The restaurant will open two new metro locations under the name Five Four Restaurant and Drafthouse. The first will be located at Highway 50 and Route 291 in Lee’s Summit and the second in Lenexa City Center. The company will eventually rebrand all its restaurants to the Five Four name.

  • 5-4 Good Buddy: The new locations will feature expanded food and drink menus, outdoor seating, yard games, and pickleball courts (Lee’s Summit location only). Five Four also operates restaurants in St. Louis, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin.

The current 54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar location in Lee’s Summit (815 SE Third St.) will eventually close. Both new locations are expected to be open in 2026.

Events

Kansas City to Host LOVB Professional Volleyball Tournament

LOVB

An all-new midseason tournament dubbed the LOVB Classic is coming soon to Kansas City.

  • Side Out: Triple Crown Sports and League One Volleyball (LOVB) coordinate the tournament, which is held in conjunction with the Triple Crown NIT. All six professional LOVB teams compete in the winner-take-all tournament from February 14 to 16 at Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City.

  • Best on the Court: The LOVB is a premier professional volleyball league featuring teams from Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha, and Salt Lake City. Players include Olympians, members of Team USA, and former NCAA All-Americans.

Get your tickets for the LOVB Classic HERE.

Trivia 🤔

Super Bowl IV in 1970 wasn’t just a win for the Chiefs—it also marked the start of the KC mafia’s downfall due to their involvement in illegal gambling. The Vikings were heavy favorites, but the Chiefs pulled off the upset.

How many points were the Vikings favored by?

  • Vikings by 4

  • Vikings by 6

  • Vikings by 11

  • Vikings by 14

Get the answer and learn the story in tomorrow’s Stories from the City by KC Yesterday!

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In Other News…

  • 🫖 Here’s the Tea: Boulevard Brewing Co. is excited to announce its newest addition to its beverage lineup: Quirk Hard Tea! The sunny sippers are infused with green tea, cane sugar, and real fruit juice. Flavors include Lemonade Tea, Rasberry Tea, Peach Tea, and Pomegranate Tea.

  • 🐭 Chuck E. Chiefs: A friendly wager between local management at Kansas City and Philadelphia Chuck E. Cheese restaurants includes temporary renaming based on the winner of Super Bowl LIX. If the Chiefs win? It’s “Chuck E. Chiefs”. If the Eagles win? It’s “Chuck ‘Eagles’ Cheese”.

  • 🏟️ The Saga Continues: The Royals Stadium conversation may swirl for a few months longer. Royals Chairman and CEO John Sherman said, “It’s our objective, by midyear, to be prepared to talk about it.” at the recent Royals Rally.

  • 🚌 Getting Around Town: Johnson County is exploring expanding its transit system in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Options include a bus service to the airport and routes from the county to the festivities.

  • 📺 Sweets on TV: ICYMI, Mclain’s Bakery was on Good Morning America! The beloved local bakery hosted a Battle of the Bites segment during coverage of Super Bowl LIX preparations.

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