Lisa Gutierrez

Kansas, Kansas City

Writer and Reporter at Kansas City Star

I write about life in Kansas City for @KCStar - our highs, lows, quirks. And Taylor Swift. #caregivers #mentalhealth #doglovers #KU #bekind #Oz

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Taylor Swift in Whitney Houston role in 'The Bodyguard?' Tyra Banks likes the idea

5 days ago | kansascity.com | Lisa Gutierrez

Some fans would like to see Taylor Swift, seen here entering GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium before the AFC Championship Game on Jan. 26, 2025, star in the upcoming remake of the Whitney Houston classic, "The Bodyguard." [email protected] News that the director of Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" movie will helm the remake of "The Bodyguard" has connected the name of the Kansas City Chiefs superfan to the project. Can you envision Swift in the famous role that made Whitney Houston a movie star?
Taylor Swift in Whitney Houston role in ‘The Bodyguard?’ Tyra Banks likes the idea

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Gutierrez

News that the director of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” movie will helm the remake of “The Bodyguard” has connected the name of the Kansas City Chiefs superfan to the project. Can you envision Swift in the famous role that made Whitney Houston a movie star?
Former Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney shoots down retirement rumor. (But what about his music?)

5 days ago | gazettextra.com | Lisa Gutierrez

By Lisa Gutierrez - The Kansas City Star (TNS) KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Former Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney spent part of his Thursday knocking down internet rumors from "goofies" that he is done playing football. But he took advantage of all the yacking to promote his other career - rapping as his alter ego Yung Joka. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Former Chiefs receiver Kadarius Toney shoots down retirement rumor. (But what about his music?)

6 days ago | dailyitem.com | Lisa Gutierrez

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Chiefs wide receiver Kadarius Toney spent part of his Thursday knocking down internet rumors from “goofies” that he is done playing football. But he took advantage of all the yacking to promote his other career — rapping as his alter ego Yung Joka. kAm“v@@7:6D @? E96 ?6E 9@==6C:?8 :> C6E:C:?8[” E96 EH@\E:>6 $FA6C q@H= 492>A HC@E6 @? 9:D x?DE28C2> DE@CJ %9FCD52J]k^AmkAm“yFDE H2?E <=@FE]]] 2:? DA62<:?8 @? E96 WA@@A 6>@;:X ?@>@]k^AmkAm“{@G6 52 2EE6?E:@?
Viral Dubai chocolate trend hits Kansas City. What it is and where to find it

1 week ago | kansascity.com | Lisa Gutierrez

Adriana Davalos, known to her 74,000 Instagram followers as KC Lifestyle Girl, cracks open a Dubai chocolate bar at World Fresh Market in Overland Park. The viral Dubai chocolate trend has come to Kansas City. Instagram/KC Lifestyle Girl Late last week the Hy-Vee in Gladstone posted a video of an employee sharing late-breaking candy news. "We just got Dubai chocolate back in stock," he excitedly proclaimed in a Facebook video.
Viral Dubai chocolate trend hits Kansas City. What it is and where to find it

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Gutierrez

Late last week the Hy-Vee in Gladstone posted a video of an employee sharing late-breaking candy news. “We just got Dubai chocolate back in stock,” he excitedly proclaimed in a Facebook video. “That’s right, the TikTok sensation is quickly becoming one of our most famous candy bars here.”If you’ve never heard of Dubai chocolate you probably don’t spend a lot of time on TikTok. The sweet treat born in the Middle East became a worldwide phenomenon thanks to the social media platform.
Maggie Witt will throw first pitch at a Royals game. Here's the story behind it

1 week ago | kansascity.com | Lisa Gutierrez

Maggie Witt, wife of Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., has created a collection of women's workout apparel that launches April 20. The couple is seen here on the red carpet at the 2024 MLB All-Star game. USA TODAY Sports Maggie Witt has teamed up with Fit Brit, a Kansas City luxury women's athleisure brand, to create a women's workout apparel collection that launches Sunday.
For 60 years Kansas town has honored presidential runners-up, like Kamala Harris

2 weeks ago | kansas.com | Lisa Gutierrez

In the heat of social media battles, Donald Trump fans use two words to smack down Kamala Harris supporters and critics of his thus-far tumultuous presidency: You lost!‘Tis true. But in one hamlet of about 2,800 residents in the northwest corner of the Sunflower State, once little more than a stop on a stagecoach route, there is no shame in running for president and losing. In Norton, Kansas, presidential runners-up are celebrated.
For 60 years Kansas town has honored presidential runners-up, like Kamala Harris

2 weeks ago | kansascity.com | Lisa Gutierrez

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is the latest addition to the They Also Ran Gallery in Norton, Kan., which honors people who lost their bids for the White House. Courtesy, They Also Ran Gallery In the heat of social media battles, Donald Trump fans use two words to smack down Kamala Harris supporters and critics of his thus-far tumultuous presidency: You lost!'Tis true.
For 60 years Kansas town has honored presidential runners-up, like Kamala Harris

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lisa Gutierrez

In the heat of social media battles, Donald Trump fans use two words to smack down Kamala Harris supporters and critics of his thus-far tumultuous presidency: You lost!‘Tis true. But in one hamlet of about 2,800 residents in the northwest corner of the Sunflower State, once little more than a stop on a stagecoach route, there is no shame in running for president and losing. In Norton, Kansas, presidential runners-up are celebrated.