The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal. The policy change takes effect Jan. 1.
New Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah, a practicing Muslim, elected not to return to the Minnesota Vikings last season and instead took his wife, parents and two older brothers on a monthlong pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last October. “To get back out here and to have a second chance, not a lot of people get one,” Abdullah said. “So this is a blessing.”
Oklahoma Joe’s is smoking out its barbecue competition: The local joint’s ribs were just named America’s Best by The Daily Meal. “In a city renowned for its pork ribs, the ones at Oklahoma Joe’s are simply the best,” proclaims the national foodie website, which gushes about the ribs’ “deeply burnished shade of red” and “picture-postcard-perfect” looks. Do you agree? Vote in our poll for your favorite KC ribs.
Fans crowded into Midland Theater on Wednesday night in downtown Kansas City for the sold-out Soundgarden concert. Highlights of the concert included “Hunted Down” from Soundgarden’s debut 1987 recording and the punk blast of “Kickstand.”
Star Shots | Photos of May 23, 2013
Kansas high school baseball and softball tournaments
Angels 5, Royals 4
Stars shine on Cannes red carpet
Folk singer and songwriter Bob Dylan turns 72
Oklahoma Joe's and the Kansas City barbecue tradition
Star Shots | Photos of May 22, 2013
Astros 3, Royals 1
Moore, Okla., digs out after deadly tornado
Chiefs' Wednesday practice at Arrowhead
Highest paid CEOs
First lady Michelle Obama visits Decatur House
A Field of Flags
Derrick Johnson discusses spring practices and new defense
RAW VIDEO: Police Memorial Service
Chiefs Dontari Poe talks about learning new defense
Chiefs Alex Smith on OTAs
Survivors of Moore, Okla., tornado share their stories
Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah on his Islamic pilgrimage
Full Gospel Assembly damaged in storm
Chiefs QB Chase Daniel on offensive tempo
Spiritual and emotional care to Oklahoma
Suspicious package at Union Station turns out to be empty cooler
Kingfisher County Task Force searches for tornado victims
Soundgarden at the Midland
T-Bones vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
Soap Box Derby Spring Rally II
Woofstock 2013 at Zona Rosa
Miles Against Melanoma
West Bottoms Car Show
Downtown Art Annual
T-Bones’ home opener vs. Wichita Wingnuts
Parkville Junk Extravaganza
Michael Bergen’s Toys for Disadvantaged Children Night Train Run
Armed Forces Day Parade and celebration
Heart Walk 2013
DJ K-Rokk at Tanner's in Waldo
Party Pics: Hopfest in Waldo
Party Pics: Flirt Friday at the VooDoo Lounge
Party Pics: Dollar night at Ernie Biggs
Party Pics: Deck Opening Party with the Stolen Winnebagos at the Longbranch
Party Pics: Rockfest after party at Angel's Rock Bar
Party Pics: Rockfest 2013
Party Pics: Kong's Jam for Life
Cuatro de Mayo Street Fest at Zocalo
Children sometimes arrive at their new foster home with nothing. But these girls aim to change that.
In the aftermath of an NCAA Tournament meltdown, and the loss of five starters from a Sweet 16 team, KU basketball coach Bill Self added the final pieces to what could be considered his finest recruiting class in Lawrence. Here’s what Andrew Wiggins, Tarik Black and the rest of the class bring to the Jayhawks and a stab at a starting lineup for next season.
DJ K-Rokk, aka DJ Drama, provided the soundtrack to the great night at Tanner's in Waldo where plenty of people enjoyed the late-night food and drinks.
There is a lot of apocalyptic talk from fans, and it all comes from an honest place. The Royals have taken their fans down this path many times before, a free-fall that either turns hope into hopelessness or twists the knife of suck a little bit more. Are you mad? Tell us how mad in our poll.
To more than a few grateful residents who live alongside the aging couple on Cottonwood Drive and Whispering Oaks Boulevard in Moore, Okla., Jerry and Linda Woods are true angels. A sign spray-painted on the crumbling bricks of the Woods’ home, in the midst of a devastated landscape of twisted cars and crushed homes, tells why: “Thank You Jerry U Saved My Family Lives.”
When high school student Zach Sobiech learned he didn't have much longer to live, his mother suggested he write letters to tell his loved ones goodbye. Instead, the Minnesota teenager turned to writing music - and his farewell song, "Clouds," became a YouTube sensation that has attracted more than 4 million views.
As recent evidence shows in Raytown and Lee’s Summit, Wal-Mart usually gets its way by wooing public officials with the possibility of future tax revenues and wearing down its opponents.
OK, so you have relatives coming in from out of town this summer. You want to show them what a neat place Kansas City is, but there are so many things to do, and you’re not sure how to pick and choose. Save this list, and you’ll have a perfect itinerary no matter when or how long the interlopers stay.
One can envision the hearings. The outraged congressmen and the pompous senators grilling the secretary, with no answer likely to satisfy. The TV lights and live coverage on Fox. A new revelation (or non-revelation) popping up every couple of days. Is it any wonder good people are reluctant to go into public service these days?
“Behind the Candelabra” is like “Casino,” with Michael Douglas instead of Robert De Niro and Matt Damon in the Sharon Stone role. The HBO movie is Steven Soderbergh’s dramatization of a tell-all by Scott Thorson, Liberace’s boyfriend and companion of five years.
Hmmm. Why does that guy look familiar? And why do all the paparazzi seem so interested in him? Anyway, reality matters not when it comes to the caption contest. You could score a $25 gift card if you write the winning caption.
SoftBank Corp. has agreed to appoint a U.S. government-approved “security director” to the wireless phone company’s board to address national security concerns. It made the unusual commitment to several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, as it presses for federal approval of its agreement to buy 70 percent of Sprint for $20.1 billion.
Updated May 22: This man is wanted for burglary. If you have information about any of these fugitives, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477), go to KCCrimeStoppers.com, or text TIP452 plus message and send to 274637. All calls are anonymous.
