Chiefs

KC Chiefs players place trust in coach Andy Reid as another physical camp looms

Saturday’s Chiefs training camp practice will be the first of many in full pads, and Kansas City’s players are still buying into Andy Reid’s philosophy about the importance of hitting before the season.

Government & Politics

UMKC snuffing out smoking on campus

The university’s new policy prohibiting smoking and the use of all tobacco products on campus goes into effect Aug. 1. But there are no penalties for violators; “we are calling this a good citizen policy,” UMKC says.

Yael T. Abouhalkah

Heritage Foundation economist defends Sam Brownback, attacks Paul Krugman, but then ... oops

Heritage Foundation economist Stephen Moore used outdated and inaccurate job growth information in an opinion column he wrote about Kansas tax cuts and Gov. Sam Brownback in early July. The wrong data undermined one of Moore’s key arguments — that low-tax states have shown tremendous job gains and that high-tax states don’t grow as strongly.

Don't Kill The Mellinger

Mindy Corporon’s energy is slowly returning

Mindy Corporon lost her 14-year-old son and 69-year-old father in the Jewish Community Center shootings that shook Kansas City in April, but she her energy is returning to the point where she is planning to run a marathon this weekend.

Latest News

Comcast cancels promotional event at Kansas senator’s home

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Live updates, stats from Friday evening’s Royals-Indians game

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Kansas City artist found dead on Utah trail

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Big 12 football facilities always on the grow

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Missouri’s Memorial Stadium to debut east-side expansion for 2014 football season

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Kansas City Chiefs training camp report, July 25: A bad kind of misdirection

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AAU’s Allonzo Trier shows why he’s one of top recruits in nation

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Carjacked SUV hits crowd, killing 3 young siblings

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No charges against Overland Park officer in shooting

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I-435 in Overland Park will close at night this weekend

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Heat advisory issued for Kansas City area as temperatures quickly rise

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Probe into Kansas girl's death in hot car to include foster homes arranged by contractor

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Editor's Picks

Steve Paul

Given the options, Kansas City should preserve and reuse Kemper Arena

Renovating and reusing Kemper seems to me to offer the best chance at connecting with and spurring further human activity in a district that’s gaining some traction.

Business

Fast food workers prepare to escalate wage demands

Fast food workers say they're prepared to escalate their campaign for higher wages and union representation, starting with a national convention in suburban Chicago where more than 1,000 workers will discuss the future of the effort that has spread to dozens of cities in less than two years.

Performing Arts

Homegrown theater: Starlight tackles ‘The Sound of Music’

At Starlight this week, it’s like the old days: putting together a large-scale musical with a huge cast in record time.

University of Missouri

Missouri’s Memorial Stadium to debut east-side expansion for 2014 football season

The east-side expansion of the Missouri Tigers’ Memorial Stadium — with its $45.5 million price tag — will add 4,100 upper deck seats and 1,200 premium seats ahead of the 2014 season.

Local Columnists

Steve Kraske: Something is happening in Kansas

A year ago, the state’s two leading Republicans looked to be locks for re-election. Today, Sen. Pat Roberts and Gov. Sam Brownback have real reason to worry.

Government & Politics

Comcast cancels promotional event at Kansas senator’s home

Live updates, stats from Friday evening’s Royals-Indians game

Dale Irwin: Payday loans drain needy families

Nearly half of Kansas City area health care workers lack bachelor’s degrees

Ray Rice case, including NFL punishment, highlights victims’ dilemma

Obama administration plan would process youths in Honduras seeking U.S. entry

Former priest Shawn Ratigan’s 50-year sentence for child pornography upheld

New City Market vendor offers gourmet snacks

New south Kansas City breakfast, lunch & dinner venue

At the Web.com Midwest Classic, cancer survivor revels in being back on the course

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Blogs & Columns

Chow Town

Soda pop strikes back

Authentic root beers, ginger ales, citrus and herbal soft drinks made with real sugar and bottled in glass are bringing back long-lost tastes of summer.

Chow Town

Soda pop strikes back

Authentic root beers, ginger ales, citrus and herbal soft drinks made with real sugar and bottled in glass are bringing back long-lost tastes of summer.

Stargazing

Eric Stonestreet refused to be photographed with Rick Santorum

Here’s a heads-up to any politician out there who doesn’t support gay marriage: Please don’t ask Eric Stonestreet to pose with you.

The Buzz

New poll shows Roberts barrrrely ahead of Democrat Taylor

The latest SurveyUSA poll shows Roberts leading Wolf by 20, but even that lead has shrunk dramatically

Gregorian Chants

Friday Five: Baffling Royals, gracious Alex Smith, Heineman’s prediction and ... futsal?

In his Friday Five, Kansas City Star columnist Vahe Gregorian says it’s impossible to look away from the Royals, who constantly redefine their season.

Stargazing

Morgan Freeman sucks on helium, hilarity ensues

Morgan Freeman is such a good sport. When Jimmy Fallon asked him to take a drag on a helium balloon, the velvet-voiced actor obliged. And we’re so glad that he did.

Special Projects

Economic mobility: The chance to move from poverty to wealth defines the American dream.

Boilermakers union leaders receive lofty pay, benefits

Doctors Inc.: Medicine goes corporate as more physicians join hospital payrolls

Denise’s decision: How will she know when it’s time to place her husband in nursing care?

Kansas City Zoo: Penguins