Lobbyists spent $200,000 on trips for Missouri lawmakers
Industry and special interest groups spent more than $200,000 in the last three years on trips for Missouri lawmakers, according to a newspaper analysis.
Billy Butler likely moving back to cleanup spot
The reason is two-fold: Butler has been five for 14 in his last four games and appears to be rounding into his usual form. Meanwhile, Salvador Perez. who replaced Butler as the No. 4 hitter, has batted just .108 in his last nine games. He has one hit in his cleanup cameo.
Teen OK after riding in wheel well of Hawaii jet
Officials say a 16-year-old boy is "lucky to be alive" and unharmed after flying from California to Hawaii stowed away in a plane's wheel well, surviving cold temperatures at 38,000 feet and a lack of oxygen.
Missouri House panel to discuss impeaching Gov. Jay Nixon
A hearing on three articles of impeachment against the Democratic governor will take place on Wednesday.
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Easter Parade at Zona Rosa
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Sporting KC vs. Montreal Impact fans
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Hyde Park Spring Frolic and Egg Hunt
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Down Syndrome Guild of Greater Kansas City Prom
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Community of Christ Church Easter Carnival
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The 87th annual Kansas Relays
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New Life Family Church Spring Festival
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Westport Easter SpEGGtacular
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Southcreek Office Park Easter Egg 5K and Bunny Fun Run
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Good Friday on the Plaza
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Embassy Suites 25th Anniversary Client Party
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Antioch Park Easter Egg Hunt
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In Colorado, a 4/20 pot holiday tries to go mainstream
Once the province of activists and stoners, the traditional pot holiday of April 20 has gone mainstream in the first state in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana. Tens of thousands gathered for a weekend of Colorado cannabis-themed festivals and entertainment.
For Frazier Glenn Miller Jr., a war declaration and a reduced sentence
In December 1987, he was facing 15 years in prison and half a million dollars in fines after mailing a “Declaration of War” to authorities and white activists across the country. In a letter to the judge, Miller said his declaration was wrong. Miller cut a deal with prosecutors, agreeing to cooperate fully with a federal investigation. In less than three years, he was a free man.
A warm welcome for marathoners in Boston Monday
It's off to the races Monday morning for myself and 35,999 other runners at the 118th Boston Marathon.
Kraft recalls 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer wieners
Kraft Foods is recalling 96,000 pounds of its Oscar Mayer wieners because they may mistakenly contain cheese.
KCI task force is poised to recommend airport terminal layout
The KCI Terminal Advisory Group appears ready to decide Tuesday or soon after on a specific terminal configuration for the airport’s future. The group is expected to recommend one of three options: major renovation of two existing terminals, renovation of two existing terminals with a central building connection, or construction of a new single terminal.
Gov. Sam Brownback signs bill saying Medicaid expansion decision rests with Kansas Legislature
Medicaid won’t expand in Kansas anytime soon. HB 2552, which requires an act of the Legislature to expand Medicaid through the Affordable Care Act, has been signed by Gov. Sam Brownback, his office announced Friday.
Running backs in draft could be hurt as teams place less value on position
Veteran runners aren’t getting big bucks in free-agency, and those in 2014 NFL Draft will get less guaranteed money the lower they are selected. The financial realities of the situation means that it behooves college running backs to get into the league as soon as possible so they can get their free-agency clock started.
Actress Connie Stevens wants to make people laugh — because they need it
Connie Stevens — who is in town to star in the New Theatre Restaurant production of “Miracle on South Division Street” — was the classic studio starlet. She made dumb TV shows (“Hawaiian Eye”) and movies we now regard as camp (“Parrish,” “Susan Slade”). She made pop records. As time went by, she played Vegas. But as is often the case with celebrities we think we know, a serious human being is at work behind the superficial imagery.
Sporting KC vs. Montreal Impact fans
Fans gathered to cheer for Sporting Kansas City as they played the Montreal Impact on Saturday night at Sporting Park. Sporting won the match 4-0.
Teachers from UMKC learn to survive urban schools’ rigors
By now, at least half of them should be gone. Out of teaching within five years. That’s the national trend the first graduating class of the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Institute for Urban Education was up against. Yet they’ve made it. All of them.
Christians around the world celebrate Easter
From the splendor of the Vatican to some of the world's most troubled regions, Christians worldwide sought hope Sunday in their religion's holiest event — the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. In Rome, Pope Francis made an Easter plea for peace and dialogue in Ukraine and Syria and for an end to terrorist attacks against Christians in Nigeria. He also called for more attention to the needy and the hungry.
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr.’s visit to Kansas City aims to spotlight policy and debate
Kansas City will hear the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. this week, a man most often referred to as “Obama’s former minister.” It’s part of a mission established at the Saint Paul School of Theology to engage the community on matters of public service, policy and debate.
Study: Fuels from corn waste not better than gas
Biofuels made from the leftovers of harvested corn plants are worse than gasoline for global warming in the short term, a study shows, challenging the Obama administration's conclusions that they are a much cleaner oil alternative and will help combat climate change.
