Government & Politics

Obama tackles economy, cynicism in Kansas City speech

President Barack Obama spent Tuesday night in a downtown Kansas City hotel, waking with an 11 a.m. speech about the economy planned for the Uptown Theater. He’s visited the area four times in as many years to make his pitch on making the economy more prosperous and more fair.

Red Zone

An interesting competition at wide receiver at Chiefs camp

There are likely two spots available and nine players who could fill them. All offer intriguing potential for the Kansas City Chiefs this fall.

Local

Nonviolence rally marred by multiple fights

Performers and animals from the UniverSoul Circus paraded north on Prospect Avenue from 39th Street to a rally that filled the parking lot of the Linwood Shopping Center. The guest of honor was Ka’Vyea Tyson-Curry, the 10-year-old boy who was paralyzed from the waist down in a shooting that killed his father earlier this year. But the event had to be stopped by organizers after multiple fights broke out.

Campus Corner

Amazing photos of flooded Pauley Pavilion on UCLA campus

Officials in Los Angles say it could take several days to repair a water pipe that broke Tuesday, leaking some 8 million gallons and inundating UCLA campus. The photos on Twitter were amazing.

Campaign for Missouri road and bridge repair omits the words ‘tax increase’

With time ticking down before voters head to the polls Aug. 5, proponents of the sales tax increase have a massive campaign war chest at their disposal to make their case. They also have a delicate balance to strike, inspiring voters who support the measure to show up without inflaming an electorate in Missouri loath to raise taxes of any kind.

Royals’ offense goes lifeless in 2-1 loss to Minnesota Twins

On the doorstep of the final two months of their most highly anticipated season in 20 years, the Royals offered up one of their worst performances of the season Tuesday night in a 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The Kansas City lineup managed a mere two hits and never advanced a runner to third base in Minnesota starter Kyle Gibson’s seven innings.

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Stargazing

Five of Justin Timberlake’s best TV moments

Kansas City belongs to Justin Timberlake for the next two nights as he performs at the Sprint Center. So let’s get in the mood by reviewing some of our favorite JT TV moments.

Stargazing

Five of Justin Timberlake’s best TV moments

Kansas City belongs to Justin Timberlake for the next two nights as he performs at the Sprint Center. So let’s get in the mood by reviewing some of our favorite JT TV moments.

The Buzz

The battle lines form over 'Freedom to Farm'

And...Common Core supporters want to inject more emotion into their arguments for keeping the new standards

Judging the Royals

Why Jarrod Dyson did not pinch-run right away

After the game, Ned Yost said it was not a steal situation. Twins closer Glen Perkins is left-handed, so a runner has a very difficult time getting a jump. Once Perkins does go home, he only takes 1.1 seconds to get the ball there. The average is about 1.4 seconds, so Perkins is very quick to home plate — too quick for Dyson to steal.

Chow Town

Safety tips developed over the years for those with food allergies

With food allergies being a part of her life, Elaine Garrison shares safety tips she’s learned from her experiences.

Mary Sanchez

KCI valet promises are greeted with doubt and worry

The customer is always right. At Kansas City International Airport, officials know it. Time will tell if they keep the adage in focus.

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