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Missing man’s family has no answers
Jul 29, 11:30 PM
The sons of Larry Schnackenberg say they still have most of the questions of everyone else about his puzzling disappearance for the past three weeks. While they spend time by their father’s hospital bed, they do not press closely, they said.
- Overland Park installing speed sign on street where woman was killed Jul 29, 11:33 PM
- Victim of Parkville shooting identified; third teen arrested Jul 29, 9:50 PM
- Wyandotte County passes austere budget that raises tax rate for first time since 2002 Jul 29, 9:49 PM
- Water-main break disrupts traffic at Red Bridge and Holmes Jul 29, 5:35 PM
- KCK man charged in Shawnee murder Jul 29, 5:25 PM
Arlington cemetery’s lapses stun senators
Jul 30, 12:31 AM
WASHINGTON | Under hostile questioning from senators, two former top officials of Arlington National Cemetery acknowledged Thursday that they had been aware of problems for years with unmarked and mismarked graves and mishandled remains.
Shawnee firefighter became sick in his breathing mask, removed it and died, report says
Jul 30, 12:22 AM
In a house filled with smoke May 22, Shawnee firefighter John Glaser became sick in his breathing mask, removed it and died, investigators reported. The report from Kansas fire investigators said Glaser, 33, rescued a dog before going back in to look for the homeowner, who was not there.
- The Closing Bell | YRC continues its climb Jul 29, 4:41 PM
- Citigroup to pay $75 million fine for role in subprime crisis Jul 29, 4:25 PM
- Mortgage rates fall to 4.54 percent Jul 29, 11:36 AM
- Security firm says phone apps report personal info Jul 29, 11:34 AM
- Southwest profit beats analyst estimates Jul 29, 11:30 AM
Defensive lapse by Royals proves costly in 6-5 loss to Orioles in 11 innings
Jul 30, 12:39 AM
Bring together two struggling clubs – and, boy, the Royals and Orioles certainly qualify – and it’s no surprise (is it?) that a botched play produces the winning run? The Royals botched that play Thursday night in a 6-5 loss to Baltimore in 11 innings.
Pets in need of loving homes
Jul 28, 8:58 PM
Updated July 27 | Shelters around the Kansas City area have dogs and cats in need of forever homes. Here are a few friendly faces for consideration, including Arthur, a 4-year-old purebred white miniature Schnauzer.
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Missouri Western State University workers on Thursday installed a sign declaring the school as the site of the Chiefs training camp.
Photos | Chiefs arrive for training camp in St. Joseph
Jul 30, 1:03 AMChiefs players arrived Thursday for training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph.
Office Space | Meet monster-truck driver Nick Owens
Jul 29, 10:46 AM
He competes 48 weekends out of the year, and his big machine gets the worst gas mileage you've ever seen.
Community Faces | Justin Bieber fever hits KC fans well before concert
Jul 29, 4:01 PM
"Bieber Fever" brought a large crowd outside the Sprint Center on Wednesday. The teen idol from Canada performed here in front of an early arriving and enthusiastic audience.
- Movie poll | Who is your favorite Will Ferrell wingman (or wingwoman)?
- First look | He may look like Iron Man, but Daniel Craig is a Cowboy
- Drew Carey's lost it: Eighty pounds!
- CBS pits youth against age on next `Survivor'
- Obama on Chelsea's wedding: I wasn't invited
TV Barn | Critics hit Hollywood for annual television tour
Jul 29, 3:21 PM
Kansas City Star television critic Aaron Barnhart is in California this week for the television critics’ tour. Follow his reports at TV Barn.
THE DAY IN PHOTOS
Phuzzle | Going green
Jul 29, 1:15 PM
There's nothing old about this recycling-themed Phuzzle. Can you find the difference between two photos?
Special Reports & Projects
- Disability applicants struggle through a labyrinth of bureaucracy
- Human Trafficking in America: U.S. failing to find and help victims
- House for sale? A lot of money surrounds Rod Jetton’s political consulting work
- Investigation finds Enterprise Rent-A-Car sold Chevy Impalas without standard side air bags
- Murder Factory: 64130, the ZIP code of notoriety in Missouri
- Whistleblower raises maintenance concerns of aging aircraft at Air Force base
- The Secret Files: A look at complaints made to KC police
- Perks and Pensions
- Murder’s Big Month
- Jessica’s Trial: Child sex crimes are the tough to prosecute, even tougher on the kids who testify
- ‘88 explosion: Witnesses say federal investigator pressured them to lie
- Downtown KC shows improvement
- Paths to College
- Kansans at War: Bravo Battery's ordeal
- Crime falls in KC
- The New Veterans
- Light rail in Kansas City
- Front airbags don’t inflate in hundreds of head-on crashes
- A Way Out: Reporter spends year with KCK students
- KC TIFs: Taxpayers pay for developers’ good deals
- Zeke’s gift: Out of faith and sorrow come strength and peace
- Lax financial oversight riles some First Family followers
- New questions in deadly 1988 explosion
- Hot fuel for you, cold cash for Big Oil
- Rating the Neighborhoods: Steady improvement
- Rating the ‘Burbs: Rankings surprising
TODAY'S KANSAS CITY STAR
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- Arlington cemetery’s lapses stun senators Jul 30, 12:31 AM
- Overflowing on-campus housing leaves local universities pressed for options Jul 29, 10:25 PM
- A vision and old fire station could help inner-city kids be better at baseball — and life Jul 29, 11:09 PM
- Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law Jul 28, 11:46 PM
- Missouri schools falling behind No Child Left Behind Jul 29, 10:55 PM
- Shawnee firefighter became sick in his breathing mask, removed it and died, report says Jul 30, 12:22 AM
- Two Republicans seek Kansas attorney general post from different backgrounds Jul 30, 12:08 AM
- The Chiefs’ preseason picks up today with training camp in St. Joseph Jul 29, 11:47 PM
- Defensive lapse by Royals proves costly in 6-5 loss to Orioles in 11 innings Jul 30, 12:00 AM
- The Wizards hope to use the momentum from Man U victory in season’s second half Jul 29, 11:16 PM
- Citigroup is paying $75 million penalty for subprime debacle Jul 29, 10:45 PM
- KC man is given prestigious Charles Taylor ‘Master Mechanic’ award by FAA Jul 29, 10:46 PM
- Toyota issues another recall Jul 29, 10:46 PM
- Billy Graham | Pray for those who say they want nothing to do with God Jul 28, 8:25 PM
- Caption Contest | July 30 Jul 28, 6:57 PM
- Government moves to oversee genetic tests aimed at consumers Jul 28, 7:01 PM
'Ramona and Beezus': Perhaps a little too cute | 2½ stars
Jul 22, 10:52 AM
There are so many diversions and subplots in “Ramona and Beezus,” it’s hard to get caught up in any single story. Two romances, a lost job, a possible move, school mishaps, even a sickly old cat all converge in a way that is equal parts invigorating and irritating.
- Validity Screening Solutions Honored as one of Kansas City's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies
- Agent writes "how to" book
- Local Kansas City Start-Up Company Will Forever Change the Way Women Pay for Beauty and Cosmetic Services
- Kansas City Ichabod Club - Washburn Wednesday Social
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