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Yordano Ventura doesn’t show his hand in Royals’ 11-9 victory over Indians

Royals right-hander Yordano Ventura hardly resembled the pitcher who looked so dominant in winning game six of the 2014 World Series. The Cleveland Indians batted around in the bottom of the first against Ventura on Friday, scoring four runs on four hits, but the Royals went on to win 11-9 at Goodyear Stadium.

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Modified toy cars give kids with special needs a new way to get around

The battery-powered cars, purchased for less than $100 at Wal-Mart and other stores, offer an alternative to motorized wheelchairs that cost $15,000 to $20,000.

Technology

Google Fiber raises rates for TV subscriptions for new customers

Google Fiber is raising the monthly fee for its TV-and-Internet service to $130 from $120. The higher rate applies only to customers who sign up after Monday. Google’s price increase comes amid an increasingly competitive market for TV and Internet service.

Chiefs

Chiefs are discussing a restructured deal with Tamba Hali

Linebacker Tamba Hali and the Chiefs have been working on a restructured deal that may give Kansas City some much-needed salary-cap room.

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NCAA comes down hard on Jim Boeheim and Syracuse, but 2003 NCAA title is safe

The NCAA said that Syracuse’s infractions included academic misconduct, extra benefits and failure to follow its drug-testing program. The penalties include vacated wins and coach Jim Boeheim will be suspended for the first nine conference games of 2015-16.

Government & Politics

Danforth aide on the phone with Tom Schweich moments before Missouri auditor’s suicide

An aide to former Sen. Jack Danforth said she was talking with Tom Schweich on the phone when he handed the device to his wife. Moments later, the Missouri auditor’s wife said he had shot himself.

Living

Now is the time to see blue morpho butterflies at Powell Gardens

Take a spring break trip just east of Kansas City to Powell Gardens, where the tropical conservatory through March will be filled with hundreds of blue morpho butterflies and an array of orchids.

Chow Town

Tap in to spring with 6 Kansas City beer festivals

Mark your calendars, beer lovers: Spring is the season for beer festivals in Kansas City. Here are six worth considering.

Government & Politics

Lobbyist confronts Topeka teacher over Brownback mention in speech

A lobbyist who used to work as Gov. Sam Brownback’s chief of staff is defending his confrontation with a Topeka teacher he claims was unprofessional in referencing the governor in her speech at a Model UN competition.

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Ronda Rousey breaks a guy’s ribs after he says she’s not strong enough to compete with men

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Stargazing

Suckered? Giant octopus at Seattle Aquarium makes a run for it – or maybe not

A video of an octopus at the Seattle Aquarium trying to climb out of its tank has gone viral. But aquarium folks say the Giant Pacific Octopus was just exploring its new space. Right.

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Suckered? Giant octopus at Seattle Aquarium makes a run for it – or maybe not

A video of an octopus at the Seattle Aquarium trying to climb out of its tank has gone viral. But aquarium folks say the Giant Pacific Octopus was just exploring its new space. Right.

The K Zone

Video: What does future hold for Royals’ Brandon Finnegan

Andy McCullough, the Royals reporter for The Kansas City Star, talked with CineSport’s Noah Coslov about the Royals’ plans for pitcher Brandon Finnegan. The chat also included other of the Royals’ prospects who are turning heads this spring.

Back to Rockville

Avett Brothers, Old Crow coming to Starlight Theater

Starlight Theater continues to book blockbuster summer shows.

Public Editor

Readers offer divergent opinions on how to cover F. Glenn Miller Jr.

News of F. Glenn Miller’s trial in the killing of three people at two Jewish centers in Johnson County is certainly important to cover. But readers don’t all agree on what that coverage should consist of.

Red Zone

NFL free-agency primer: 17 free-agent fits for the Chiefs

Starting Saturday, NFL teams can communicate with representatives for free-agent players and discuss potential contracts. Considering the Chiefs still need to get under the salary cap before they could sign a free agent, here are some players at key positions (wide receiver, offensive line, inside linebacker and defensive back), both expensive and cheap, who would be nice fits in KC.

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