Did Carrie Underwood bomb or shine in 'The Sound of Music Live'? Twitter sounds off
In the annals of television Twitter history, “The Sound of Music Live” will likely best “Sharknado” for insta-reaction.
Sporting KC finds success by including fans in its decision-making
Sporting Kansas City will play for the championship of its league Saturday, but in some ways the franchise is working on something more important. In some ways, the franchise is working on something the Royals and Chiefs should try to emulate.
World mourns Mandela, struggles to find the words
For most of the world, his name is synonymous with courage and perseverance. Leaders and citizens, athletes and artists remembered Nelson Mandela on Friday — though many struggled to find words big enough to describe the man who changed the face of South Africa and inspired a continent and a world: a colossus, a father figure, a giant baobab tree providing shade for an entire nation.
Sports announcer Dave Armstrong is ticketed after fight on golf course
He is accused of fighting with another golfer during a dispute Nov. 15 at the Fred Arbanas Golf Course in Longview Lake Park. Armstrong said he was the victim in the assault and planned to contest the ticket.
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Kanye West concertgoers at the Sprint Center
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Chiefs vs. Broncos tailgaters
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Toys and crafts shows at KCI Expo
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City Market’s Whoville Holidays
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Frontier Feline Fanciers Cat Show
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Breakfast with Santa at Mahaffie
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Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
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Black Friday at Zona Rosa
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Pilgrim Run 5K
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Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner
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Thanksgiving travelers Wednesday at Kansas City International Airport
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Thanksgiving travelers Tuesday at Kansas City International Airport
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Henry Josey’s comeback from knee injury is a microcosm of Mizzou’s turnaround
Two years ago, Henry Josey took a pitch and darted left toward the sideline. It would be the last time he’d carry a football in a game for 659 days after suffering an knee injury so bad that doctors told MU coach Gary Pinkel it was more likely to occur in a “car wreck.” But not only has Josey made a comeback, so has Mizzou, which plays Auburn for the SEC title on Saturday in Atlanta.
More snow likely this weekend as arctic blast hits KC and icy storm moves into Missouri
Like an unwanted house guest, the bitter cold front that moved into Kansas City is going to stay awhile, and it’s likely to bring a friend — more snow. The storm on Thursday brought sleet, freezing rain and snow to Missouri, creating hazardous driving conditions and prompting Gov. Jay Nixon to activate the State Emergency Operations Center.
‘Bonnie & Clyde’ pulls the masks off its bandits
Just forget about Warren Beatty. That’s the best way to enjoy the new “Bonnie & Clyde,” which will saturate three cable networks beginning tonight. Comparing it with Arthur Penn’s 1967 classic, which had Faye Dunaway as a sexually voracious Bonnie to Beatty’s impotent Clyde, might just spoil both of them for you.
It’s the season of shopping — and stealing
Experienced thieves working in teams distract shoppers and steal their wallets, purses or shopping bags. As holiday shoppers descend on restaurants, malls, shopping districts and grocery stores, police are watching for those who target them.
Despite rough few weeks, Chiefs confident in their defense
The stats have been ugly recently, but it's the losses that have bothered Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson. So when he learned that the Chiefs' once-vaunted defense ¯ you know, the one that was dominant during their 9-0 start this season ¯ has allowed over 400 yards in four consecutive games, Johnson was, well, somewhat taken aback.
In KC and elsewhere, rallies call for higher fast-food wages
The goal of $15 an hour is about double the current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour and about $6.50 more an hour than what the average fast-food worker is earning in the Kansas City area.
Mizzou defends, then holds off West Virginia 80-71
Early season games present an opportunity for college basketball teams to work on all facets of their games. For Missouri, closing out a contest will be the teaching moment from its 80-71 triumph over West Virginia in a Big 12/SEC Challenge game on Thursday.
K-State hands Mississippi its first loss
On one end of the court, Thomas Gipson fought his way to the rim and made a contested layup. On the other, he blocked back-to-back shots and helped his teammates score in transition. The crowd at Bramlage Coliseum, easily the largest of the season, roared in approval. That sequence didn’t go down as the decisive moment in Kansas State’s 61-58 victory over Mississippi in Thursday’s Big 12/SEC challenge, but it might have been the most important.
Woman unknowingly tweeted about death of husband
A Washington state woman who regularly monitors police scanner traffic unknowingly live-tweeted about her husband's death in a freeway crash.
High-tech driving range TopGolf coming to Overland Park
TopGolf, a high-tech driving range, bar and restaurant complex, is coming to the metro. The Dallas-based company wants to build a 70,000-square-foot, three-level center at the northeast corner of 107th Street and Nall Avenue in Overland Park. If all goes as planned it will open in the second quarter of 2015.
Missouri’s Lisa Henning makes impact off volleyball court
Missouri’s Lisa Henning became the Missouri volleyball team’s career leader in kills (1,767) and points (2,003 1/2) this season. But her track record of community service paints a picture of a big hitter with a soft touch.
Man who died outside Arrowhead Stadium was punched repeatedly, authorities say
Witnesses at Arrowhead Stadium saw a tailgater pummel a man who apparently had climbed into the wrong vehicle Sunday, according to new details obtained by The Star. After the beating, the tailgater and his friends went back to their vehicles to watch the Chiefs game on TV. But when someone noticed the man was not breathing and summoned police, the tailgater fled the stadium.
Texas A&M leader will be the new University of Missouri chancellor
R. Bowen Loftin “is regarded as one of the top academic leaders in the nation and one of the most beloved and respected presidents in the history of Texas A&M, and we are honored to have him join us at the University of Missouri,” said UM System President Tim Wolfe.
