Kansas City police raided a Grandview residence Thursday afternoon and arrested a man suspected in the series of shootings on area roadways that injured three people and put drivers on edge for nearly two weeks. Police Chief Darryl Forté announced the arrest in a late afternoon tweet and said more details will be released at a news conference on Friday.
Missouri men’s basketball coach Frank Haith’s tenure with the Tigers has been a rollercoaster, and the ride is expected to end Friday when he is announced as the new coach at Tulsa, according to multiple reports.
The streak began in the sixth inning of a 5-1 Royals victory, when James Shields left Astros outfielder Dexter Fowler numb with a 92-mph fastball at the thighs. Six batters later, third baseman Matt Dominguez stared at a 90-mph fastball at the knees, and Shields had his seventh strikeout in a row. The string of consecutive punchouts, five of them looking, nearly matched the franchise of eight set by Blake Stein in 2001. Instead, Shields settled for a 12-strikeout performance that was his best as a Royal.
Clergy of different faiths, joined by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, delivered messages of hope and unity Thursday before more than 1,300 people gathered at the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park. “A pall has been cast over our great nation,” Holder said. “We gather today not in joy, but in solemn reflection.” The overall message, however, was focused on the power of love and unity to combat hatred and evil.
InterContinental Hotel’s employee gala
Fans disappointed after Miley Cyrus cancels Sprint Center concert
Training for the Mother’s Day 5K: Week 3
Easter egg hunt at Belton Assembly of God
Belton Spring Fling
Leawood Eggstravaganza
Soccer fans watch FC Kansas City take on Sky Blue FC
Roller Derby double-header
Prairie Village Earth Fair
Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival
Rock the Parkway half-marathon and 5K
Puppets for the Planet Festival
If Johnny Depp seemed overexposed by the time the third “Pirates of the Caribbean” lumbered into theaters, that’s nothing compared to “Transcendence.” Depp’s star power can’t quite provide the oomph needed to make this intriguing idea soar. It’s a competent but curiously flat drama. More shrugs than thrills.
Chipotle is feeling confident that customers are willing to pay more for its burritos, bowls and tacos. The Mexican food chain said Thursday that it would raise prices for the first time in three years as its popularity continues to soar. Menu boards with the new prices should start rolling out in coming weeks and be in place at all restaurants by this summer.
A person close to the family has confirmed reports that that Nobel laureate Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died. He was 87.
Astronomers have discovered what they say is the most Earth-like planet yet detected — a distant, rocky world that's similar in size to our own and exists in the Goldilocks zone where it's not too hot and not too cold for life.
Facebook users in the U.S. will soon be able to see which of their friends are nearby using a new feature the company is launching on Thursday.
ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper released his fourth mock draft on Thursday, and for the second time in a row, he predicted the Chiefs will select Southern California receiver Marqise Lee with the 23rd overall pick.
When Kansas track coach Stanley Redwine and Lindsay Vollmer, the individual NCAA champion in the heptathlon, waited to shake hands with President Obama in March, they experienced the twin feelings of accomplishment and motivation. The defending NCAA champions will take to the track this week for the KU Relays at Rock Chalk Park, the new $39 million facility that also includes new venues for the KU softball and soccer programs.
How many Spideys do you see in this picture? You could score a $25 gift card if you write the winning caption.
The Kansas Board of Regents appears to be digging in deeper when it comes to curbing freedom of speech on university campuses.
We need a national effort by colleges to offer swift and effective help to the victims, and tough punishment for the criminals involved in the assaults.
Miley Cyrus pulled out her cell phone at 5 a.m Thursday to show her followers what early-morning med time looks like in the hospital. She has been hospitalized since Tuesday and has canceled more concerts in Nashville and Louisville.
The top 10 were announced at a private event at Boulevard Brewing Co. The event — presented by Intrust Bank — was part of the chamber’s annual small business celebrations. One of the top 10 will be crowned the Kansas City 2014 Small Business of the Year and receive the Mr. K Award at a luncheon May 29.
If dyeing Easter eggs with vinegar and color tablets is feeling old, reach for a new duo: shaving cream and liquid food coloring. It’s a tactile project many kids — and adults — will enjoy
