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Subdivision denies a playhouse to Raymore girl with leukemia

When Make-A-Wish asked, little Ella Joe Schultz knew what she wanted — a backyard playhouse. But the homeowners association board in the Stonegate subdivision in Raymore said the structure violated rules about outdoor structures. Ella has leukemia and has endured multiple surgeries.

Vahe Gregorian

Royals’ power surge stirs hope of addressing missing dimension

It was an exhibition game, but that doesn’t mean there’s not at least reason to pause to ponder what a semblance of power might mean for the Royals, who uncorked their 2015 exhibition season with exhilarating and rare back-to-back-to-back home runs in a six-run first inning against the Texas Rangers.

Government & Politics

Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas is in a food fight over school lunch standards

Some groups are fighting to have the federal government ease its standards on the dietary value of school lunches. Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas is the new head of the Senate Agriculture Committee and an ally of those fighting to tone down the requirements.

Performing Arts

‘Black Pearl Sings’ was a story playwright Frank Higgins couldn’t ignore

“Black Pearl Sings,” one of the most widely produced plays by Kansas City-based playwright Frank Higgins, gets a local production with Nedra Dixon and Vanessa Severo, courtesy of Spinning Tree Theatre. Performances begin Friday and run through March 22 at the Just Off Broadway Theatre.

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U.S. ambassador to South Korea in stable condition after attack by razor-wielding man

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Report: ‘The Bachelor’ Chris Soules to compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

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Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas is in a food fight over school lunch standards

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H&R Block reports a 4.2 percent decline in tax returns handled

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Peyton Manning to return for Broncos in 2015 after taking pay cut

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Teen killed in Overland Park wreck

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Two conservative justices will be key in challenge to health care law

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Olathe Northwest High School student has tuberculosis

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Students ask UMKC chancellor more questions about the Bloch School controversy

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KC Fed president Esther George calls for a midyear ‘liftoff’ in interest rates

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Sporting KC unveils new jerseys that it will sport in season opener

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Opinions differ on Kansas State’s NCAA Tournament chances

Some think Kansas State’s men’s basketball team can make an interesting case for the NCAA Tournament with a few more wins. Others, such as CBS bracket expert Jerry Palm, think it is too late for the Wildcats unless they win the Big 12 Tournament.

Editorials

Corrective action must follow Justice Department’s report on Ferguson, Mo.

The Justice Department’s civil rights investigation of the Ferguson, Mo., Police Department showed a disturbing practice of police and city officials viewing African-Americans “less as constituents to be protected than as potential offenders and sources of revenue.” It shows an oppressive abuse of power.

Chiefs

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif could figure into Chiefs’ plans at guard this year

The Chiefs struggled at left guard all last season, but that does not necessarily mean they will invest a ton of resources in upgrading the position this offseason. Projected starter Jeff Allen should be healthy and ready to play, and the Chiefs also invested a sixth-round pick in guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, an athletic, 6-foot-4, 321-pounder from McGill University in Canada.

Business

KC Fed president Esther George calls for a midyear ‘liftoff’ in interest rates

“I think the economy is ready for a change in interest rates,” George said in presenting her annual economic outlook at the Central Exchange in Kansas City. George said waiting too long could force the Federal Reserve to raise rates more quickly and risk disruptions to financial markets and slower economic activity.

Sporting KC

Sporting KC unveils new jerseys that it will sport in season opener

Sporting Kansas City unveiled its new primary jerseys during a media day event Wednesday night inside the Uptown Shoppes. The jerseys feature a Sporting blue window pane pattern with navy shorts. The club will wear the jerseys in its season opener Sunday against the New York Red Bulls.

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MIAA basketball tournaments open Thursday at Municipal Auditorium

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Coaster cam: Ride Carowinds’ Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster

The world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster was taken for a test run on Wednesday in North Carolina. Take the ride, if you dare.

Stargazing

Coaster cam: Ride Carowinds’ Fury 325, the world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster

The world’s tallest and fastest giga coaster was taken for a test run on Wednesday in North Carolina. Take the ride, if you dare.

Stargazing

Report: ‘The Bachelor’ Chris Soules to compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Is the secret out? Us Weekly magazine reports that “The Bachelor” Chris Soules will compete on “Dancing With the Stars.”

Campus Corner

Kansas' Bill Self a finalist for Naismith coach of the year

Kansas coach Bill Self on Wednesday was announced as one of 15 finalists for the 2015 Naismith coach of the year award, which is awarded by the Atlanta Tip-Off Club.

The Full 90

Talkin’ Touches #1: A Sporting KC and Major League Soccer podcast

Full 90 blogger Charles Gooch and NBC Sports blogger Andy Edwards discuss Sporting Kansas City’s offseason overhaul and the upcoming Major League Soccer season.

The Buzz

David Steelman and southeast Missouri state rep call for John Hancock to resign

Rep. Paul Fitzwater says a couple of dozen lawmakers agree that the new state GOP chairman should go

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