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Smith promoted from Omaha; Getz goes on DL

The continuing need for a long reliever – or, possibly, a spot starter – prompted the Royals to summon lefty prospect Will Smith from Class AAA Omaha prior to Tuesday’s game at Yankee Stadium. The Royals cleared space for Smith by placing second baseman Chris Getz on the 15-day disabled list because of an injured left rib and shifting injured reliever Blake Wood to the 60-day disabled list.

Chiefs' QB Cassel discusses new offense

May 22, 3:27 PM

Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel talks about the new offense and what he thinks of the OTAs.

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Whooping cough spreads in Johnson County

May 20, 10:24 PM

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment and the state of Kansas are working to fully investigate 111 cases, which were reported from laboratories, doctors, schools and elsewhere since January.

The calling is gaining volume at Overland Park Bible college

May 20, 10:27 PM

You don’t know what happens at Kansas City College & Bible School, do you? For example, you may not know that the co-ed dormitory on 74th Street houses up to 36 college and high-school students from all parts of the globe.

Local

Roof caves in on Cadillac Catering

May 22, 1:31 AM

Michael Lucas paced in the back of Cadillac Catering, the wedding reception and event hall he founded inside an old industrial building at 1935 McGee St. A portion of the roof collapsed in early April. Lucas said repairs have been estimated to be upward of $200,000.

Baby Lisa’s parents again plead for her return, seek more from police

May 22, 10:06 AM

The parents of a missing toddler pleaded Monday on national television for the return of their daughter, and they released information they say could shed new light on her disappearance.

‘Up to Date’ with Steve Kraske

Steve Kraske The Star’s political correspondent is host at 11 a.m. weekdays. Tuesday: The Techsperts on free WiFi, Google Drive and laptop selection Listen live: KCUR, 89.3 FM

Mingle Your KC in photos

Community Faces | Taste of Kansas City

May 22, 1:08 PM

This annual Kansas City food and drink festival was Sunday in the Power & Light District with more than 20 restaurants offering samples. In addition, six chefs competed Iron Chef-style for the Gold Fork, with Chef Charles D’Ablaing of the Raphael Hotel taking the prize.

Community Faces | Dead Girl Derby: Mustache May-Hem

May 20, 10:57 PM

The Dead Girl Derby teams held its fourth match of the season Sunday evening at River Roll Skate Center. At halftime, there was a derby-style wedding for skater Ida Watchit and her fan man Yoshi.

Community Faces | Bark at the Park

May 20, 11:02 PM

Dogs could join their Royals-fan people at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday afternoon for this fourth annual benefit for Wayside Waifs at the Royals-Diamondbacks series finale. Before the game, dogs paraded around the outfield, and the KC Disc Dogs performed.

Community Faces | Drag Racing at Heartland Park

May 19, 7:00 PM

The 24th annual Dollar General NHRA Summernationals opened with qualifying races Friday at Heartland Park Topeka. Drivers Alexis DeJoria and Mike Neff signed autographs before their races in the evening.

Community Faces | KC Heart Walk

May 19, 6:57 PM

The American Heart Association’s Midwest Affiliate held its annual benefit walk Saturday at Theis Park. More than 10,000 walkers were expected to participate in one-mile and three-mile walks.

Crime Scene

Crime Stoppers' most wanted

May 22, 11:11 AM

Updated May 22: This man is wanted on a parole violation for statutory rape. If you have information about him or any of these fugitives, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS, go to KCCrimeStoppers.com, or text TIP452 plus message and send to 274637.

Business

AMC sale possibly the biggest U.S. deal yet by private Chinese company

May 22, 1:15 AM

Stan Durwood’s dream of AMC Entertainment becoming a global movie exhibition company is about to become a reality, but not according to the script he envisioned 20 years ago.

Keith Chrostowski | Banking ideas new and old

May 22, 1:36 AM

Let’s just junk the Dodd-Frank bank regulation act and its unruly child, the Volcker rule.

Sprint Connection

Ink

Skateboarder Sean Malto often overlooked among KC sports stars

May 15, 11:28 PM

He has hung with NBA All-Star Kevin Durant, skated with Lil Wayne and worked with director Spike Jonze, but the lack of mainstream attention has left skateboarding champion Sean Malto a relative unknown in his own city.

Party Pics | LLS Man & Woman of the Year

May 20, 7:42 PM

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society announced its Man and Woman of the Year Thursday night at Harrah's Casino. This competition raised $514,828 this year.

Entertainment

Phillip Phillips

Fox, Michael Becker, File | AP Photo

Phillip Phillips

'Idol' winners beginning to bear a striking resemblance (poll)

"American Idol" viewers could be in for a serious case of deja vu if Phillip Phillips wins on the Fox talent contest's 11th season finale next week.

Usher says his ex-wife spit at his girlfriend

May 22, 1:57 PM

R&B singer Usher Raymond is locked in a legal battle with his ex-wife arising from a custody fight over their two sons.

Stargazing

Lifestyle

Bright and pleasing to the eye, the dainty Parisian pastries known as macarons are tiny bites of luxury. Shown here: Pecan Macarons with Chocolate-Bourbon Ganache, Rose Macaron and Meyer Lemon Macaron.

Renee Brock | McClatchy-Tribune

Bright and pleasing to the eye, the dainty Parisian pastries known as macarons are tiny bites of luxury. Shown here: Pecan Macarons with Chocolate-Bourbon Ganache, Rose Macaron and Meyer Lemon Macaron.

The magic (and science) of macarons

Ethereal to the tongue, bright and pleasing to the eye, the dainty Parisian pastries known as macarons are tiny bites of luxury. Dissolving in the mouth, they give way to fillings of beguiling and delicious variety.

Jeneé Osterheldt | Too thin? Too fat? Enough already

May 22, 8:33 AM

I am not a skinny white girl. But I am skinny. And I’m half white. Full disclosure: I’m 5 foot 6 and weigh 116 pounds. Still, being thin has never kept me from advocating for healthy body image and challenging the fashion industry’s impossible beauty standards.

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Special Reports & Projects

  • Boilermakers union leaders receive lofty pay, benefits An international union based in KCK rewards its officers with big pay and top-flight perks. The Boilermakers say they're just like other unions, but labor watchdogs disagree, asking: Should a nonprofit spend like that?
  • Arrowhead anxiety: Turnover off the field causes concern Secrecy, intimidation, fear and a watchful eye have become hallmarks of working for the Chiefs, say some current and former employees.
  • The altar boys' secret A three-part series based on two new lawsuits that capture the turmoil that has occurred in many lives ever since allegations first began coming to light about abuse by priests three decades ago.
  • Bad medicine Kansas and Missouri doctors with long histories of malpractice payments often go undisciplined by the states' licensing boards, The Star found. Following our report, the government closed the database to the public. After protests, it was reopened, but with new limits.
  • The Joplin tornado When an EF-5 tornado cut through Joplin on May 22, thousands suffered. Read their stories and more from our comprehensive coverage of the devastating tornado.
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