The federal health insurance marketplace that serves 36 states enrolled 110,410 people in November, up from just 26,794 in October when technical problems stifled enrollment and created a political firestorm for President Barack Obama and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
We’re fairly certain that supermodel Gisele Bundchen, wife of NFL quarterback Tom Brady, didn’t expect this kind of backlash to her Instagram photo. On Tuesday, she posted a photo of herself breastfeeding her 1-year-old daughter, Vivian, while having three people work on her hair, makeup and nails before a photo shoot.
The single largest donation ever received by St. Luke’s Hospital has been given by the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation. The $12 million commitment is designated for neuroscience research and programs.
The Royals believe they have succeeded in adding a power bat to the middle of their lineup despite missing out in their pursuit of free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran. That power bat is left fielder Alex Gordon, who now can shift down in the order to fifth.
Roller Warriors Girls Flat Track Derby
Pipefitters union Local 533 Christmas Party
Ugly Sweater Run
Merriam’s Santa Arrival and Christmas Dinner
Red Stocking Breakfast
Mission’s Holiday Lights and Festive Sights
Prairie Village Tree Lighting 2013
Red X Wine Tasting
Kanye West concertgoers at the Sprint Center
Chiefs vs. Broncos tailgaters
Toys and crafts shows at KCI Expo
City Market’s Whoville Holidays
So, is Taylor Swift leggy enough, busty enough, tall enough and pretty enought to be a Victoria’s Secret underwear model? You should know by now if you caught the lingerie company’s annual fashion show Tuesday night.
Unlike the old adage about sex — when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good — a bad chili dog is just plain bad. But a good chili dog is an iconic American food that deserves a place alongside pizza, fried chicken and barbecued ribs.
Time magazine selected Pope Francis as its Person of the Year on Wednesday, saying the Catholic Church's new leader has changed the perception of the 2,000-year-old institution in an extraordinary way in a short time.
The Johnson County Christmas Bureau has been helping people in need for 53 years. The organization began as an adopt-a-family program in 1960 and opened its first Christmas shop in 1977 at the Metcalf 103 Shopping Center in Overland Park. It served 1,300 people. This year, it will serve 13,000.
The fans of country music love Luke Bryan and Florida Georgia Line, and they proved it again Tuesday during the American Country Awards. Bryan was named artist of the year and Florida Georgia Line was the top winner, with six trophies. NASCAR driver Danica Patrick co-hosted the Fox broadcast with Trace Adkins.
Congressional negotiators Tuesday reached a deal to keep the government running for nearly two more years, a rare bipartisan agreement that should ease the threat of automatic spending cuts.
J.E. Dunn Construction Co. has chosen a new CEO and president, naming Gordon Lansford III, the firm’s current chief financial officer, to replace Terry Dunn. Lansford, 43, who has been with the company for 17 years, will take over as chief executive of the construction company Jan. 1.
With admirable spunk and a can-do spirit, many Kansas Citians are campaigning for a more walkable and transit-friendly downtown that features a streetcar line and new bicycle lanes. These are great ideas worthy of public support and even taxpayer dollars. And then there’s the overwrought rumpus over the planned Jimmy John’s drive-through.
After nearly getting run out of the building in the first half, No. 13 Kansas’ late comeback effort came up a few possessions short in a 67-61 loss to No. 19 Florida at the O'Connell Center in the inaugural year of the Big 12-SEC Challenge. In the span of 12 days, No. 13 Kansas has now suffered three losses in four games.
World leaders and thousands of South Africans on Wednesday filed past the flag-draped casket containing the body of Nelson Mandela, having a final look at the anti-apartheid icon in the amphitheater where he was sworn in 19 years earlier as the country's first black president.
The Well brought in the Stolen Winnebagos to the stage Saturday night where their cover songs made for a great time.
On Sunday against Washington, in icy conditions that practically begged for power football, right guard Geoff Schwartz and his fellow linemen had risen to the occasion by consistently winning the battle up front and paving the way for running back Jamaal Charles’ season-best 151-yard performance.
As Trappist monks age and go to their reward, no young monks in their order are coming to replace them. But young Cistercian monks, arriving from Vietnam, will keep the oven going. The Ozarks abbey sells 30,000 fruitcakes a year.
