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Two in custody after Wyandotte County deputy shot during robbery

Police had two possible suspects in custody after an off-duty Wyandotte County Sheriff deputy was shot and critically injured in a convenience store robbery. Police took the two persons in custody about 7:15 a.m. near 47th Street and Ruby Avenue in Kansas City, Kan. A manhunt is still underway for at least one more assailant.

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Jayhawks’ comeback is a story that will be told for years

Kansas had some kind of moments Tuesday at Allen Fieldhouse with decibels and tension filling the air — moments when a 76-69 overtime win felt impossible before slowly materializing in front of another sellout crowd and national television audience.

Government & Politics

‘Words’ killed Tom Schweich, former senator says, as friends remember ‘intense’ public servant

“Words do hurt. Words can kill,” former Sen. Jack Danforth said at a memorial service Tuesday for state Auditor Tom Schweich. Friends say a combination of factors led to Schweich’s suicide last week, including brutal politics — and a candidate who couldn’t let things go.

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New Ronald McDonald house offers a cheery home away from home for families in trying times

A thousand families of sick kids had been turned away each year, but now with this third house, lodging near Children’s Mercy Hospital can accommodate those who need a place to stay while their children are undergoing treatments.

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Despite reservations, board to vote soon on King Louie plan

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Ned Yost still debating Royals batting order as Cactus League play begins

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Google Fiber, AT&T’s GigaPower to arrive simultaneously for some in Prairie Village

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In Ferguson, scathing U.S. report brings pressure for change

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Waterworks Park, built in the ’30s by utility workers, is poised for an upgrade

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Gov. Sam Brownback is not backing off Kansas education cuts

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Overland Park’s Nothing Bundt Cakes is in the business of celebrating

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Tsarnaev's lawyer admits he carried out Boston bombing

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McDonald’s to serve up chicken without human antibiotics

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Possible GOP candidate Ben Carson: Prisons show homosexuality is a choice

Ben Carson, who is exploring a bid for the Republican presidential nomination, is using prison to illustrate his argument that being gay is a choice.

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Billy Butler notes the irony after Madison Bumgarner is roughed up in spring debut

San Francisco pitcher Madison Bumgarner was hit hard in his spring debut Tuesday against the A’s. Former Royal Billy Butler was among those to have an RBI off the guy Kansas City struggled to hit in the World Series last year.

Government & Politics

Gov. Sam Brownback is not backing off Kansas education cuts

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback’s budget director says he’s not planning to back off cuts in funding for public schools and state universities even though tax collections were better than expected last month. Budget Director Shawn Sullivan said Wednesday that the state’s revenue picture is still too uncertain.

Government & Politics

Candidates advance in Johnson and Wyandotte County primary elections

Daniel P. Pflumm and Michelle Distler advanced to the April 7 general election for Shawnee mayor. Roeland Park narrowed the field of candidates for two council seats. Other primaries involved the Olathe School District and the Unified Government board.

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Overland Park’s Nothing Bundt Cakes is in the business of celebrating

In 2013, Jim Edwards, a former Olathe Northwest High School teacher, took a leap and brought Nothing Bundt Cakes to Overland Park. The Texas-based chain of bakeries specializes in ring-shaped cakes in a variety of flavors and sizes. “We’re in the joy business,” Edwards says.

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April 7-13 will be a week of remembrance to mark the anniversary of the Jewish center shootings

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For children with visual impairment, food is a way to explore their other senses

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The chances of success are weak, but bank robbery attempts are still going strong

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‘Angels in America’ reminds us that a crisis passed could come again

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Five-minute break: On KU’s outlook after the comeback, and the referees

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Red Zone

Chiefs Q&A: Cap casualties, trade possibilities as free agency looms

With the tampering period for free agency set to begin on Saturday, The Star’s Terez A. Paylor has been getting a ton of questions about a variety of topics. He tackles a bunch of them in this space.

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Chiefs Q&A: Cap casualties, trade possibilities as free agency looms

The Full 90

2015 Preview: Sporting KC looks to rely heavily on Dwyer again

While 2014 was fairly frustrating for Sporting Kansas City, Dom Dwyer stood out as a shining bright spot. The young forward bulled his way into the KC record books with 22 goals — breaking Preki’s single-season record of 18.

Stargazing

Terrence Howard explains his odd behavior at the Oscars on ‘Tonight Show’

The Oscars may have been last month, but we still haven’t forgotten about “Empire” actor Terrence Howard’s weird behavior while presenting. He stalled, ran into the microphone and turned what should have been simple lines into an awkward moment for all. So what happened?

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TheChat: Jack Danforth takes on political consultants in his eulogy of Tom Schweich

But the question lingers: Will it do any good?

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A weasel rides a woodpecker: 10 tweets to catch you up on #Weaselpecker

A photographer caught on camera a woodpecker in mid-flight with a weasel on its back. The Internet loved it, and then took off with it.

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