Workplace

Agency says McDonald’s, not just franchisees, is liable for worker treatment

The National Labor Relations Board decision, if upheld, could make it easier to unionize fast-food worker nationwide. It also strikes at the stance taken by McDonald’s and some other fast-food chains that franchisees, rather than the chains, set wages. That position would be weakened considerably if McDonald’s and others are declared joint employers.

Government & Politics

President Obama to meet letter writers in Kansas City

The White House says that President Barack Obama will spend part of his time in Kansas City on Tuesday and Wednesday talking with people who have written to him. He has used such meetings to underscore issues he is trying to press with the broader public. Meanwhile, Kansas Citians

Campus Corner

NCAA concussion settlement is a victory for athlete health

A decision on Tuesday that should be hailed as a victory for all college athletes comes in the form of improved health. The NCAA agreed to settle a class-action head-injury lawsuit by creating a $70 million fund to diagnose current and former athletes to determine if they suffer brain trauma by playing contact sports, according to a filing in U.S. District Court in Chicago.

More seniors re-inventing themselves to ‘un-retire'

Retirement. Days of sleeping late, playing bridge, golfing, sailing, traveling, enjoying grandkids and other long-delayed pleasurable pursuits. Ahh, at last. Not so fast, say many seniors in the Kansas City area: Retirement is over-rated. After consulting with business financing advisers, Rand and Janeel Smith used their retirement funds to open a retail store, “eyeSmith,” in May of 2012.

‘Bachelorette’ Andi Dorfman gets engaged to Josh Murray in finale

"Bachelorette” Andi Dorfman finally made her draft pick in the finale of ABC's popular show, and no, it wasn't software salesman Nick. It was Josh Murray, the former professional athlete (in case you hadn't heard) and brother of Chiefs quarterback Aaron Murray. But ABC didn't reveal Andi's final pick without some drama beforehand.

Blogs & Columns

Mary Sanchez

KCI valet promises are greeted with doubt and worry

The customer is always right. At Kansas City International Airport, officials know it. Time will tell if they keep the adage in focus.

Mary Sanchez

KCI valet promises are greeted with doubt and worry

The customer is always right. At Kansas City International Airport, officials know it. Time will tell if they keep the adage in focus.

Chow Town

Oh heck no! Missouri ... fifth most barbecue-crazed state?

In what’s sure to heat up some pitmasters standing around their grills and smokers across the state, Missouri failed to rank as the most barbecue-crazed state in the nation, according to a national blog. That honor goes to Alabama.

The Buzz

Kansas independent Senate candidate moves closer to November ballot

Greg Orman appears to have needed signatures for access to the fall ballot as an independent candidate for the Senate.

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