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.

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The Chiefs’ cap ramifications of releasing receiver Dwayne Bowe

Kansas City is facing a salary-cap crunch, and speculation is the team might release receiver Dwayne Bowe. But it might also make sense for the Chiefs to try and restructure his contract.

Chow Town

Introducing the other Joe’s in ‘little Olathe’

While barbecue has changed in Olathe over the past several decades, one constant has been Smokin’ Joe’s Bar-B-Q.

Local

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.

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Authorities in Lafayette County probe woman’s death

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Royals pitching prospect Christian Binford may lack power, but can throw strikes

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Nixon, in KC, says police problems may extend beyond Ferguson

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National Guard called to help snow-stranded Kentucky drivers

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Kris Kobach stands by remarks made to radio show caller

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It’s time for fishermen, hunters to get their spring training

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FDA study finds little evidence of antibiotics in milk

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Ronda Rousey breaks a guy’s ribs after he says she’s not strong enough to compete with men

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Introducing the other Joe’s in ‘little Olathe’

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Legislative leaders unveil block grant school funding plans for Kansas

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The Chiefs’ cap ramifications of releasing receiver Dwayne Bowe

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Royals manager Ned Yost likes the surprises he finds in Surprise

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Tap room part of Olathe’s new Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market will feature the Lone Elm Tap Room. Other store features will include an in-house smoker for smoking meats, and full-service coffee and juice bars. A 40,000-square-foot Whole Foods planned by UMKC moves forward.

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.

Yael T. Abouhalkah

Kris Kobach’s disturbing view of President Obama and black criminals

Even for Kris Kobach, his recent views on a talk-radio show went shamefully overboard. The Kansas secretary of state told listeners it was “not a huge jump” to think that President Barack Obama might try to stop future criminal prosecutions of black people in America.

Stargazing

Adam Levine and Maroon 5 get down on floor with young fan who had panic attack

This photo of what Maroon 5 and lead singer Adam Levine did for one of their littlest fans this week is melting hearts all over the Internet.

National

Ringling Bros. circus eliminating elephant acts

The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is ending its iconic elephant acts. The circus’ parent company, Feld Entertainment, told the Associated Press that the acts will be phased out by 2018

Nation & World

Investigation into the shooting of Wyandotte County deputy continues

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Quadrigarum’s ‘RvB’ confronts choice and polarities with music and drama

J. Ashley Miller and Ian Teeple’s operetta “RvB,” which will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at La Esquina Gallery, has two “chariots” that the notes ride for a “beautiful, crazy mix.”

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Quadrigarum’s ‘RvB’ confronts choice and polarities with music and drama

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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.

Yael T. Abouhalkah

Kris Kobach’s disturbing view of President Obama and black criminals

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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.”

Public Editor

Confusion over F. Glenn Miller’s name — in news and in court

Is the man accused of multiple murder and capital felony charges named Miller or Cross? The answer isn’t simple. This is a good example of a topic that readers and journalists who follow a story closely may be familiar with, but the average reader may have initially missed or forgotten.

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