Congressional negotiators reached a modest budget agreement Tuesday to restore about $63 billion in automatic spending cuts from programs ranging from parks to the Pentagon, with votes expected in both houses in the next several days.
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.
The Missouri Supreme Court has once again upheld a state law that allows students to transfer out of unaccredited school districts. The ruling, issued Tuesday, puts the pressure back on legislators and policy makers to either fix or eliminate the law, which could force the Kansas City Public Schools to pay tuition and transportation costs for students who depart to neighboring districts in the 2014-2015 school year.
Did KSHB’s Jack Harry refer to the Kansas Jayhawks as “Gayhawks”? He and the station say no, but plenty of KU fans are up in arms.
Updated Dec. 10: Kansas City Crime Stoppers' Most Wanted
Nutcracker ballet heralds the holiday season
Entertainment Leonardo Di Caprio, Tom Hanks, Dick Van Dyke, Justin Beiber, Julie Andrews
Star Shots | Best photos from Dec. 9
MLS Cup Celebration at Union Station
The suite life: KC's finest hotel rooms
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
Dan Hesse said “look out” once Sprint gets its new voice and data technologies working throughout its network. Chicago is a starting point.
Lawrence police have confirmed a body discovered Monday afternoon was that of missing graduate student Gianfranco Villagomez-Saldana.
Last week, Time magazine named Missouri the No. 1 state for drinking. Now the Show-Me State has scored a spot on another national list, this time for more wholesome reasons. The travel book publisher Lonely Planet has put Kansas City in the No. 6 spot on its list of Top 10 U.S. Travel Destinations for 2014.
From documenting the creative process at Noma through Instagram snapshots to revealing the science behind molecular gastronomy with step-by-step recipes to teaching the art of making charcuterie, this year’s gift picks challenge the conventional cookbook status quo.
Updated Dec. 10: This woman is wanted for possession of heroin. If you have information about any of these fugitives, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477), go to KCCrimeStoppers.com, or text TIP452 plus message and send to 274637. All calls are anonymous.
The community at St. Teresa’s Academy was devastated Monday by news that a former student and star basketball player was killed in an auto accident. Rebecca Lueke was killed when she lost control of the vehicle she was driving west on Interstate 435 just east of North Congress Avenue.
Blue Springs High School running back Dalvin Warmack wins Simone Award after leading Wildcats to Missouri Class 6 state championship.
General Motors picked Mary Barra, its product development chief and a 33-year company veteran, as its next CEO. She will become the first female head of a major U.S. car company.
Fans filled the Sprint Festival Plaza at Union Station from wall to wall Monday evening to help the team enjoy the Major League Soccer championship won on Saturday. To a loud reception, Sporting KC players lined the stage and passed the Philip F. Anschutz Trophy down the line, some taking a moment to kiss the cup.
Amid cheers and song for the prisoner who became peacemaker, President Barack Obama energized tens of thousands of spectators and nearly 100 visiting heads of state Tuesday with a plea for the world to emulate Nelson Mandela, "the last great liberator of the 20th century."
A video is making the rounds of the United States Air Force Band surprising visitors at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington last week with a flash mob performance of holiday music. Now we find out that a Kansas native was behind the performance.
Last week, Time magazine published a list of “The 3 Best and 3 Worst States in America for Drinking” — and Missouri was at the top of the “best” list. “There’s no place better in the country to get your drink on than the Show-Me State,” writes Time reporter Christopher Matthews.
There were a record 90 total touchdowns in the 14 NFL games Sunday, six by the Chiefs in their 45-10 triumph at Washington. What made the record so astounding were the frightful weather conditions at most of the games. But footing was not an issue for the Chiefs, whose equipment manager Allen Wright changed his players’ cleats for longer ones before the game.
