Friends said he was not a natural politician — back-slapping and glad-handing did not come easily to him. But he made up for those potential deficits with hard work and a fierce intelligence.
Kansas City officials, neighborhood leaders and representatives of schools and churches have tried for months to negotiate new rules for digital signs that everyone can accept. But now the Raytown School District has adopted a position that on its face might seem odd for school authorities — defy the rules.
Gov. Sam Brownback and the Legislature made a terrible mistake in 2012 when they created a special class of tax-exempt Kansans under a false expectation that job growth would follow. They need to bite the bullet, return fairness to state tax laws and undo the harm they have done
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Wade Davis was one of baseball’s best relief pitchers last year, and he begins 2015 knowing precisely what his role is — an eighth-inning specialist. His 2014 domination for the KC Royals was due in part to a mindset change that occurred in late June.
Iowa State’s loss on Wednesday means No. 8 Kansas, which sits at 11-4 in the Big 12, retained a one-game lead and can clinch a share of the Big 12 title with home victories over Texas on Saturday and No. 20 West Virginia on Tuesday. The Jayhawks still have to travel to No. 16 Oklahoma next Saturday, and the Sooners, 10-5, still control their own destiny in terms of grabbing a piece of the title. But if Kansas can protect its home floor, it will collect another ring.
Kansas State fans made a video called “Stop Court Storming” in response to the brouhaha that took place following the Wildcats’ victory over KU on Monday.
Kansas State senior Nino Williams has never been happier or played better basketball. He’s endured dozens of injuries during his five years at K-State and before that worked tirelessly to academically qualify for college after his Kansas City prep school encountered accreditation problems.
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The $150,000 pearl-adorned dress Lupita Nyong'o wore to this year’s Academy Awards has been reported stolen, sheriff’s officials said Thursday. Deputies responded to a West Hollywood hotel late Wednesday after the custom Calvin Klein Collection by Francisco Costa dress was reported missing from the actress’s hotel room, sheriff’s Sgt. Richard Bowman said.
Kansas State fans made a video called “Stop Court Storming” in response to the brouhaha that took place following the Wildcats’ victory over KU on Monday.
