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.
“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.
Ferguson, Mo., is one-third white, but black people accounted for 85 percent of traffic stops, 90 percent of tickets and 93 percent of arrests. Blacks accounted for 95 percent of all jaywalking arrests. The racial disparity was so stark that the Justice Department has concluded in a report scheduled for release Wednesday that the Ferguson Police Department was routinely violating the constitutional rights of its black residents.
For the kids in Classroom 4 at the Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired — all visually impaired, most with multiple disabilities and some unable to eat by mouth — food is a way to explore their other senses and enjoy a feeling of trust and community.
Updated March 3: This man is wanted for domestic assault. 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.
Missouri senior guard Keith Shamburger’s time with the Tigers was brief, but he left a fantastic final impression on senior night at Mizzou Arena. Shamburger’s 15-foot jumper with 10.9 seconds remaining proved to be the difference Tuesday in a 63-61 comeback win against Auburn.
Families of three people shot to death outside Jewish facilities in Overland Park last year have helped organize a week of activities next month to combat hate. They hope the event — SevenDays: Make a Ripple, Change The World — will become annual.
Royals relief pitcher Luke Hochevar took another step in his recovery from Tommy John surgery on Tuesday when he threw a 20-pitch batting practice session. He may not be ready for Opening Day, but he is making steady progress.
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.
Play the Price Chopper Snack Bracket Challenge to win a $250 Price Chopper Party Pack! Plus, weekly winners will receive a $50 Price Chopper Gift Card.
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.
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.
The rapper 50 Cent said he’s planning to bet “probably like $1.6” million on Floyd Mayweather to beat Manny Pacquiao when the two boxers meet on May 2.
