University of Missouri

Emotional Mike Alden says it was the right time to leave as Mizzou athletic director

Missouri athletic director Mike Alden, who has been publicly guarded throughout his 17-year tenure at the helm of the Tigers’ athletic department, struggled to fight back tears several times Friday as he discussed his impending retirement. He called it a “perfect time” to hand over the department to a new leader, touting the academic and athletic success of the Tigers in recent years.

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World Series afterglow draws thousands downtown to Royals’ FanFest

Just three months after the Royals bulldozed their way through the American League playoffs to come within a win of their first world championship since 1985, a fan event that has long generated rather modest attendance figures has become a bonafide happening.

Sam Mellinger

As he nears 50th birthday, credit Clark Hunt for identifying his shortcomings

Clark Hunt, if we’re being honest, has had a disappointing run as the Chiefs’ owner. He has now been in charge for eight years and is on his third GM and fourth head coach. But credit Hunt for admitting his shortcomings.

Business

First-time Super Bowl advertisers hope to score lots of points

There will be 15 new Super Bowl advertisers this year, the most since 2000, before the economy fell into what would be the first of two recessions. Advertising experts say the rookie interest in Super Bowl ads is a positive sign that companies are feeling good in the most recent economic recovery.

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KC is at the center of far-flung software piracy investigation

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KU coach Bill Self on three years of not playing Missouri: ‘It hasn’t been great’

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Car strikes four high school students in KCK

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Goodell reflects on ‘tough year,’ expounds on Deflategate, other topics

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Sale of Deflategate chocolate football nets $20K for charity

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Olathe Medical Center unveils big expansion plans

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Pro wrestler cheats at Wing Bowl, hides food in fanny pack

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Snow likely this weekend in KC, but amount depends on temps

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Kansas, Missouri lawmakers push bills to restrict gun possession

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Poison oak breaks out at Shawnee Mission West play, but shows are not scratched

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Darrelle Revis finally gets to the Super Bowl with the Patriots

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Chiefs’ CEO Clark Hunt favors expansion of playoffs and replay

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Metcalf South redevelopment plan aims to combine shopping, public gathering space

Most of the buildings in Metcalf South Shopping Center at 95th and Metcalf and the shuttered shopping complex to the north would be demolished for a new retail, luxury residential and office complex called Central Square. Olive Garden, Red Lobster and Sears would continue to operate in their current buildings.

Living

‘Fifty Shades of Hay’: Here’s the shocking truth about our zillionaire cowboy hero

This week’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” parody winner uncovers a new plot thread (hint, hint). It’s there, on the third floor of the ranch house, behind a locked door. Now write our final chapter and win prizes!

Jeneé Osterheldt

Justin Bieber apologizes, but we should too

Justin Bieber has done some bad things, but we haven’t exactly treated him right,either. And now that he’s stepping up to take responsibility, it’s time we did the same.

Government & Politics

Mitt Romney won’t run for president in 2016

Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will not run for president in 2016.

Local

Snow likely this weekend in KC, but amount depends on temps

The Kansas City area is likely to see snowfall this weekend, but a small deviation in temperatures could mean the difference between no snow to several inches.

Cityscape

Chipotle’s Pizzeria Locale is coming to Waldo

For Pete's Sake

Andrew Wiggins’ interview disrupted by teammate repeatedly touching his ear

Star Magazine

The Conversation: KU professor Ken Armitage traces the Celtic origins of Groundhog Day

Local

Skid-resistant pavement will get tested on I-29 at I-635

Visual Arts

Shawnee Mission North’s valuable Thomas Hart Benton painting may go on display soon

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Second suspect is arrested in the kidnapping of a south Kansas City man

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Sporting KC’s Vermes hints at formation change: What might he be dreaming up?

Sporting KC’s manager recently revealed that he’s been wanting to shake up the team’s formation for a while. Now he says he has the personnel to try it. What changes might he be thinking up? Let’s speculate.

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Sporting KC’s Vermes hints at formation change: What might he be dreaming up?

Chow Town

Try this Crazy Lasagna for Sunday’s Super Bowl

Sure the Super Bowl is about football but it’s about the food, too. Here’s a recipe to wow people attending your party.

For Pete's Sake

Former K-State star Jordy Nelson got onstage with Brad Paisley

Country music star Brad Paisley performed a concert Thursday in Green Bay, Wis., and Packers receiver Jordy Nelson, who played for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Stargazing

Dakota Johnson reveals she got whiplash filming a scene in ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’

Someone was bound to get hurt during the filming of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” right? Well, no surprise, it was Dakota Johnson, who reveals just how painful the process was.

Public Editor

Why not name 67-year-old kidnapping victim?

Journalists should be in the business of stating facts. But what mitigating factors might make it a good idea to hold some details back?

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