Government & Politics

Kansas City Council votes to ban ‘open carry’ of firearms

“This is not an environment where we need to have everyone armed to the teeth,” Mayor Sly James told his colleagues. But the city’s new law, which takes effect in 10 days, may soon be weakened by the Missouri General Assembly.

Royals

Timely hitting propels Yordano Ventura and the Royals past the Twins 6-3

Kansas City, whose offensive struggles have been well-documented, capitalized on a four-run seventh inning to overcome a leadoff home run and a pair of costly errors. They defeated Minnesota 6-3 on Thursday night to win their third consecutive series and improve to 55-52.

Local

Gov. Nixon calls for inquiry into UMKC business school rankings

During a meeting of the Kansas City Star Editorial Board, the governor announced that he had written a letter requesting that an independent review of the rankings “be undertaken promptly and that the results of this study be made public along with any recommendations for policies.”

Chiefs

As Chiefs secondary takes another hit, KC signs safety Steve Gregory

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Steve Gregory, 31-year-old veteran, to aid a secondary that has been beset by injuries early in training camp. Gregory previously played for the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots. Sanders Commings, who was contending for a starting position next to Pro Bowler Eric Berry, broke a bone in his ankle Wednesday. And Berry left practice early on Thursday because of a sore ankle.

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The Buzz

Wolf in new Roberts ad: 'I want more than anything to see Barack succeed'

New spot features photo of Wolf with his cousin, the president, and portrays Wolf as cheering him on

The Buzz

Wolf in new Roberts ad: 'I want more than anything to see Barack succeed'

New spot features photo of Wolf with his cousin, the president, and portrays Wolf as cheering him on

Ball Star

Recap of baseball’s trade deadline in tweets

Major League Baseball’s non-waiver trade deadline is at 3 p.m. Thursday, and one deal that was struck in the morning was a doozy: the Boston Red Sox traded Jon Lester and Jonny Gomes to the Oakland Athletics for Yoenis Cespedes. Near the deadline, Detroit landed Rays left-hander David Price in a three-team deal. Check here for the latest moves on what has been an active day of trades.

Chow Town

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers brings back Hatch green chile burger

The limited-edition burger, available now through September 10, consists of two steakburger patties wedged into a butter-toasted bun with green chiles, grilled onions, cheese and mustard.

Chow Town

Hays County Bar-B-Que preserves a central Texas tradition

The majority of Chow Town barbecue establishments today use a wood and gas combo to smoke meat. Not so in central Texas, where meat fires are fueled with 100 percent hardwood.

Stargazing

Alicia Keys announces second pregnancy with sweetest pic

Alicia Keys found the most adorable way to let fans know about her second pregnancy on Thursday. She and husband Swizz Beatz posted beautiful photos to Instagram.

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