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Billy Butler still adjusting to life with Oakland, away from Royals

Even if Billy Butler left Kansas City for his new job with the Oakland A’s on good terms, even if he understands this game is a business, the reality still gnaws at him. He spent eight seasons as a Royal, but it is the last month that sticks with him.

Missouri

In tiny Tyrone, Mo., ‘half of the town got killed last night’

Authorities say Joseph Jesse Aldridge, 36, traveled to four homes in the dark of night Thursday, shooting people multiple times with a .45-caliber handgun. He left seven dead, including some relatives, and one wounded before killing himself.

High School Sports

James McGinnis shows progress from brain injury during appearance at Olathe East basketball game

In a halftime festivity initially intended to surprise James McGinnis and honor his homecoming from a rehabilitation hospital in Nebraska, McGinnis’ next move instead surprised those in attendance. With the aid of his father, he stood up from his wheelchair and took a step. Then another. Then another. In a matter of moments, Senior Night had transformed into James McGinnis Night.

Local

Children’s Mercy performs its first pediatric heart transplant

The recipient is Hannah Mountz, 15, of Kansas City, North, who was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy when she was 13, the hospital said. Children’s Mercy opened its heart transplant program in November.

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Suspect in Lawrence man's death rejects plea agreement

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Boot Barn to open in Olathe

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Man dies in fire at Topeka home

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Royals still discussing strategies to rest Salvador Perez in 2015

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Ex-NBA star Mason dead at 48

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Searching for healthy barbecue pays off for Shawnee native

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Buffett reflects on his firm's success and strength

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Congress OKs 1-week bill to keep Homeland Security open

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Two dead in shootings on East Side

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Gardner Edgerton’s Seth Pesek is one victory away from Kansas state wrestling title

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Lee’s Summit beats rival LS West 92-69 in regular-season finale

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Winter storm sets its sights on Kansas City this weekend

A winter storm this weekend are expected to hit the Kansas City area, bringing between 3 to 6 inches of snow by Sunday evening. Travel throughout the area could be affected.

Local

Owner reopens She’s A Pistol amid memories of the day that took her husband’s life

A Shawnee gun store opened for business Friday, almost two months after co-owner Jon Bieker was shot and killed during an attempted robbery. A crush of customers and well-wishers greeted Becky Bieker, who felt an obligation to reopen.

Royals

Royals lefty Brandon Finnegan is a playoff veteran who’s still a rookie

After a 14-month whirlwind that took him from the Big 12 to the big leagues and the World Series, left-hander Brandon Finnegan reported this month as the youngest pitcher in Royals camp and the most fascinating component of their roster construction. Team officials consider him their best left-handed option for the big-league bullpen and hope he could anchor a starting rotation. But he is still learning the etiquette of his clubhouse, and experiencing the rights of passage inflicted on rookies.

Entertainment

Indeed, he was Spock, and so much more

Leonard Nimoy, who won a permanent place on the altar of pop culture for his portrayal of Mr. Spock on “Star Trek” was almost as famous for wanting to be remembered for other things. And that is, of course, highly illogical.

Government & Politics

Auditor Tom Schweich’s apparent suicide continues to shake Missouri politics

Campaign events were canceled Friday. So was a planned trade mission by Gov. Jay Nixon to Cuba. A replacement for Schweich was named, but only on a temporary basis. And the Missouri Republican Party’s chairman worked to dispel rumors that he had engaged in a whisper campaign targeting Schweich’s religion — a charge Schweich made to reporters by telephone just moments before allegedly taking his own life.

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In alarming ruling, Missouri’s gun-friendly Constitution now allows felons to possess weapons

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Capitol Watch: Here’s a serving of harmony and eggs from the Kansas and Missouri capitols

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Confronting the Islamic State, this gruesome scourge, requires a new solution

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Hayes Hamburger & Chili in KC, North serves hamburgers worth crying over

Hayes Hamburger & Chili, although small, offers a winner of a hamburger. Don’t visit when they cut onions on Mondays or Fridays unless you want to cry over your food.

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Hayes Hamburger & Chili in KC, North serves hamburgers worth crying over

Hayes Hamburger & Chili, although small, offers a winner of a hamburger. Don’t visit when they cut onions on Mondays or Fridays unless you want to cry over your food.

For Pete's Sake

Kansas State fans make mock public service ad called ‘Stop Court Storming’

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.

Stargazing

Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and other stars weigh in on viral #whiteandgold, #thedress debate

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. On Thursday night, a picture of a dress was worth a million tweets as social media went berserk debating whether the dress was #whiteandgold or #blueandblack.

Chow Town

At Snead’s Bar-B-Q in Belton, ‘Brownies’ means Barbecue

Some things haven’t changed at Snead’s Corner Bar-B-Q on the corner of 171st Street and Holmes Road in Belton.

The Full 90

2015 Preview: Sporting KC refills tank after defense sputtered to the finish line

Quite simply, Kansas City’s defense was a shell of its former self in 2014. A unit once renowned for its consistency, ability to stifle shots and scoring chances, and stick together while pressing a high defensive line collapsed after the World Cup.

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