News Tornado watch issued Monday as KC cleans up from Sunday’s storms As Kansas Citians clean up after Sunday night’s severe storms, another ominous front is taking aim at the metropolitan area. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch through 10 p.m. on Monday for Kansas City and much of the surrounding area. Thunderstorms are expected to roll in early Monday evening.
News Tomas Young, wounded Iraq war vet, says he will live on for now Tomas Young, the paralyzed Iraq war vet who announced earlier this spring that he was ready to die, said Monday that he has decided to live for now.
University of Kansas KU basketball team adds Memphis transfer Tarik Black Kansas’ basketball team has added another big body to a burgeoning roster overhaul. Former Memphis forward Tarik Black has signed a grant-in-aid agreement to play basketball at Kansas, the school announced Tuesday.
ROYALS NOTEBOOK Royals’ Francoeur says it’s tough not to press as slump deepens Veteran outfielder Jeff Francoeur admits it’s tough not to press on those occasions when he now finds himself in the starting lineup. "Yes, absolutely," he said, "but I’ve got to find a way to relax. I’ve just got to go out there and not try to do too much. Once I find it a way to do that, which hopefully will be here soon, I feel I’ll be back on track."
Business Clearwire vote critical to Sprint battle plans Shareholders of Sprint’s longtime partner face conflicting advice on Sprint’s $2.2 billion buyout offer. The stock market suggests Sprint may have to do better.
Business Kansas City promotes itself as good home for tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies More than 180 public and private groups are trying to create a thriving ‘ecosystem’ in the Kansas City area for entrepreneurs and start-up companies, but there are gaps and some wonder if a more focused approach is needed.
josterheldt@kcstar.com As Kelly Rowland shows,when we’re blinded by fame, we don’t see abuse Kelly Rowland is airing her “Dirty Laundry.” And I hope people listen.
PARENTING Take a seat, tot: Choices for potty training abound Chairs now talk, sing and look like thrones.
MOVIE REVIEW ‘3 Geezers’ gets old In the raunchy comedy “3 Geezers!” J.K. Simmons plays an actor who prepares for a role by hanging out with the residents of a nursing home. But he quickly discovers he’s the butt of their ribald pranks.
Breaking News KC Symphony board leadership shifts as Helzberg moves to emeritus status After guiding the transformation of the Kansas City Symphony for 18 years, Shirley Helzberg steps down as board chair, hands reins to board member William M. Lyons.
Wal-Mart vs. green space D-day in downtown Raytown Raytown officials are scheduled Tuesday night to decide whether residents will get to keep a large, city-owned green space intact for now — or get a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in the space. The fate of downtown redevelopment hangs in the balance at the Board of Aldermen meeting.
Editorial Don’t mess with school standards in Kansas Many school districts have spent the last two years designing curricula around the Common Core standards, and state assessment tests have been overhauled to reflect what students will be learning. To overturn the efforts now would require millions of dollars to draw up new standards and design new curricula and tests.
