News Hope stays afloat for Truman yacht repairs The former president’s yacht, the USS Williamsburg, has had one tow line in the grave for 20 years, about as long as it has been deteriorating at a shipyard in northern Italy. But hope remains among those who would like to see the 243-foot vessel returned to glory. The price, however, is high, and rust is merciless.
News Independence man is charged with murdering his 10-week-old daughter Bond for Alex A. Gilbert, 24, was set at $500,000 cash. He has pleaded not guilty, and he is scheduled to appear in Lafayette County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The infant died Monday after suffering broken bones, a fractured skull and brain damage.
Royals Royals send Herrera to Omaha, recall Coleman It wasn’t a total shake-up, but the Royals made one roster move on Thursday. The Royals optioned right-handed reliever Kelvin Herrera to Class AAA Omaha, recalling Louis Coleman to take his spot in the bullpen.
Chiefs Husain Abdullah, who gave up football to take Muslim pilgrimage, is back in NFL with the Chiefs New Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah, a practicing Muslim, elected not to return to the Minnesota Vikings last season and instead took his wife, parents and two older brothers on a monthlong pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last October. “To get back out here and to have a second chance, not a lot of people get one,” Abdullah said. “So this is a blessing.”
Business Sears reports bigger-than-expected 1Q loss Sears Holdings Corp. reported a steeper-than-expected loss for its first quarter with the beleaguered retailer blaming a cooler spring for falling sales.
Business IRS will be closed Friday because of budget constraints In addition, workers will be furloughed on June 14, July 5, July 22 and Aug. 30. The agency said it might announce one or two additional closing dates later this year.
Eat + Drink Summer dining: Savor the season’s fresh flavors Restaurant patios around the city are abuzz with al fresco diners eager to sip and sup under the stars. Festivals are in full swing, serving up barbecue, cotton candy and street food. Farmers markets on both sides of the state line supply shoppers with local produce for bountiful dinners on the grill.
FYI Caption Contest Focus on writing a winning entry Hmmm. Why does that guy look familiar? And why do all the paparazzi seem so interested in him? Anyway, reality matters not when it comes to the caption contest. You could score a $25 gift card if you write the winning caption.
Television Review Lots of heat but little light in ‘Behind the Candelabra’ “Behind the Candelabra” is like “Casino,” with Michael Douglas instead of Robert De Niro and Matt Damon in the Sharon Stone role. The HBO movie is Steven Soderbergh’s dramatization of a tell-all by Scott Thorson, Liberace’s boyfriend and companion of five years.
Entertainment Summer events: A day-by-day list of activities OK, so you have relatives coming in from out of town this summer. You want to show them what a neat place Kansas City is, but there are so many things to do, and you’re not sure how to pick and choose. Save this list, and you’ll have a perfect itinerary no matter when or how long the interlopers stay.
Legislators got it wrong on taxes, guns, abortion and workers’ rights Nixon must protect Missouri by rejecting many bad bills Here is our fantasy veto session for Missouri. (The real one begins Sept. 11.)
Barbara Shelly Kathleen Sebelius and the ‘fourth scandal’ One can envision the hearings. The outraged congressmen and the pompous senators grilling the secretary, with no answer likely to satisfy. The TV lights and live coverage on Fox. A new revelation (or non-revelation) popping up every couple of days. Is it any wonder good people are reluctant to go into public service these days?
