The Buzz Moran, Roberts cheer decision to make McConnell Air Force Base home for tankers Kansas Sens. Jerry Moran and Pat Roberts on Wednesday cheered the Air Force’s decision to pick McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita as the home for new refueling tankers. The Air Force will make an official announcement later Wednesday morning after it informs the congressional delegations from the states involved of the decisions.
Politics Judge halts closing of Gordon Parks Elementary School Gordon Parks Elementary School can remain open at least through June. A circuit court judge on Tuesday granted a temporary stay sought by the school after state education officials voted last week to pull the school’s charter.
SAM MELLINGER Salvy Perez and other players the Royals can't afford to lose Sam Mellinger was relieved to hear that Royals catcher Salvy Perez only had a deep bruise to his hip after crashing into a pole at Houston on Monday. The thought of the Royals' greatest asset rehabbing again was scary, and it made him consider the other key players who really can't get hurt.
Chiefs Tamba Hali expects he and Justin Houston will pile up sacks Tamba Hali, who had nine sacks last season, one fewer than Justin Houston, isn’t ready to concede his Chiefs sack title permanently, but didn’t sound confident he would get it back this year, either. “As an athlete, I can’t compete with the kid,” Hali said of Houston. “He’s that much better.’’ But Hali also says the Chiefs as a whole will have more sacks this season.
Business Department of Labor pushes for minimum wage increase The acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor will be in Kansas City Thursday to raise awareness and promote a White House proposal to raise the federal minimum wage.
Business Evian giving its water bottle a makeover Evian is giving itself a facelift to keep up with its sleek, young competitors on store shelves.
Eat + Drink Six new books capture the best grilling recipes and techniques Cooking with fire may be in our DNA, but as our palates evolve, so does grilling. Whether your style is fast and furious grilling or low and slow barbecue, 2013’s top crop of guide books includes clever tips and mouthwatering recipes from serious competitive cookers, gourmet-driven and trend-setting staffs of food magazines, and professional chefs with a bent for fine dining.
DEAR ABBY Dear Abby | Fiery responses from readers on smoking prevention DEAR ABBY: I was surprised to see you equate a concerned grandmother’s creative solution to smoking with bribery in your Feb. 14 column. The word “bribe” has a negative connotation. What the grandmother did was offer an incentive, not a bribe, that will benefit her grandchildren in the long run. I think the woman should be congratulated.
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.
Entertainment Flex your summer traditions We officially declare the opening of summer on this Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s time go outside and soak up some sun. (Don’t forget the sunscreen.)
Commentary How to wisely use KC’s taxes: We’ve heard this before Led by Mayor Sly James, KC’s elected officials work well together in setting priorities for using city funds. But don’t get carried away: History shows politicians, city managers and staff members routinely talk a good game about setting priorities and wisely spending public funds.
Editorial A party bus that flouted the rules The recent death of a young woman who fell from a party bus is a vivid reminder for the public, other party bus operators and government officials that strict rules exist for good reasons.
