News State of Missouri repeatedly failed Lucas Barnes Webb, documents show Amassed over three years, the Missouri Department of Social Services 373-page file on Lucas Barnes Webb provides a rare and extensive look into one boys life in the child welfare world, where workers and their supervisors made missteps and questionable judgments.
News Proof is a burden for victims of child abuse Child welfare experts say it’s often more difficult to substantiate allegations of abuse and remove a child from the home. Indeed, state statistics indicate fewer allegations are being substantiated even as the number of hotline calls has increased.
SAM MELLINGER Why Ned Yost smiles through the Royals struggles Manager Ned Yost says he isnt panicking about the Royals recent slide because that approach got him fired in Milwaukee. And while fans may feel his response is aloof or out of touch, Yost says hes trying to keep his young players calm.
Royals Royals free fall continues with 7-0 loss to Angels Billy Buckner, a one-time Royals draftee who hasnt pitched in the majors in nearly three years, worked five scoreless innings as the Angels shut out the Royals 7-0 and seem poised to sweep their four-game series at Kauffman Stadium.
Business KC protesters object to genetically modified crops Concerns about genetically modified crops and their impact on the food chain brought protesters to the Country Club Plaza for a March Against Monsanto on Saturday. Many similar gatherings were expected around the world Saturday.
Business Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries The chief lawyer for Koch Industries said Friday that government targeting of conservative political groups is nothing new to the Wichita-based company.
The Kansas City Star Magazine Baking bread brings kneaded therapy Baking bread is at once invigorating and soothing. You can take out aggression on dough, hurl it at the counter from a foot high and punch it with your fists if you want. You cant hurt it. Or you can find a gentle reverie in the dough, squeeze its cool pillowy sides with your finger and rock the heels of your hands lazily back and forth in the center. The main thing is to find a rhythm and just keep going.
House + Home Airy elegance: Outdoor decor comes into its own The selection has never been greater or more stylish for outdoor furniture. Theres all-weather wicker, modern mesh and other open weaves. Teak in all shades from honey to warm grays, metal in sleek stainless steel and rustic wrought-iron looks in a range of painted hues.
TV review Lots of heat but little light in Behind the Candelabra For two hours, Behind the Candelabra lays bare Liberaces loneliness, his insecurity, his narcissism and his futile attempts to keep his sexuality a secret before his death from AIDS. The film, which premieres Sunday on HBO, isnt a smear job, but its not a revelation, either.
Visual art East meets West in ceramic artist Akio Takamoris exhibit Lust The inaugural exhibit at Red Star Studios impressive new space at the Belger Crane Yard features ceramics and prints by the renowned ceramic artist Akio Takamori, a 1976 Kansas City Art Institute alum who is also the featured artist in the schools 2013 Art and Design auction on Saturday.
Editorial St. Louis provides lessons for KC on big police change Kansas City soon will be the only city in America that doesnt hold its Police Department accountable to elected officials and local voters. Its an untenable situation, especially after seeing whats happening in St. Louis.
Steve Rose President Obamas arrogance is undoing his presidency Barack Obama just had his worst week in a deeply flawed presidency. Its not as bad as Jimmy Carters presidency, but its still one that can make even the most right-wing conservative long for Democrat Bill Clinton.
Dollars and Sense USPS to halt payments into worker pension fund Updated: 2011-06-22T16:32:01Z June 22 Copyright 2013 . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.