How they scored: Tigers 7, Royals 1

Tornado watch is issued for Monday as KC cleans up from Sunday’s severe 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.

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 that he has decided to live for now. “I decided to go on until I reach a point where it has become too unbearable by my standards,” Young said Monday. “After it becomes too unbearable, then I will take steps to end my life.”

Some praise for Tyson Jackson and Dontari Poe from a Chiefs newcomer

The one position group that received little attention from Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid during free agency and the NFL Draft was the defensive line. Veteran defensive end Mike DeVito, who joined the Chiefs as a free agent, is impressed with linemates Dontari Poe and Tyson Jackson.

KC firm T2 Studios puts digital graphics in high gear for events

In the last few years, the Kansas City-based video production firm T2 Studios and its so-called Experience Lab have gained a growing reputation for creating what are called immersion experiences. In a world of way-too-much stuff passing before our eyes, what all these flashy sights are about is an elevated form of marketing.

Metheney, Zorn fathom distinctive languages

At first glance, Pat Metheny and John Zorn might seem to come from different planets. Lee’s Summit native Metheny, 58, is a guitarist whose music has resonated broadly throughout jazz and instrumental pop. Zorn, 59, is a saxophonist of firm avant-garde conviction, a natural polarizer and provocateur.

By not acting on Medicaid, Missouri legislature failed to help patients

“Missouri needs a Medicaid reform plan that brings the most value for our state, including returning our citizens’ hard-earned tax dollars from Washington and addressing the health care needs of Missourians,” writes Herb B. Kuhn of the Missouri Hospital Association. “Let’s focus on what we can accomplish.”

How they scored

• TIGERS SECOND: With two outs, Boesch singled. Peralta homered, Boesch scored. Tigers 2, Royals 0.

• ROYALS THIRD: Leading off, Perez homered. Tigers 2, Royals 1.

• TIGERS FOURTH: Leading off, Young homered. Tigers 3, Royals 1.

• TIGERS FIFTH: Leading off, Jackson singled. Berry singled, Jackson to third. Cabrera struck out. Fielder homered, Jackson scored, Berry scored. Tigers 6, Royals 1.

• TIGERS EIGHTH: Leading off, Young singled. Boesch infield single, Young to second. Peralta doubled, Young scored, Boesch to third. Tigers 7, Royals 1.

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Tornado watch is issued for Monday as KC cleans up from Sunday’s severe storms

Tomas Young, wounded Iraq war vet, says he will live on for now

Some praise for Tyson Jackson and Dontari Poe from a Chiefs newcomer

Observations from week one of Chiefs’ offseason workouts

Kansas City promotes itself as good home for tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies

OSHA slaps Wolf Creek power plant operator for firing a whistleblower

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KC firm T2 Studios puts digital graphics in high gear for events

KC Symphony board leadership shifts as Helzberg moves to emeritus status

Metheney, Zorn fathom distinctive languages

By not acting on Medicaid, Missouri legislature failed to help patients

KC improves basic services, but more progress is needed

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