‘Texting was an issue’ in Cass County crash that killed 16-year-old girl

One day after Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday on May 8, she picked up her Missouri driver’s license. One week later, she died in a traffic accident while texting on her phone. The Harrisonville High School freshman, a repeat honor roll student and Future Farmers of America competitor, was driving alone on Thursday afternoon, only blocks from her house.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is busy behind the scenes

Jay Nixon is a hands-off governor. That’s the word in the statehouse. He’s out of sight, disconnected, a distant presence rather than a dominating force, Republicans and more than a few Democrats say. But six hours spent with the two-term governor just two days before final adjournment revealed a chief executive anything but disengaged.

Royals again offer little support for Shields in 2-1 loss to A’s

James Shields continues to pitch like the No. 1 guy the Royals expected when they acquired him in that big off-season deal from Tampa Bay. And the Royals continue to waste his efforts. Shields gave up two runs Friday night in eight innings but only found more disappointment when the Royals’ attack again went quiet in a 2-1 loss to the Oakland A’s at the O.co Coliseum.

Dyson returns to Kansas City after going on disabled list

Outfielder Jarrod Dyson is expected to miss two-to-four weeks after being diagnosed Friday in Kansas City with what trainer Nick Kenney termed “a mild high ankle sprain.” Dyson, 28, suffered the injury in the eighth inning Wednesday when he scaled the center-field wall at Angel Stadium in pursuit of a Mike Trout homer against Kelvin Herrera.

As 'The Office' ends, other workplace shows find a big TV audience

When “The Office” crew clocked out Thursday night, the workers had been at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Co. for nine seasons, or about twice as long as the average job tenure for most Americans. But even as everyday workers tend to complain about their jobs and bosses and quickly jump ship for better opportunities, viewers have shown remarkable loyalty to TV programs about the workplace.

Candice Glover wins 12th season of ‘American Idol’

Candice Glover, a 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year. Glover looked stunned when “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest announced she bested soulful 22-year-old country singer Kree Harrison from Woodville, Texas.

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Your guide to a $5 lunch

Tammy Ljungblad — The Kansas City Star Score a Portobello Mushroom Grilled Cheese sandwich served with a fruit cup and cookie for $4.99 at Best Regards Bakery & Cafe 6759 W. 119th St., Overland Park.

Tammy Ljungblad — The Kansas City Star Best Regards Bakery & Cafe is at 6759 W. 119th St. in Overland Park.

DAVID EULITT — The Kansas City Star The chicken lime soup at Great Day Cafe, 7921 Sant Fe Drive in Overland Park, where every meal comes with a piece of paper wisdom. Don't miss: Santa Fe Trail soup (Mondays); Sweet Potato and Blue Cheese soup (Thursdays)

DAVID EULITT — The Kansas City Star Great Day Cafe, 7921 Sant Fe Drive

David Pulliam — The Kansas City Star Poco’s Latin Cuisine, 3063 Southwest Blvd., 816-931-2526, www.PocosOnTheBlvd.com Don’t miss: The daily $5 lunch special

David Pulliam — The Kansas City Star Poco's is at 3063 Southwest Blvd.

DAVID PULLIAM | The Kansas City Star Winstead’s, 101 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd. (and eight other locations), 816-753-2244, WinsteadsSteakburger.com. Don’t miss: Single steakburger, $2.55

DAVID PULLIAM | The Kansas City Star Winstead's Plaza location is at 101 Emanuel Cleaver Blvd. There are eight other locations in the metro area

Rich Sugg — Rich Sugg/The Kansas City Star Ricos Tacos Lupe, 802 Southwest Blvd. Don’t-miss deals: Burrito, $2 on Thursdays, otherwise $2.50; Street tacos, $1 on Tuesdays, otherwise $1.50.

Rich Sugg — Rich Sugg/The Kansas City Star Rico's Tacos is at 802 Southwest Blvd.

Tony’s Villa Capri, 8126 Floyd St. in Overland Park, 913-648-7770. Don’t miss deal: Meatball sandwich, $5

FRED BLOCHER — FRED BLOCHER/The Kansas City Sta The Villa Capri Restaurant at 8126 Floyd in Overland Park.

ALLISON LONG | Kansas City Star — ALLISON LONG Sahara Café, 320 E. 51st St., 816-756-5444, www.saharakc.com. Don’t-miss deal: $4.95 fava plate with pita

ALLISON LONG | Kansas City Star — ALLISON LONG The Sahara Café is at 320 E. 51st St.

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Star Snack Shack, 8039 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park, 913-381-3200, thesnackshackonsantafe.com. Don't miss: Garden Grilled Cheese, $4

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Star The Snack Shack is at 8039 Santa Fe Drive in Overland Park,

Allison Long — The Kansas City Star Pandolfi’s Deli, 538 Campbell St., 816-569-3663, www.pandolfisdeli.com. Don’t-miss deal: Muffaletta half sandwich, $4.50

Allison Long — The Kansas City Star Pandolfi's Deli is at 538 Campbell St. in the Columbus Park area of Kansas City

Todd Feeback Burritos To Go, 701 Central in Kansas City, Kan. Don't miss deal: $2.50 for any of 11 burritos

Todd Feeback Burritos To Go, 701 Central in Kansas City, Kan.

Cirque d’Alex, 7107 N.W. Barry Road, 816-587-4555, www.cirquedalex.com. Don’t-miss deal: $4 Sonora dog

Cirque d'Alex, 7107 NW Barry Road

FRED BLOCHER — FRED BLOCHER/Kansas City Star Lufti's Fried Fish, 6633 Raytown Road (and other locations), 816-737-9599. Don’t miss deal: Comeback fried catfish sandwich with choice of side, $5

FRED BLOCHER — FRED BLOCHER/Kansas City Star Lufti's Fried Fish at 6633 Raytown Road.

DAVID EULITT — DAVID EULITT Miguel's Catering & Carry Out, 5038 Lamar Ave., Mission, 913-621-7414. Don't miss deal: Two pork tamales with rice and beans, $4.99

DAVID EULITT — DAVID EULITT Miguel's Catering & Carry Out, 5038 Lamar Avenue in Mission

FRED BLOCHER Papu's Café, Inside the Shell station at 604 W. 75th St., 816-822-8759. Don't miss deal: Baba ghanoush sandwich in a warm pita, $3.99

Papu's Cafe is inside the Shell gas station at 604 W. 75th Street in Kansas City, Mo.

Mike Ransdell — Mike Ransdell Browne’s Irish Market & Deli, 3300 Pennsylvania Ave., 816-561-0030. www.brownesmarket.com. Don’t-miss deal: Egg salad sandwich, $4.89

Browne's Irish Market, 3300 Pennsylvania Ave.

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Star Paleteria Tropicana, 830 Southwest Blvd., 816-221-0192. Don't miss: Elote, $2.69

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Star Paleteria Tropicana, 830 Southwest Boulevard.

Mike Ransdell — Mike Ransdell Sabor Y Sol, 542 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Kan. 913-362-0817. Don't miss deal: Enchilada with rice and beans, $4.99

Mike Ransdell — Mike Ransdell Sabor Y Sol at 542 Southwest Blvd. in Kansas City, Kan.

Curt's Famous Meats, 10101 E. Truman Road, Independence, 816-836-2288, curtsfamousmeats.com. Don't miss: Ham salad sandwich, $4.99

Curt's Famous Meats at 10101 E. Truman Road in Independence.

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Star Franks, 520 Southwest Blvd., 816-471-7670, www.mofranks.com. Don't miss: Chicken and apple brat with horseradish cream sauce, $4.49

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — The Kansas City Star Franks is at 520 Southwest Blvd.

TAMMY LJUNGBLAD — The Kansas City Star Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop, 2030 Central St., 816-474-8424, www.lulusnoodles.com. Don't miss: Vietnamese spring rolls, two for $5

TAMMY LJUNGBLAD — The Kansas City Star Lulu's Thai Noodle Shop is at 2030 Central Ave. in Kansas City, Mo.

Keith Myers — KEITH MYERS/The Kansas City Star Herrera's Tenderloin Grill is on the corner at 900 Southwest Boulevard.

Town Topic, 2021 Broadway, 816-842-2298. Don't miss: Single ($2.25) or double ($3.85) burgers

Town Topic, 2021 Broadway in Kansas City.

Sugar Mamma's, 4173 N. Mulberry Drive, 816-437-8044, sugarmammasbakery.com. Don't miss: Chicken salad croissant, $4.95

Sugar Mamma's Bakery is at 4173 N. Mulberry Drive in Kansas City.

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star Chai Shai, 651 E. 59th St., 816-260-5203, www.chaishaikc.com. Don’t-miss deal: Samosas -- chicken, beef or veggie -- order of two for $5

JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star — JILL TOYOSHIBA/Kansas City Star Chai Shai, a Pakistani and Indian restaurant cafe and mini-grocery store at 651 E. 59th Stree.

McGonigle's Market, 1307 W. 79th St., 816-444-4720, mcgonigles.com. Don't miss: Po'boy sandwich, $3.59

McGonigle's Market is at 1307 W. 79th Street in Kansas City, Mo.

Breit's Stein and Deli, 412 N. Fifth St., Kansas City, Kan., 913-342-5311. Don’t miss deal: Reuben sandwich, $4.25 including choice of side

submitted photo courtesy Issac A — Kansas City Star/Ink Breit’s Stein and Deli, 412 N 5th St. in Kansas City, Kansas, is a neighborhood deli and tap room.