November 2 area bowling

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.

Royals' Moustakas cites simplified approach as key to turnaround

It was a step in the right direction Tuesday when Mike Moustakas broke a zero-for-18 slide with an RBI single in the eighth inning that erased a one-run deficit in what became a 7-3 victory over Houston. Moustakas termed it “a relief” but also recognized it for what it was. “One hit is not going to do anything,” he acknowledged. “It’s not going to completely turn anything around, but it was a hit in a big situation for us.”

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.

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.