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.
ROYALS NOTEBOOK Royals' Moustakas hopes simplified approach helps him turn things around Mike Moustakas termed it “a relief” when he broke a zero-for-18 slide with an RBI single Tuesday night, but he also recognized it for what it was. “One hit is not going to do anything. It’s not going to completely turn anything around, but it was a hit in a big situation for us.”
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.
Business Stocks fall on news Fed weighed cutting stimulus The Federal Reserve took financial markets for a ride Wednesday, pushing stock prices up in the morning then sending them down in the afternoon.
Business Venerable structure in Crossroads District is getting new tenants Centric Projects, a commercial general construction firm, and HighTower Group, a commercial furnishing company, will move in August to the former Western Blue building at 1814 Main St.
Eat + Drink Summer dining: Savor the season’s fresh flavors Restaurant patios around the city are abuzz with al fresco diners eager to sip and sup under the stars. Festivals are in full swing, serving up barbecue, cotton candy and street food. Farmers markets on both sides of the state line supply shoppers with local produce for bountiful dinners on the grill.
Pick of the week Flex your summer traditions with yoga in Roanoke Park We officially declare the opening of summer on this Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s time go outside and soak up some sun.There’s no end to the things we can do outdoors around here, But here’s one activity you might have missed: outdoor yoga.
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.
Pick of the week Flex your summer traditions with yoga in Roanoke Park We officially declare the opening of summer on this Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s time go outside and soak up some sun.There’s no end to the things we can do outdoors around here, But here’s one activity you might have missed: outdoor yoga.
Editorial Missouri is failing to protect at-risk children Watching over at-risk children has to be a state’s top priority. It must be done transparently. Darkness and secrecy are exactly the conditions that allow child abuse to thrive.
Yael T. Abouhalkah How to wisely use KC’s taxes: We’ve heard this before Led by Mayor Sly James, Kansas City’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.
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