Athletes of the week for Dec. 7

‘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.

Meagan Paul

SCHOOL: Kearney

YEAR: Junior

SPORT: Basketball

In a 49-24 victory against St. Joseph Central last week, Paul attempted all of her game-high 18 shots from three-point range. She buried half of them and added a free throw, good for a 28-point night. Paul also finished with a team-high two steals in the win.

Dustin Williams

SCHOOL: Gardner Edgerton

YEAR: Junior

SPORT: Wrestling

Williams won the 160-pound title Saturday at the 33rd annual Gardner Edgerton Invitational, which brought together 16 teams from five states. Williams knocked off Tim Miklus, a senior from Southeast Polk and the No. 1-ranked wrestler in Iowa, 6-4 in the championship bout. He was one of two wrestlers from Kansas to strike gold.

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

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is busy behind the scenes

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

Dyson returns to Kansas City after going on disabled list

Some relief may be ahead from soaring gasoline prices

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

Royals pitcher James Shields puts minimansion on the market

Dear Abby | Don’t worry about ex’s new baby

Paper wrap: 'The Office' ends its 8-year run

Candice Glover wins 12th season of ‘American Idol’

The lessons of the Kermit Gosnell verdict

Capitol Watch: Failure and inertia in Jefferson City

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