News Officials to present plan to unify KC area’s splintered transit system Today, no fewer than five transit agencies operate in the Kansas City area: the recently created Kansas City streetcar authority and four bus systems run by Independence, Johnson County and both Kansas Citys. On Wednesday, Area Transportation Authority chairman Robbie Makinen and Johnson County Commissioner Steve Klika will present a plan to make the ATA “the regional transit authority it was meant to be.”
News KC terrorist supported plan to bomb New York Stock Exchange, FBI tells Congress Federal investigators used secret surveillance warrants to identify Khalid Ouazzani, who awaits sentencing in Missouri next month on terrorism-related charges, as part of the scheme, Deputy FBI Director Sean Joyce told the House intelligence committee.
Royals Royals let early chances slip away in 6-3 loss to Indians The potential consequences of the Royals’ still-sputtering attack came into harsh relief Wednesday for a second straight night in a 6-3 loss to the Cleveland Indians. If the club’s pitching and defense slips just a bit, as it did again at Progressive Field, then their impressive June surge suddenly resembles their ruinous May swoon.
Sam Mellinger In a packed gym on a sticky June day, one can sense Wiggins’ future Nobody knows how Andrew Wiggins’ time at Kansas will play out, and for now that’s precisely the point. Wiggins is a 6-foot-8 bundle of athleticism and possibility that challenges the imagination.
Dollars & Sense Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases In a move that could send interest rates higher, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by saying the Federal Reserve will likely slow its bond-buying program this year and end it next year because the economy is strengthening.
Technology Sprint shares take a hit after Dish Network doesn’t make bid Sprint shares fell 4.4 percent, a drop of 32 cents to $7, and one analyst downgraded the stock. Dish failed to meet an 11 p.m. deadline Tuesday to submit its “best and final offer” for Sprint. It blamed the target for putting up barriers to a fresh offer.
Preview Food offerings at Kauffman Stadium hit a culinary home run Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets.
Pick of the week Slither into summer with programs at the Ernie Miller Nature Center Every Friday night through July 19, the Ernie Miller Nature Center will introduce visitors to various members of the animal kingdom. This week you’ll meet snakes, the kind native to Kansas, and learn to separate the fact from the fiction about these slithery serpents.
Photo gallery Remembering James Gandolfini, star of HBO’s ‘The Sopranos’ James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally delicate mob boss in HBO's "The Sopranos" helped create one of TV's greatest drama series and turned the mobster stereotype on its head, died Wednesday in Italy. He was 51. According to reports, the actor died of a suspected heart attack.
Preview Food offerings at Kauffman Stadium hit a culinary home run Although the tasty traditions may always ring true, ballparks across the country are incorporating hometown hits, BBQ in our case naturally, for new flavors and sophistication. To get the most out of the game, prepare to arrive with an empty stomach and leave with even emptier pockets.
Yael T. Abouhalkah Transportation study shows room for improvement in Kansas City A new report by the Mid-America Regional Council gives Kansas Citians a good look at whether their total transportation system is safe, good for the environment and cost-effective. The study reveals there’s plenty of room for improvement.
Editorial Tax scofflaws don’t belong in Wyandotte County’s Unified Government The Board of Commissioners of Wyandotte County’s Unified Government will send a terrible message Thursday night if members seat a commissioner who has failed to pay property taxes on time.
Local News Spotlight Vistors to Missouri Town 1855 make the most of Christmas past The Kansas City Star Updated: 2012-12-09T06:53:31Z December 9 Copyright 2013 The Kansas City Star. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
