PHOTO GALLERY Every dog gets its day as Royals host Bark at the Park Baseball fans got to take their furry friends out to the ballgame Sunday as the Royals hosted the fifth annual Bark at the Park event at Kauffman Stadium. Sections 107-109 and 206-209 at The K were reserved for dogs and their humans, and there were special vendors and activities.
News State of Missouri repeatedly failed Lucas Barnes Webb, documents show Amassed over three years, the Missouri Department of Social Services’ 373-page file on Lucas Barnes Webb provides a rare and extensive look into one boy’s life in the child welfare world, where workers and their supervisors made missteps and questionable judgments.
Royals Angels beat Royals 5-2 to sweep four-game series A frustrating series came to an end in a rather familiar fashion for the Royals, who blew a two-run lead and never recovered in a 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium on Sunday.
University of Kansas Kansas baseball falls 7-2 to Oklahoma in Big 12 tournament final Jayhawks would have received an automatic berth to NCAA Tournament with win. With the loss, their chances of receiving an at-large bid are slim.
Business High-tech industry big immigration bill winner More than any other group, the high-tech industry got big wins in an immigration bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee last week, thanks to a concerted lobbying effort, an ideally positioned Senate ally and relatively weak opposition.
Business KC protesters object to genetically modified crops Concerns about genetically modified crops and their impact on the food chain brought protesters to the Country Club Plaza for a “March Against Monsanto” on Saturday. Many similar gatherings were expected around the world Saturday.
Books Thirteen adventures to get kids reading this summer One of the keys to encouraging reading is to make it fun with exciting and funny books. Middle-grade readers who find an author they like, especially one who has books in a series or multiple series lines such as Lemony Snicket and Eoin Colfer, may have an entire summer of reading to dive into.
DEAR ABBY Wife wants to keep cash hidden DEAR READERS: To all of you who are observing Memorial Day with me, please join in reflecting for a moment on those members of our armed forces who have sacrificed their lives in service to our country. Bless their spirits, and may they live forever in our hearts.
CONCERT REVIEW Drive By Truckers, Old 97’s deliver different takes on love, life Saturday’s show at Crossroads KC was a contrast in songwriting. The Drive By Truckers headlined the show with its trademark blend of country and Southern rock. The opening band, the Old 97’s, have been labeled an alternative-country band, but these days most of their country accents have faded.
Books Thirteen adventures to get kids reading this summer One of the keys to encouraging reading is to make it fun with exciting and funny books. Middle-grade readers who find an author they like, especially one who has books in a series or multiple series lines such as Lemony Snicket and Eoin Colfer, may have an entire summer of reading to dive into.
Editorial St. Louis provides lessons for KC on big police change Kansas City soon will be the only city in America that doesn’t hold its Police Department accountable to elected officials and local voters. It’s an untenable situation, especially after seeing what’s happening in St. Louis.
Public Editor Variety of ways to read The Star online can be bewildering In the digital age, there are many ways to get the news: computers, televisions, phones, tablets, and of course in print. But the variety of delivery methods for The Kansas City Star’s content can be bewildering to readers.
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