Breaking News Mothers of Kansas City murder victims take charge against violence They share the pain of losing a child to homicide and are now dedicated to putting a stop to Kansas City’s violent crime.
News Prosecutors charge three men in burglary halted by homeowner firing gun Prosecutors accuse D’Shawn Marchbanks, Ronald R. Brown and Desmond C. Moore of attempted burglary and unlawful use of a weapon. Marchbanks had been shot in the chest.
Royals Royals free-fall deepens in 7-0 loss to Angels Billy Buckner, a one-time Royals draftee who hasnt pitched in the majors in nearly three years, worked five scoreless innings as the Angels shut out the Royals 7-0 and seem poised to sweep their four-game series at Kauffman Stadium.
University of Kansas One stellar recruiting week at Kansas lifts Self’s spirits again An NCAA Tournament loss to Michigan left coach Bill Self dejected. But after signing two top recruits in May, the Kansas Jayhawks are back “in the game” again.
Business Koch lawyer says Obama administration has tried to intimidate Koch Industries The chief lawyer for Koch Industries said Friday that government targeting of conservative political groups is nothing new to the Wichita-based company.
Business Cerner says it is capitalizing on health care reform Annual meeting showcases progress and opportunity for the company that sits at the heart of national health care reform, computerizing health care records and improving population health.
The Kansas City Star Magazine Baking bread brings kneaded therapy Baking bread is at once invigorating and soothing. You can take out aggression on dough, hurl it at the counter from a foot high and punch it with your fists if you want. You cant hurt it. Or you can find a gentle reverie in the dough, squeeze its cool pillowy sides with your finger and rock the heels of your hands lazily back and forth in the center. The main thing is to find a rhythm and just keep going.
House + Home Airy elegance: Outdoor decor comes into its own The selection has never been greater or more stylish for outdoor furniture. Theres all-weather wicker, modern mesh and other open weaves. Teak in all shades from honey to warm grays, metal in sleek stainless steel and rustic wrought-iron looks in a range of painted hues.
TV review Lots of heat but little light in Behind the Candelabra For two hours, Behind the Candelabra lays bare Liberaces loneliness, his insecurity, his narcissism and his futile attempts to keep his sexuality a secret before his death from AIDS. The film, which premieres Sunday on HBO, isnt a smear job, but its not a revelation, either.
Visual art East meets West in ceramic artist Akio Takamoris exhibit Lust The inaugural exhibit at Red Star Studios impressive new space at the Belger Crane Yard features ceramics and prints by the renowned ceramic artist Akio Takamori, a 1976 Kansas City Art Institute alum who is also the featured artist in the schools 2013 Art and Design auction on Saturday.
Midwest Voices FBI plan puts our privacy at risk Technology is moving faster than before, and laws must move equally fast if they are to keep up with ever-changing reality. But this is not the way to do it. Leaving your emails, IMs, etc. deliberately available at all times for law enforcement (or others) is an overreaction, a move of desperation.
Editorial A summer of reading for low-income children Without books, low-income children get out of the habit of reading during the summer and struggle when school resumes. Thats why the effort this week to distribute 10,000 books to elementary children in Kansas City Public Schools is so critical.
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