Motorcycle crash kills Independence man

Hearts open for young victims of Oklahoma tornado

Despite the violent upheaval that Moore, Okla., endured Monday afternoon when a monstrous tornado slashed through the city, many of the people who lost much insist that their worries pale in comparison with the sadness they feel for the innocents whose young lives have come to define the town’s tragedy.

Royals rally for 7-3 win over Astros, get back to .500

The Royals rallied Tuesday for a 7-3 victory at Minute Maid Park by scoring all seven runs against the Astros’ bullpen and with the aid of some atrocious defense. So what? The Royals ended their four-game losing streak, pulled back to .500 at 21-21 and avoided the possibility of getting swept by the Astros.

Sprint sweetens offer for Clearwire, says it will negotiate with Dish Network

Sprint Nextel Corp. on Tuesday opened its wallet a bit wider to gain full control of its longtime wireless network partner Clearwire Corp. and the valuable airwaves it owns. The Overland Park-based company also said Tuesday it would open its financial books for Dish Network Corp. and negotiate with the company on its buyout offer.

Six new books capture the best grilling recipes and techniques

Cooking with fire may be in our DNA, but as our palates evolve, so does grilling. Whether your style is fast and furious grilling or low and slow barbecue, 2013’s top crop of guide books includes clever tips and mouthwatering recipes from serious competitive cookers, gourmet-driven and trend-setting staffs of food magazines, and professional chefs with a bent for fine dining.

Kansas City police today identified a man killed in a motorcycle crash Wednesday as Dan Black of Independence.

Black, 57, was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on Lee’s Summit Road about 2 p.m. Wednesday when he lost control of the bike on a curve near Harding Road. Black, who was wearing a helmet, was killed when thrown into a roadside ditch, police said.

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