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Opponents of single-terminal KCI go online

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Save KCI effort posts concerns on website; connection to Roe denied

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Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders

While Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick’s sphere of influence is dryly — and fondly — referred to as “Raymerricka,” it connotes an image in the statehouse of the Johnson Countian’s conservative leanings and his ability to build a life for himself out of poverty.

Even in changing times, Shawnee Mission aims to remain at the head of the class

Earnest parents who know the Shawnee Mission School District’s strong history are watching, wondering if it can continue pushing state performance higher, and continue to drive more students into Advanced Placement courses, international baccalaureate programming and dual-credit college courses.

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Autoworkers build ramps to help disabled residents

Program takes Ford crew away from the assembly line to make a difference in the community, and the workers love it: ‘It fills my heart.’

Autoworkers build ramps for disabled residents

Lenexa burglars steal computers

Three suspects grabbed all they could carry after breaking out the front window of a business.

Streetcar district asks for $20 million bond from project opponents

Measure to allow state control of KC schools revived in Missouri House

Former KC lawyer gets five-year prison sentence for money laundering

Mingle Your KC in photos

Merriam Farmers Market

2:05 pm May 25

The Merriam Farmers Market vendors had a wide variety of produce available on Saturday, plus home baked goods.

Railcats vs. T-Bones

2:01 pm May 25

It was Jimmy Buffet Theme Night and the Falcon Skydiving Team dropped in as the T-Bones played the South Shore Railcats Friday evening at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.

Blue Star Awards Ceremony

Nominees for best in high school musical theater from schools around the area walked the red carpet Thursday evening at Starlight Theater. Taylor Louderman, Broadway actress who is scheduled to star in “Footloose” at Starlight in August, was guest award presenter.

Soundgarden at the Midland

Fans crowded into Midland Theater on Wednesday night in downtown Kansas City for the sold-out Soundgarden concert. Highlights of the concert included “Hunted Down” from Soundgarden’s debut 1987 recording and the punk blast of “Kickstand.”

Soundgarden’s reunion is muddled at Midland

T-Bones vs. Lincoln Saltdogs

The Kansas City T-Bones continued their series against the Lincoln Saltdogs on Tuesday night at CommunityAmerica Ballpark. The night included a special appearance by former Royals trainer Mickey Cobb, who talked about his battle with polio.

Business

Payroll tax cut worries Social Security advocates

President Barack Obama’s plan to cut payroll taxes for a year would provide big savings for many workers, but makes Social Security advocates nervous that it could jeopardize the retirement program’s finances.

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Sprint suitor addresses cybersecurity concerns

SoftBank Corp. has agreed to appoint a U.S. government-approved “security director” to the wireless phone company’s board to address national security concerns. It made the unusual commitment to several federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, as it presses for federal approval of its agreement to buy 70 percent of Sprint for $20.1 billion.

CEOs get a raise: Median pay rises 6.5 percent to $9.7 million

Judge orders monitoring of ex-CEO accused of defrauding Moberly, Mo.

Ink

LSS Man and Woman of the Year

8:45 am May 25

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Man and Woman of the Year fund-raising campaign this year raised $567,278 among the 23 candidates.

DJ K-Rokk at Tanner's in Waldo

DJ K-Rokk, aka DJ Drama, provided the soundtrack to the great night at Tanner's in Waldo where plenty of people enjoyed the late-night food and drinks.

Party Pics: Hopfest in Waldo

Entertainment

Movie theaters get creative to reel you in

Where can you go to see a rock concert, opera performance, comedy roast, video game tournament, karaoke and pyrotechnics? A Kansas City movie theater. Actually, quite a few of them. Within the last year, many area theaters have transformed from places that merely feature first-run blockbusters to multipurpose venues that freely explore all manner of creative whims.

Man charged with stalking Jennifer Lawrence's kin

A Canadian man is facing charges that he stalked the brother of Jennifer Lawrence after authorities say he repeatedly insisted that the man put him in touch with the Oscar-winning actress so he could protect her, according to court documents.

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Stargazing

Snooki: NJ Gov Christie 'just doesn't like us'

Latest 'Bachelorette' won't say if she's engaged

With hits, Demi Lovato radio-ready with 4th album

At Cannes' movie palace, talk of TV's rise

Blogs

Back to Rockville We've moved ...

Ink’s Middle of the Map Fest announces 60 bands

After ‘30 Rock,’ comic Judah Friedlander is ready for new projects

‘Shipwrecked!’ is a lively retelling of fictional autobiography

Lifestyle

Essay contest | Tell us about life’s curveballs

What did you do when life threw you a curveball?

Phuzzle | Fall in love again

Autumn may be just a memory now that the falling leaves have been replaced by falling snowflakes. But you can relive the visual splendor of the past season while trying to solve this new photo puzzle.Autumn may be just a memory now that the falling leaves have been replaced by falling snowflakes. But you can relive the visual splendor of the past season while trying to solve this new photo puzzle.

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Blogs

Dining Guide | Flavors of love

John Hall: A historian of bush league baseball

FYI Caption Contest | Exploring with Dora

Opinion

Blogs

St. Louis provides lessons for KC on big police change

5:23 pm May 25

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.

Mothers of Kansas City murder victims take charge against violence

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Blogs

Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders

Even in changing times, Shawnee Mission aims to remain at the head of the class

Autoworkers build ramps to help disabled residents

Lenexa burglars steal computers

Merriam Farmers Market

Railcats vs. T-Bones

Blue Star Awards Ceremony

Soundgarden at the Midland

T-Bones vs. Lincoln Saltdogs

Payroll tax cut worries Social Security advocates

yesterday

LSS Man and Woman of the Year

DJ K-Rokk at Tanner's in Waldo

Movie theaters get creative to reel you in

Man charged with stalking Jennifer Lawrence's kin

Blogs

Essay contest | Tell us about life’s curveballs

Phuzzle | Fall in love again

Blogs

St. Louis provides lessons for KC on big police change

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