Hearts open for young victims of Oklahoma tornado
Royals rally for 7-3 win over Astros, get back to .500
Judge halts closing of Gordon Parks Elementary School
10 of the year’s best local music releases (so far)
Sprint sweetens offer for Clearwire, says it will negotiate with Dish Network
Chiefs GM John Dorsey likes what he’s seen of the team
New civil suits are filed against priest, bishop and KC diocese
Save KCI effort posts concerns on website; connection to Roe denied
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.
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.
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.’
Three suspects grabbed all they could carry after breaking out the front window of a business.
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.
Kansas City Soap Box Derby held two days of National Derby Rallies races on Saturday and Sunday, with racers ages 7 to 21 speeding for the finish line in their home-built, gravity-powered cars.
The Northland Animal Welfare Society’s sixth annual “festival for dogs and people” was held Sunday at Zona Rosa. In addition to a 5K run and 1-mile Woof Walk, many other activities and and vendor booths were spread around the Town Square.
This third annual 5K run/walk and kids’ run, held Saturday at Blue Springs South High School, included post-run entertainment by the Kansas-City based Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band Edge of Forever. The event raises funds to help melanoma research and awareness.
The first West Bottoms Car Show filled the space under the 12th Street bridge with rat rods, hot rods, tot rods, muscle cars, race cars, motorcycles and bicycles for spectators to admire. The show featured a '40s- and '50s-era pin-up girl contest.
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.
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.
Hopfest 2013 took place Saturday in The Well's parking lot in the Waldo area, where more than 50 craft breweries were on hand offering samplings of their beers. And if there was still room for food, there were several food trucks on hand to provide some semblance of nutrition. DJ CMAC provide the beats for the event.
Once a month, Flirt Friday comes to the VooDoo Lounge. Latin music, be it a live band or DJ, takes over, and hundreds of people show off their Latin dance moves.
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.
Donald Trump's Miss USA pageant will be hosted by a Jonas brother and an E! News personality.
What did you do when life threw you a curveball?
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.
The recent death of a young woman who fell from a party bus is a vivid reminder for the public, other party bus operators and government officials that strict rules exist for good reasons.
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Killer Love: Couples, success, faith and murder
A respected insurance agent, his beloved wife and their charismatic pastor: This tale of sex and murder seems like a movie but played out for real in Independence.
Nonfatal shootings in KC: Many bullets, little blame
In six out of 10 cases last year, victims declined to cooperate in catching their attackers, many times out of fear. Authorities then walked away, shutting down the cases.
Boilermakers union leaders receive lofty pay, benefits
An international union based in KCK rewards its officers with big pay and top-flight perks. The Boilermakers say they're just like other unions, but labor watchdogs disagree, asking: Should a nonprofit spend like that?
Arrowhead anxiety: Turnover off the field causes concern
Secrecy, intimidation, fear and a watchful eye have become hallmarks of working for the Chiefs, say some current and former employees.
The Joplin tornado
When an EF-5 tornado cut through Joplin on May 22, thousands suffered. Read their stories and more from our comprehensive coverage of the devastating tornado.
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The incredible story of tragedy and courage in the face of one of nature’s mightiest storms.
