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Even after breakthrough season, Royals' Gordon hasn't let up a bit

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

The New Alex Gordon is moving slowly but with a purpose, cradling a wooden bat in the crook of his arm as he ducks his head under a wall of black netting. The backdrop says baseball -- batting cages, turf, a bag of balls -- and Gordon is decked out in offseason garb: basketball shorts, a dry-fit shirt and a blue stocking cap, the familiar KC logo stitched across the center.

Missouri troopers arrest eight in area, most on suspicion of DUI

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

The cold weather may have kept most people warm inside their homes, but it offered nothing but cold comfort to eight drivers who, one after another were pulled over and arrested -- most of them on suspicion of drunken driving -- early Saturday by Troop A of the Missouri Highway Patrol.

Assault case against KC mayor's son is dismissed

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

A judge in Kansas City Municipal Court on Friday dismissed an assault case against the Kansas City mayor's adult son, who was accused of punching a woman outside a nightclub in August.

Texas comes back to beat K-State 75-64

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Following K-State's 75-64 loss to Texas, Wildcats coach Frank Martin said the Longhorns "punched us in the mouth and they punched us again and again and again and they got us on the ropes and we never punched back."

Withey pushes back for Jayhawks

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Jeff Withey gets pushed around a lot. Sometimes by opponents, but he does his share of pushing back in a game's give-and-take.

Police were watching Pernice, officer testifies

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

It will be at least next week before Northland murder defendant Shon A. Pernice finds out whether prosecutors can use GPS evidence collected after his wife disappeared three years ago.

KC man pleads guilty in stun gun assault on police

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

A 32-year-old man who fought six Kansas City police officers and turned a sergeant's stun gun against three officers pleaded guilty this week to five city ordinance violations.

Lee's Summit teen listed critical after Friday shooting

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

A Lee's Summit teenager who was shot accidentally Friday afternoon at a gathering of girlfriends was in critical and guarded condition after surgery, Lee's Summit police said Saturday morning.

Tribute | John Leitt displayed inner and outer strength

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Who: John Leitt, 92, of Kansas City.

Man beaten severely at homeless camp

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Jackson County prosecutors on Friday accused three homeless people of severely beating a 52-year-old homeless man early Thursday, breaking his nose, orbital bone, rib and wrist.

Puppies killed in Raytown house fire

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

One or more puppies were killed in a fire that broke out early Saturday at a home in the 9000 block of East 55th Street in Raytown.

Mill Valley girls win close one this time over Bonner Springs

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

As the final shot rotated toward the rim, both coaches couldn't help but think back to December. On that day -- Dec. 13, to be exact -- the Bonner Springs girls held off a late charge from Mill Valley and hit a shot in the final seconds to escape with a one-point victory.

Obama team takes a step back on contraception coverage

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Catholics, women's groups and politicians caught in the bitter argument over insurance coverage for birth control remained divided after the Obama administration offered a compromise Friday aimed at quelling a political furor it touched off during the week.

Three Kansas students advance in spelling bees

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Three excellent spellers are moving on to represent the Kansas side of the metropolitan area after winning their local spelling bees.

Gordon Lamb, former fill-in leader at MU and UMKC, made a difference

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

When Gordon Lamb stepped up to lead the University of Missouri System as interim president in 2007, he said he would not simply warm the chair, but make a difference.

Three-point barrage helps MU beat Baylor 72-57

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Missouri maintained its distinction as one of only two teams to remain unbeaten at home in Big 12 Conference play.

MU concentrating on next game but can't help but look ahead

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

Frank Haith is sticking with the script.

Star wins sweepstakes award in Missouri competition

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

The Kansas City Star has won several first-place awards in the Missouri Associated Press Managing Editors newswriting and photo competition, including the sweepstakes award for photojournalism.

Self unhappy with second half of KU's 81-66 win over Oklahoma State

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

A half of a game was good enough for Kansas to win, but not ultimately enjoy.

Man impersonating a law officer reported in Miami County

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 05:00 CST

The Miami County sheriff's office is on the lookout for someone driving the roadways impersonating a law enforcement officer, using a flashing red-and-blue light on front of his car and pulling over unsuspecting motorists.