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Would you eat this school lunch? We did — and it was good

Jan 27, 3:12 PM

The Kansas City Star enlisted the help of dietitians to visit elementary schools in each of Johnson County’s six districts over several weeks to see what changes were occurring, to see the difficulties food service departments face — and to eat lunch.

Stored sailboat cruises into controversy in Fairway

Jan 26, 9:02 AM

Tom Kirkman knows the angst his white sailboat -- docked in his driveway on busy Mission Road for everyone to see -- is causing his Fairway neighbors. Heck, it's causing him angst.

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Chinese New Year celebrated at Northland school

Jan 27, 4:29 PM

The Shaolin Lohan Pai Lion Dance Troupe performed at Renner Elementary on Friday afternoon while celebrating the Chinese New Year. The lion dance is thousands of years old and is an important tradition in China.

Salvation Army to auction diamond that was dropped in kettle

Jan 27, 2:50 PM

On this Valentine’s Day, there’s a way to show your love of your significant other — and others in the community as well. The Salvation Army in Kansas City will auction off a diamond that an anonymous donor dropped into one of its kettles.

‘Up to Date’ with Steve Kraske

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Mingle Your KC in photos

Pets in need of loving homes

Jan 19, 5:10 PM

Meet Sheldon, who was abandoned out in the country and found his way to the shelter. He's now in a foster home, where he gets along great with people and other dogs. Find out more about Sheldon and other pets in need of good homes in our gallery.

Community Faces | Women's Foundation Anniversary Celebration

Jan 27, 8:17 AM

The Women’s Foundation of Greater Kansas City launched its 20th anniversary celebration, called “The Power of 20,” on Thursday evening at the Sprint Campus’ Winter Garden. The foundation invests in and makes grants to support Kansas City women and girls.

Community Faces | Rock the Blocks swim meet

Jan 25, 10:18 AM

The City Of Olathe Lightning swim team's final home swim meet of the season concluded on Sunday afternoon at the Gladstone Community Center. Teams from around the region competed in the event, one of the largest in the area.

Community Faces | Chinese New Year gala

Jan 23, 4:28 PM

The Kansas City Chinese American Association celebrated the Chinese New Year on Sunday at Johnson County Community College. Prior to the evening gala performance in Yardley Hall, the public could observe Chinese speech and dance competitions and cultural presentations, and make Chinese crafts.

Community Faces | Women’s Living Expo 2012

Jan 23, 2:30 PM

The Kansas City Women’s Living Expo was held Friday and Saturday at the Overland Park Convention. Over 200 exhibitors were there to display food, fashion and fun.

Crime Scene

Man charged in murder of mother of five in Merriam

Jan 27, 2:47 PM

The Johnson County District Attorney charged Jason Munjak this morning with first-degree murder for the death of Toby Rock.

Business

UAW local at GM Fairfax votes to authorize strike

Jan 27, 3:44 PM

Union members at General Motors’ Fairfax plant in Kansas City, Kan., voted Thursday to authorize a strike if a local contract agreement isn’t reached. The vote doesn’t mean there will be a strike, but it does authorize the union leadership to call a strike if necessary.

A natural rivalry is coming to Overland Park

Jan 27, 3:00 PM

Two natural and organic grocery chains will soon be going head to head in Overland Park. Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage is planning an April 24 opening in the former Borders Books & Music space in Regency Park, 9108 Metcalf Ave.

Sprint Connection

Ink

Running 1,000 miles in 365 days

Jan 24, 5:03 PM

Most people didn't get it. I could see by the confused look that they were dissecting 1,000 in their head. Yes, it averages out to 2.74 miles a day, 19.23 miles a week and 83.33 miles a month. But if you just looked at the math you were missing out on the big picture: This was about adventure. Determination.

Party Pics | Industry night at Angels Rock Bar

Jan 27, 8:37 AM

Each Wednesday is service industry night at Angels Rock Bar in the Power & Light District, where people come for the drink specials and to trade war stories.

Fidget: The restless pursuit of Kansas City's best

ENTERTAINMENT

Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) learns about the life of a bondsman from Ranger (Daniel Sunjata).

Lionsgate

Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) learns about the life of a bondsman from Ranger (Daniel Sunjata).

'One for the Money': Katherine Heigl only gets worse | 1 star

Jan 27, 3:09 PM

On today's edition of "Smart Women, Stupid Choices": Katherine Heigl! She left a halfway decent medical soap opera for a string of increasingly mediocre, decreasingly romantic "comedies" pairing her with increasingly bland leading men.

Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulsing

Jan 27, 12:08 PM

A caller on a 911 recording released by Los Angeles fire officials says Demi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night.

Stargazing

Lifestyle

The

Allison Long | The Kansas City Star

The "ladies" of Hearts of Darkness: Rachel Christia (left), Brandy Nicole and Erica Townsend.

KC’s women musicians: Between rock and a good place

Jan 27, 3:34 PM

Women are no longer the novelty they once were in popular music. But they are still the exception, part of the much smaller minority. “Things are better, for sure,” said Betse Ellis, a longtime player in the local scene, “but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.”

Phuzzle | Say ‘yes’ to the dress

Jan 23, 6:56 PM

Ask any bride-to-be, and she’ll tell you that finding the perfect wedding gown can be quite a challenge. We hope you’ll say “I do” and accept the challenge of finding the differences in this new photo puzzle.

Opinion

Midwest Voices | Obama’s vision portends U.S. decline

Jan 27, 6:22 PM

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama gave his third State of the Union address. He was glib and polished, as usual, and even convincing to some. But to avoid being seduced by his teleprompted eloquence, perhaps voters of every stripe should evaluate his speech in the harsh light of history, says Stephen Brewer.

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Friday: Five things to do

  • Winter Ice Fest
  • Groundhog Puppet 
  • Storytime at Barnes & Noble (check with your store)
  • Wooden Build-a-Saur-us
  • Independence Center Story Hour – Read Play Shop!

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