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Profiting as a Super Bowl host city isn’t always a sure bet

The mayor of Glendale, Ariz., says his town may lose $3 million by playing host to Super Bowl XLIX, and this is one of the stories the NFL would rather you not hear about this week. The Super Bowl is supposed to be a bonanza of both dollars and exposure for everyone involved, and it is in many ways, but that windfall is buried by the reality of how these things are put on and how the money is counted.

Crime

Blinded dog Roadrunner’s recovery has been ‘amazing’

The KC Pet Project took advantage of Wednesday’s nice weather to share an update on the recovery of Roadrunner, the dog who needed to have his eyes removed because of alleged severe abuse. Roadrunner, who is believed to be a small brown Tibetan spaniel, was severely injured when he was allegedly thrown from a third-floor balcony of an apartment building.

Crime

No injuries after school bus struck by gunfire in KC

Kansas City police are investigating gunshots that struck a school bus around 3 p.m. Wednesday near 24th Street and Olive Avenue. None of the children on the bus was hurt. Police have two people in custody. A third person remains at large.

Cityscape

Chipotle’s Pizzeria Locale coming to Waldo

Pizzeria Locale, a partnership between Chipotle and Colorado restaurateurs Bobby Stuckey and Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson, plans to open this summer at 505 W. 75th St., next to a Chipotle. Pizzeria Locale currently has locations in Boulder and Denver.

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Wright Business College cancels tonight’s classes over threat

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Details revealed of Kansas City man’s harrowing kidnapping and escape

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U.S. Senate votes not to remove the lesser prairie chicken, found in Kansas, from ‘threatened’ list

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Baseball Prospectus projects Royals will finish 72-90

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Attorney general nominee Lynch holds her own in Senate hearing

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Time change for Fairfax Bridge detonation

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Missouri and Kansas focus on reducing unemployment benefits

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Does Kansas coach Bill Self have a chance at 1,000 career victories?

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Former Kansas City Wizards coach Bob Gansler recovering after stroke

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Sprint returns to the Super Bowl commercial lineup with an ‘apology’ ad

Sprint’s Super Bowl ad is set to air early in the third quarter of the game. It builds on the Overland Park-based company’s campaign to win over AT&T and Verizon customers by offering to cut their wireless rate plans in half.

Campus Corner

Does Kansas coach Bill Self have a chance at 1,000 career victories?

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski was the first to reach 1,000 career victories. The Sporting News zeroed in on the top candidates to threaten 1,000 victories, with Kansas coach Bill Self appearing fourth on the list. What would it take to get there?

University of Missouri

Missouri believes it will be more competitive in rematch with No. 1 Kentucky

Missouri’s men’s basketball team got pounded 86-37 barely two weeks ago at No. 1 Kentucky, but the Tigers are confident they won’t suffer the same fate in a rematch Thursday at Mizzou Arena (8 p.m. on ESPN).

Cityscape

KC makes ‘best cities for singles’ list

Travel + Leisure magazine’s new survey put Miami the best city for singles. But Kansas City isn’t too far behind at No. 12. The cities rank highly for nightclubs, dive bars and great diners where “you might lock eyes with someone over a late-night order of fries.”

Kansas State University

Kansas State’s Nino Williams recovering from ‘minor’ injury to left knee

After undergoing medical tests on his left knee Wednesday, senior Kansas State men’s basketball forward Nino Williams was told he sustained “minor” injuries against West Virginia.

Government & Politics

Justin Houston says Chiefs can win a Super Bowl with Alex Smith, need more receivers

Stargazing

GoDaddy yanks Super Bowl ad after backlash

Stargazing

Melissa McCarthy to lead new all-female ‘Ghostbusters’ cast; Kristen Wiig in talks

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Dave Helling: As Bob Dylan would put it, money doesn’t talk — it swears

“The government’s not going to create jobs,” legendary singer Bob Dylan said recently. “People have to create jobs, and these big billionaires are the ones who can do it.” It sounds like the 2012 GOP platform, but in fact the artist is playing a more complicated tune.

Local Columnists

Dave Helling: As Bob Dylan would put it, money doesn’t talk — it swears

Chow Town

Serve up a snacker’s dream with edible stadiums for Super Bowl Sunday

If you’re a football fan, or just appreciate modern art, you’ve probably seen an edible stadium before.

The Full 90

After a mini-rebuild, Sporting KC begins preparation for new season

With several notable players moving on, Peter Vermes starts the process of integrating new players during two training camp stints in Tucscon, Ariz.

Editorials

Clear up fracking’s link to a rise in Kansas earthquakes

While a top Kansas geologist says fracking isn’t directly causing a huge spike in earthquakes, state officials should spend the money needed to improve seismic monitoring stations to better evaluate this problem.

The Buzz

Roy Blunt to report $2.2 million on hand

Aiming for a 2016 re-election, the Missouri senator is working hard to do everything right

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