Sseven girls from Heartland Elementary School in the Blue Valley School District, now mostly middle-schoolers at Harmony or Aubry Bend, for a few years had been competing in an international problem-solving educational program, Odyssey of the Mind. This time around, however, they decided to take on a side challenge — Odyssey Angels — and create a real-world project to help people in their own community.
Check out this video of a fan dashing onto the field at Kauffman Stadium during the Royals’ 5-4 loss to the Angels on Thursday night. He eludes a police officer with a slide across the pitcher’s mound and steals the rosin bag. He ran off, but eventually was caught.
With a three-day weekend, there are plenty of options for fun and entertainment around Kansas City, including the Royals and Celebration at the Station.
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.
Star Shots | Photos of May 23, 2013
Kansas high school baseball and softball tournaments
Angels 5, Royals 4
Stars shine on Cannes red carpet
Folk singer and songwriter Bob Dylan turns 72
Oklahoma Joe's and the Kansas City barbecue tradition
Star Shots | Photos of May 22, 2013
Astros 3, Royals 1
Moore, Okla., digs out after deadly tornado
Chiefs' Wednesday practice at Arrowhead
Highest paid CEOs
First lady Michelle Obama visits Decatur House
âAlien Worlds and Androidsâ exhibit opens at Union Station
A Field of Flags
Derrick Johnson discusses spring practices and new defense
RAW VIDEO: Police Memorial Service
Chiefs Dontari Poe talks about learning new defense
Chiefs Alex Smith on OTAs
Survivors of Moore, Okla., tornado share their stories
Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah on his Islamic pilgrimage
Full Gospel Assembly damaged in storm
Chiefs QB Chase Daniel on offensive tempo
Spiritual and emotional care to Oklahoma
Suspicious package at Union Station turns out to be empty cooler
Blue Star Awards Ceremony
Soundgarden at the Midland
T-Bones vs. Lincoln Saltdogs
Soap Box Derby Spring Rally II
Woofstock 2013 at Zona Rosa
Miles Against Melanoma
West Bottoms Car Show
Downtown Art Annual
T-Bones’ home opener vs. Wichita Wingnuts
Parkville Junk Extravaganza
Michael Bergen’s Toys for Disadvantaged Children Night Train Run
Armed Forces Day Parade and celebration
DJ K-Rokk at Tanner's in Waldo
Party Pics: Hopfest in Waldo
Party Pics: Flirt Friday at the VooDoo Lounge
Party Pics: Dollar night at Ernie Biggs
Party Pics: Deck Opening Party with the Stolen Winnebagos at the Longbranch
Party Pics: Rockfest after party at Angel's Rock Bar
Party Pics: Rockfest 2013
Party Pics: Kong's Jam for Life
Anything pink with an umbrella or sugary rim is dismissed as girly and lightweight. But summer spirits are my favorite. When you’re landlocked like we are, who doesn’t want that beachy feeling that daiquiris, margaritas and coladas bring? Here are some of my favorites.
The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders — a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal. The policy change takes effect Jan. 1.
The annual film festival in France previews films of all genres from around the world and draws in a who's who of film stars – with fashion to match.
New Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah, a practicing Muslim, elected not to return to the Minnesota Vikings last season and instead took his wife, parents and two older brothers on a monthlong pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia last October. “To get back out here and to have a second chance, not a lot of people get one,” Abdullah said. “So this is a blessing.”
The action sequences are frequent and exceptional, from zooming aerial battles to comedic chases involving Bomba’s three-legged pet pug. It’s also one of the year’s most visually distinctive movies. All this is thrilling enough to divert viewers from the formulaic elements.
Devon Carney is expected to take the creative reins of one of the city’s most important performing arts organizations in July. He succeeds William Whitener, who retired this month.
Updated May 22: This man is wanted for burglary. If you have information about any of these fugitives, call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (816-474-8477), go to KCCrimeStoppers.com, or text TIP452 plus message and send to 274637. All calls are anonymous.
Lately, I've realized that I’ve changed. I’m not talking superficially here. I’ve developed a case of political apathy with classic symptoms. It would just be nice to get the real, honest answer for once.
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.
If the "Blood on the Tracks Express" train ride or the "Hard Rain in Duluth" benefit concert hasn't made you rush to the North Country this week for Bob Dylan's 72nd birthday, at least give Hibbing and Duluth credit for finally getting excited about their most famous native son.
Oklahoma Joe’s is smoking out its barbecue competition: The local joint’s ribs were just named America’s Best by The Daily Meal. “In a city renowned for its pork ribs, the ones at Oklahoma Joe’s are simply the best,” proclaims the national foodie website, which gushes about the ribs’ “deeply burnished shade of red” and “picture-postcard-perfect” looks. Do you agree? Vote in our poll for your favorite KC ribs.
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and the Republican-controlled Legislature can’t seem to get anything right. But wait: They did approve some unconstitutional gun laws.
In the aftermath of an NCAA Tournament meltdown, and the loss of five starters from a Sweet 16 team, KU basketball coach Bill Self added the final pieces to what could be considered his finest recruiting class in Lawrence. Here’s what Andrew Wiggins, Tarik Black and the rest of the class bring to the Jayhawks and a stab at a starting lineup for next season.
