New York man given three-year sentence for computer hacking
A Kansas City federal judge sentenced a New York man to three years in prison Wednesday for his role in a university computer hacking scheme.
Mark Phelps: Tigers ‘easily a top 20 program’
That’s why the former Drake head coach, who was introduced as the Tigers’ newest men’s basketball assistant on Tuesday, said he didn’t need to do a whole lot of soul searching when Missouri coach Frank Haith first offered him the chance to replace Rick Carter, who left to take a similar position at Xavier last week.
Best-selling author Vince Flynn dies at age 47
Best-selling author Vince Flynn, who wrote the Mitch Rapp counterterrorism thriller series and sold more than 15 million books in the U.S. alone, died Wednesday in Minnesota after a more than two-year battle with prostate cancer, according to friends and his publisher. He was 47.
Royals Q&A: Tuesday’s giveaway loss blunts fans’ enthusiasm
While the Royals are on an impressive run — 11-3 over the last two-plus weeks — beat reporter Bob Dutton’s latest Twitter question-and-answer exchange suggests many fans aren’t quite ready to buy in completely. Among the questions: Is third-base coach Eddie Rodriguez — who held up David Lough on the potential tying run — awful at his job or was this just an aberration?
Man shot in the head on I-635 in KCK
Police say the victim’s injury is not life threatening
Breaking of celibacy vow cited in Olathe priest’s resignation
Rev. William Bruning was pastor of Prince of Peace Parish in Olathe. The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas received an allegation earlier this month that he had broken his vows.
Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living home
A 41-year-old man is being held on $5 million bail after police say he castrated a paraplegic during a dispute at an assisted living facility in Philadelphia.
Liberty couple pleads guilty in $2.8 million scheme
They lived the high life for years with money embezzled from her employer.
Armed employees could cost Kansas schools insurance coverage
The company that insures most of Kansas' school districts says it won't provide coverage for districts that allow armed employees on school premises.
Ben McLemore’s AAU coach to meet with NCAA
Darius Cobb, the St. Louis AAU coach who allegedly accepted $10,000 and trips to influence former KU guard Ben McLemore, is scheduled to meet with a representative of the NCAA’s enforcement staff on Wednesday, according to a USA Today report.
Doubting Heat fans leave arena early, hear about OT, can't get back in
When the San Antonio Spurs appeared to have the NBA Finals wrapped up Tuesday night leading by five with less than a minute in regulation, Miami Heat fans began streaming out of American Airlines Arena.
Leawood Italian restaurant Mio adds a pizzeria
The new business -- named Mio, An Italian Pizzeria -- opened at 4800 W. 135th Street, a few doors down from its sister restaurant Mio, An Italian Trattoria. Both Mios share appetizers, soups and salads. But the new pizzeria has a build-your-own bruschetta bar ($6) and a wide selection of customizable pies with thin, chewy crusts.
Neighbor of Westboro Baptist aims to ruffle church’s feathers, raise awareness
The Westboro Baptist Church has long used boisterous pickets to bring attention to its anti-gay stance. But for the last few months, a group across the street from the church’s compound has been using its own high-profile stunts to gain attention for its causes. For example, a 5-year-old girl sold ‘Pink Lemonade for Peace.’ On Saturday, they’ll host an outdoor same-sex marriage.
Missing elderly Kansas couple found safe in Michigan
How and why is still a mystery, but a missing elderly Garnett, Kan., couple headed to Illinois has been found — in upper Michigan. They were found in Mio, Mich. — 410 miles north of Dwight, Ill., their original destination.
Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion
A Milan court on Wednesday convicted the designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana of tax evasion.
Husch Blackwell merges with Texas law firm
Merger with Brown McCarroll of Austin will grow law firm to 600 attorneys and 750 staff with offices in 16 U.S. cities and London
Final report on JJ’s explosion delayed due to need for more data, Missouri Public Service Commission says
Delays in receiving test results and the need to gather more data has caused the Missouri Public Service Commission to put off for at least another month issuing its final report on the natural gas explosion and fire that leveled the Country Club Plaza-area restaurant.
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls
A vaccine against a cervical cancer virus has cut infections in teen girls by half, according to a study released Wednesday.
Yankee doodle dandy: KC one of most patriotic cities in U.S.
Just in time for the Fourth of July, Foursquare names Kansas City one of the top 10 Most Patriotic Cities in the land.
FBI ends Michigan search for Hoffa's remains
Beneath a swimming pool, under a horse farm and now a weed-grown field north of Detroit: For at least the third time in a decade, FBI agents grabbed shovels and combed through dirt and mud in the search for Jimmy Hoffa's remains or clues to the disappearance of the former Teamsters boss.
Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
Apparently, Men's Wearhouse doesn't like the way its founder looks. In a terse release issued Wednesday, Men's Wearhouse said it has fired the face of the company and its executive chairman, George Zimmer, who appeared in its TV commercials with the slogan "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it."
