http://www.kansascity.com/105/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from The Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2013Kansas City Star Front Page 60 Sun, 19 May 2013 22:10:36 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys 1.1.fi feedback@kansascity.com (Feedback) 1 1#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 21:07 CDT 1 1786460 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244366/weather-warning-for-kansas-city.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244366/weather-warning-for-kansas-city.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 20:35 CDT A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the Kansas City on Sunday night, bringing high winds and power outages on both sides of the state line. West of Kansas City, officials said a tornado damaged homes after touching down in rural Lyon County, Kan., (pictured), near Emporia. 1786456 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244106/increased-tornado-probabilities.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244106/increased-tornado-probabilities.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 09:34 CDT The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 10 p.m. Sunday for most of the Kansas City region. Rain and thunderstorms, some possibly severe, are in the evening forecast. 1786469 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244585/two-1-million-powerball-tickets.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244585/two-1-million-powerball-tickets.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 20:04 CDT The Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million wasn't sold in Missouri. But two Missouri Powerball players were so close to picking all the winning numbers that that their tickets are worth $1 million each. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244398/kc-goal-disallowed-as-sporting.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244398/kc-goal-disallowed-as-sporting.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:12 CDT Sporting Kansas City settled for a 1-1 draw Sunday with Eastern Conference bottom-feeder D.C. United at RFK Stadium, but the game wasn't without controversy. Defender Ike Opara appeared to stake Sporting KC, 6-4-3, to a lead in the 30th minute, but the goal was disallowed. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244388/more-misery-for-royals-as-as-sweep.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244388/more-misery-for-royals-as-as-sweep.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:41 CDT The script changed Sunday for the Royals, but not the ending as they concluded a three-game weekend pratfall in the East Bay with a 4-3 loss to the Oakland A's. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244365/missouri-beats-hofstra-5-0-advances.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244365/missouri-beats-hofstra-5-0-advances.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 20:11 CDT In an NCAA Regional game that essentially amounted to a winner-take-all showdown for the right to advance to the Super Regional, the Missouri softball team received a complete-game shutout from star pitcher Chelsea Thomas and pounded out eight hits against Galati in a 5-0 win over Hofstra in Columbia. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244312/two-shot-after-dispute-at-lawrence.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244312/two-shot-after-dispute-at-lawrence.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 17:11 CDT Two men suffered critical injuries in two early Sunday morning shootings in Lawrence that police believe are related. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244309/show-goes-on-amid-storm-warnings.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244309/show-goes-on-amid-storm-warnings.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 17:19 CDT Dark clouds brewed Sunday over the Power and Light District, but that didn't stop the Downtown Art Annual. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244126/small-fla-city-wonders-who-won.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244126/small-fla-city-wonders-who-won.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:30 CDT Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244162/a-fire-a-body-a-murder-trial-in.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244162/a-fire-a-body-a-murder-trial-in.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 13:17 CDT On Monday, two years and 20 days after Vashti Forrest Seacat's body was found in the charred remains of her Kingman home, attorneys will start picking jurors who will be asked to decide between two arguments already raised in court: 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244097/trek-does-706m-but-falls-short.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244097/trek-does-706m-but-falls-short.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 11:29 CDT "Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244072/missouri-gops-legislative-success.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244072/missouri-gops-legislative-success.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 10:54 CDT When the Missouri Legislature adjourned its annual session this past week, the Republican majority claimed it was a successful effort - even "historic" and "monumental" - based on the measures they considered and approved. Yet if results are what matter, their success may ultimately depend upon the decisions of Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon. 1786458 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244559/ned-yost-probably-will-shift-kelvin.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244559/ned-yost-probably-will-shift-kelvin.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 19:47 CDT After Sunday's crushing 4-3 loss to the Oakland A's, Royals manager Ned Yost acknowledged he "probably" will pull the eighth-inning duty away from struggling reliever Kelvin Herrera. 1786461 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4241723/t2-studios-puts-digital-graphics.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4241723/t2-studios-puts-digital-graphics.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00 CDT In the last few years, the Kansas City-based video production firm T2 Studios and its so-called Experience Lab have gained a growing reputation for creating what are called immersion experiences. In a world of way-too-much stuff passing before our eyes, what all these flashy sights are about is an elevated form of marketing. 1786467 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244146/buybacks-are-a-big-factor-behind.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244146/buybacks-are-a-big-factor-behind.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 12:49 CDT It's the narcissist rally. 1786467 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4242312/some-relief-may-be-ahead-from.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4242312/some-relief-may-be-ahead-from.html#storylink=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 19:55 CDT Gasoline prices have climbed in the last month because of low stockpiles and refinery outages, but a decline in wholesale prices raises hope that the worst is over. 1786467 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4239725/roeland-park-campaign-investigation.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4239725/roeland-park-campaign-investigation.html#storylink=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00 CDT A Roeland Park resident called a council member and ended up talking to the police chief. 1786470 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4239883/marrow-donors-sought-at-blood.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/17/4239883/marrow-donors-sought-at-blood.html#storylink=rss Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00 CDT A Johnson County woman who needs a stem cell transplant is asking people to register as potential donors at a blood drive at the Church of the Resurrection next week. 1786470 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4236159/bike-and-hike-trails-are-expanding.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/14/4236159/bike-and-hike-trails-are-expanding.html#storylink=rss Tue, 14 May 2013 23:11 CDT A few new bike and hike trails are popping up in Johnson County. In addition to the Turkey Creek Trail, Overland Park is constructing a new bike and hike path along the east side of Metcalf, from 110th Street north to 87th Street, which will connect to the Indian Creek bike and hike trail. The Indian Creek Trail connects to Olathe, Leawood and on to Kansas City, Mo. Construction on that project is set to end in June. 1786470 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4243151/for-a-record-powerball-jackpot.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4243151/for-a-record-powerball-jackpot.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 00:03 CDT The possibility of winning a record Powerball jackpot was a big draw Saturday for area stores selling lottery tickets. Early Sunday, officials with the multistate lottery said that one winning ticket for the $590 million jackpot had been sold in Florida. 1786462 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244054/swift-bieber-more-ready-for-billboard.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244054/swift-bieber-more-ready-for-billboard.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 16:42 CDT Taylor Swift was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards. Swift won eight awards, including top artist and top Billboard 200 album for "Red." Also at Sunday's show, R&B singer Miguel seemed to kick a fan when he jumped over the crowd during a performance of his hit "Adorn." 1786463 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4238731/miss-abigail-has-its-moments-but.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/16/4238731/miss-abigail-has-its-moments-but.html#storylink=rss Thu, 16 May 2013 13:24 CDT In "Miss Abigail's Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage," which runs through June 23 at the American Heartland Theatre, the writers tap-dance right up to the brink of saying something meaningful about society and sexual mores. But in every case, they pull back in favor of audience-participation antics, stereotyped Desi-and-Lucy banter, a few bad puns and jokes that fall flat. 1786463 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243026/kc-symphony-creates-elegant-evening.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243026/kc-symphony-creates-elegant-evening.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 13:31 CDT Parts of Friday's performance of the Kansas City Symphony, led by conductor and pianist Asher Fisch, were plagued by a variety of issues with balance, blend and synchronization. Despite the flaws, the orchestra was able to capture the music's inherent beauty. 1786463 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4243574/by-not-acting-on-medicaid-missouri.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4243574/by-not-acting-on-medicaid-missouri.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00 CDT "Missouri needs a Medicaid reform plan that brings the most value for our state, including returning our citizens' hard-earned tax dollars from Washington and addressing the health care needs of Missourians," writes Herb B. Kuhn of the Missouri Hospital Association. "Let's focus on what we can accomplish." 1786464 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4242547/kc-improves-basic-services-but.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4242547/kc-improves-basic-services-but.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00 CDT Kansas City is using facts to more efficiently spend hundreds of millions in tax revenues to deliver better basic services to local residents. Citizen satisfaction reports and a new study show some progress has been made. But much more is needed. 1786464 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4242569/hostess-unions-the-bell-ding-dongs.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4242569/hostess-unions-the-bell-ding-dongs.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 17:00 CDT Hostess has a new owner, who is opening the plants that make Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dong brands. Only they are reopening without any unions. That's one big step for American capitalism. And one big step backward for unions. 1786464 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243260/party-bus-was-operating-illegally.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243260/party-bus-was-operating-illegally.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 17:48 CDT The owners of the party bus didn't get the required U.S. Department of Transportation number. That registration would have required inspection and repairs on the bus on which the "door ajar" warning system wasn't working. When the bus hit a bump, the doors popped open and a woman tumbled to her death on Interstate 35. 1786459 http://mingle.kansascity.com/photos/2013/west-bottoms-car-show/ http://mingle.kansascity.com/photos/2013/west-bottoms-car-show/#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37 CDT The first West Bottoms Car Show filled the space under the 12th Street bridge with rat rods, hot rods, tot rods, muscle cars, race cars, motorcycles and bicycles for spectators to admire. The show featured a '40s- and '50s-era pin-up girl contest. 1786459 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243162/shadows-of-dishonor.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243162/shadows-of-dishonor.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 16:14 CDT The military, ranked as America's most trusted institution by its citizens but strained by 11 years of war, faces a troubling confluence: acts of mayhem, a growing sexual abuse scandal, a flurry of other misconduct cases. "We're seeing a strain on an institution," one expert says. 1786468 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243530/photographers-work-helps-joplin.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243530/photographers-work-helps-joplin.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 20:35 CDT About 20,000 envelopes of families' photos survived the tornado May 2011 tornado in Joplin, Mo. Through the efforts of a local historian and an army of volunteers, those families can reclaim pieces of their past they had thought were gone forever. 1786468 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243439/long-lost-art-is-found-wearing.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4243439/long-lost-art-is-found-wearing.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 19:27 CDT A 1918 work by Edwin Blashfield, "The Call of Missouri," was displayed for years at the Kansas City Public Library. It disappeared in 1983. A six-year search found it online -- on sale for $650,000. 1786468 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4242633/good-move-on-kc-zoos-free-day.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4242633/good-move-on-kc-zoos-free-day.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00 CDT After excessive crowds and a brawl marred a free admission weekend event in April, the Kansas City Zoo will let Jackson and Clay county residents in for free on Tuesday, June 25, a switch from plans to do that on Saturday, June 29. 1786468 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4242656/weve-come-a-long-way-but-theres.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4242656/weve-come-a-long-way-but-theres.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 17:00 CDT Julia Hill, a civil rights pioneer and a former president of the Kansas City school board, cautions that people have to turn away from texting, social media and cellphones and talk with others. It is the only way problems will be identified and solved. Civil rights advances in the next 50 years will only occur if everyone is involved. 1786468 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244002/the-art-of-dining-beautiful-inspiring.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/19/4244002/the-art-of-dining-beautiful-inspiring.html#storylink=rss Sun, 19 May 2013 16:29 CDT At the restaurants at three Kansas City area museums, the food rivals the artwork hanging nearby. 1786468 http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4240139/novels-for-young-adults-are-reaching.html http://www.kansascity.com/2013/05/18/4240139/novels-for-young-adults-are-reaching.html#storylink=rss Sat, 18 May 2013 23:46 CDT When so many adult fiction offerings read like variations on a theme of emotional impotence, is it any wonder readers are turning to young-adult novels for spellbinding stories and authentic connection? 1786468