News Tornado watch is issued for Monday as KC cleans up from Sunday’s severe storms As Kansas Citians clean up after Sunday night’s severe storms, another ominous front is taking aim at the metropolitan area. The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch through 10 p.m. on Monday for Kansas City and much of the surrounding area. Thunderstorms are expected to roll in early Monday evening.
News Tomas Young, wounded Iraq war vet, says he will live on for now Tomas Young, the paralyzed Iraq war vet who announced earlier this spring that he was ready to die, said that he has decided to live for now. “I decided to go on until I reach a point where it has become too unbearable by my standards,” Young said Monday. “After it becomes too unbearable, then I will take steps to end my life.”
Red Zone Some praise for Tyson Jackson and Dontari Poe from a Chiefs newcomer The one position group that received little attention from Chiefs general manager John Dorsey and coach Andy Reid during free agency and the NFL Draft was the defensive line. Veteran defensive end Mike DeVito, who joined the Chiefs as a free agent, is impressed with linemates Dontari Poe and Tyson Jackson (pictured).
Chiefs Observations from week one of Chiefs’ offseason workouts The Chiefs get back to offseason practice this week with three more sessions, the first being on Tuesday. Their first group of practices last week revealed a few new twists, including the Chiefs running a handful of plays from the pistol formation in Thursday’s practice.
Business Kansas City promotes itself as good home for tech entrepreneurs and start-up companies More than 180 public and private groups are trying to create a thriving ‘ecosystem’ in the Kansas City area for entrepreneurs and start-up companies, but there are gaps and some wonder if a more focused approach is needed.
Business OSHA slaps Wolf Creek power plant operator for firing a whistleblower The U.S. Department of Labor has ordered Enercon Services Inc. to reinstate the employee who had reported unsafe conditions. The company plans to appeal.
PARENTING Take a seat, tot: Choices for potty training abound Chairs now talk, sing and look like thrones.
DEAR ABBY Dear Abby | Don’t bring a dead romance back to life DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I have been together a year and a half. I regret moving in with him when I did, which was after only three months of dating.
Breaking News KC Symphony board leadership shifts as Helzberg moves to emeritus status After guiding the transformation of the Kansas City Symphony for 18 years, Shirley Helzberg steps down as board chair, hands reins to board member William M. Lyons.
Entertainment Metheney, Zorn fathom distinctive languages At first glance, Pat Metheny and John Zorn might seem to come from different planets. Lee’s Summit native Metheny, 58, is a guitarist whose music has resonated broadly throughout jazz and instrumental pop. Zorn, 59, is a saxophonist of firm avant-garde conviction, a natural polarizer and provocateur.
As I See It By not acting on Medicaid, Missouri legislature failed to help patients “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.”
Editorial KC improves basic services, but more progress is needed 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.
