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 Monday that he has decided to live for now.
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).
ROYALS Services planned for Fred White Services for former Royals broadcaster Fred White, who died on May 15, will take place on May 28 at the Village Presbyterian Church in Prairie Village.
Business Clearwire vote critical to Sprint battle plans Shareholders of Sprint’s longtime partner face conflicting advice on Sprint’s $2.2 billion buyout offer. The stock market suggests Sprint may have to do better.
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.
josterheldt@kcstar.com As Kelly Rowland shows,when we’re blinded by fame, we don’t see abuse Kelly Rowland is airing her “Dirty Laundry.” And I hope people listen.
PARENTING Take a seat, tot: Choices for potty training abound Chairs now talk, sing and look like thrones.
MOVIE REVIEW ‘3 Geezers’ gets old In the raunchy comedy “3 Geezers!” J.K. Simmons plays an actor who prepares for a role by hanging out with the residents of a nursing home. But he quickly discovers he’s the butt of their ribald pranks.
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.
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.
