Kansas City Star: News http://www.kansascity.com/115/index.xml News, sports and entertainment from Kansas City Star en-us Copyright 2008 Kansas City Star News 60 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:14:34 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys feedback@kansascity.com Independence district rushes to get its new schools ready http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697453.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697453.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:07 CDT That guy sweating Tuesday in a hallway of North Rock Creek/Korte Elementary School was none other than R.D. Mallams, the new principal. Wall Street's day-to-day sways don't start with investors http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/cw_gusewelle/story/693465.html http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/cw_gusewelle/story/693465.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:22 CDT I’m repeatedly dismayed by the imprecision of language commonly used in financial reporting to explain the unpredictable, outlandish and sometimes utterly capricious behavior of the stock market. Such are the times of Phill Kline http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/mike_hendricks/story/697457.html http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/mike_hendricks/story/697457.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:30 CDT Me run for office? The republic isn’t ready for that. But after listening to the pro-Phill Kline radio commercials that began airing this week, I know how it feels to be on the receiving end of a negative campaign ad. Health center needs donations to make dream a reality http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/steve_penn/story/695525.html http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/steve_penn/story/695525.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:45 CDT A facility for the poor shouldn’t be a poor facility. For 40 years, the operation that Samuel U. Rodgers founded has provided health services to the poor. Rodgers was a doctor who wanted to make sure no one was refused quality, compassionate care. Good Connections: Care program provides friends and fun http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/686279.html http://www.kansascity.com/649/story/686279.html Mon, 30 Jun 2008 23:08 CDT Keith Leake started taking his son, Alan, to Valley View United Methodist Church’s evening care program 29 years ago. Democrats have a stacked deck this year http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/steve_kraske/story/693337.html http://www.kansascity.com/news/columnists/steve_kraske/story/693337.html Sat, 05 Jul 2008 21:28 CDT Democrats have said it for months: If this country is ever going to elect a black president, this is the year to do it. Fundraising by Koster called into question http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697455.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697455.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:56 CDT State Sen. Chris Koster's campaign for attorney general found itself at the center of a storm Tuesday over allegations that his campaign used back-channel sources to skirt contribution limits. KC police shoot and kill gunman http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697379.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697379.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:44 CDT Kansas City police shot and killed a gunman who wrecked his car and then fired at passing vehicles as he walked along a wooded stretch of Swope Park on Tuesday. Possible sales tax increase for light rail garners more than 50% backing in poll http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697425.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697425.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:56 CDT For the first time in Kansas City, a possible tax increase for light rail has attained more than 50 percent support in a public opinion poll. It's anybody's guess in 9th District congressional race http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697350.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697350.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:39 CDT JEFFERSON CITY | Two years ago, the 9th District congressional race in Missouri had no competitive primary. In the general election, incumbent Kenny Hulshof won with 61 percent of the vote. Michelle Obama in KC Thursday http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697446.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697446.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:56 CDT Michelle Obama will conduct a public meeting in Kansas City on Thursday, part of a two-day campaign swing through the region on behalf of her husband, Barack Obama. Alexander Doniphan will enter Hall of Famous Missourians http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697427.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697427.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT Alexander Doniphan, 19th-century Missouri lawyer and military leader, will be inducted into the Hall of Famous Missourians today in Liberty. 18th and Vine improvements move ahead http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697435.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697435.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT A new parking lot unveiled Tuesday is the latest in a series of improvements the city has planned for the 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District. Cocaine dealer's narrative gets new twist http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697445.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697445.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT A Country Club Plaza cocaine dealer changed his story Tuesday and said he didn’t give a former Royals player $80,000 to purchase a car. Calendar for Wednesday July 9 http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696382.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696382.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:31 CDT SCOTT MCKEON: 9 p.m.; Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester. $5. www.knuckleheadskc .com (816-483-1456) Straw poll of Olathe Republicans shows strong backing for Kline http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696512.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696512.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:43 CDT District Attorney Phill Kline won a vote of confidence Saturday from those attending the Olathe Republican Party Annual Picnic and Straw Poll. Former Leavenworth County Commissioner Adams dies at age 69 http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696793.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696793.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:43 CDT Former Leavenworth County Commissioner Bob L. Adams loved to talk about his grandkids, daughters and wife, Sue. Tribute: Todd Baugh used basketball to teach life's lessons http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697273.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697273.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:51 CDT Who: Todd Baugh, basketball coach Age: 40 When and how he died: June 25 of bile duct cancer Basketball as ministry: Todd Baugh was a great basketball coach. But he didn’t coach the most games or win the most championships, and he wasn’t a household name, though friends said he looked like a mini Charles Barkley. Police arrest man who escaped the night before http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697424.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697424.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT When Kansas City police arrested an escapee Monday night, it marked the second time in two days officers allegedly caught the convicted felon in a stolen car with a gun. Resurfaced Grand Boulevard torn up again http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697436.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697436.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT Tuesday on Grand Boulevard, an asphalt street overlay had cooled. New yellow and white lane stripes gleamed. Traffic — delayed for days because of street resurfacing — was running smoothly. Heart transplant patient will defend golf title http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696444.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696444.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:01 CDT Mickey Robinson, 62, remembers every shot he ever took at the Pinehurst No. 2 golf course in North Carolina. In a way, the memories are his best medication. Republican County Commission candidates hold debate http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696728.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696728.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:26 CDT Kathy Dusenbery, one of two Republican candidates for Platte County commissioner in the Aug. 5 primary election, pushed back criticism that she dramatically raised taxes as mayor of Parkville. Liberty City Council considers $150 million in infrastructure needs http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696805.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696805.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:01 CDT Liberty needs an estimated $150 million for public infrastructure, city staff revealed during Monday’s study session. Body found in Missouri River was that of Raytown man http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697429.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697429.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT The body of a man found Monday on the Clay County side of the Missouri River has been identified as Willie Williams, 40, of Kansas City, authorities said Tuesday. Jackson County to be host of county conference http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697433.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697433.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:36 CDT The annual conference of the National Association of Counties will bring more than 3,000 county officials from the United States to Kansas City beginning Friday. The Watchdog: Sleeves on gas pumps could prevent pollution http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697447.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697447.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:37 CDT David Boehm wants to know why gas stations in the Kansas City area aren’t required to have the rubber sleeves (known as vapor-recovery nozzles) on gasoline pumps. Johnson County Community Calendar July 9-15 http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696505.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/696505.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:26 CDT START MOVING: Gentle movements and routines. Tuesdays and Thursdays 2p.m. Athletic Training Center, 9301 W 73rd, Merriam. 50+. 5 classes $20; 10 classes $40. (913-642-6410) Area Golf http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697375.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697375.html Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:41 CDT AT DUB’S DREAD: Stuart Holland, No. 4, 150 yards, 9-iron. AT GRAND SUMMIT: Terry Norman, No. 2, 123 yards, gap wedge. St. Louis University resolves whistleblower lawsuit over research aid http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697354.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697354.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:38 CDT ATLANTA | St. Louis University has agreed to pay $1 million to resolve a whistleblower lawsuit claiming its School of Public Health tried to defraud the government, officials said Tuesday. Parents settle lawsuit over their son's accidental death http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697460.html http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/697460.html Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:56 CDT MEXICO, Mo. | The parents of a Mexican student killed in a military academy rifle-range accident will receive $700,000 to settle their wrongful death lawsuit against the school.