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October 9, 2014

• Martin City Melodrama launches its 30th season at a new location in Olathe
• Thousands of bees kill landscaper in Arizona
• Study: Voter ID laws cut turnout by blacks, young
• Federal report says that voter ID probably hurt turnout in Kansas
• KC adopts “open carry” law to conform to state law
• Report: Kansas trails nation in job growth
• Secretive groups pay for most TV political ads in Kansas
• Pat Roberts, Greg Orman duel in debate for U.S. Senate seat from Kansas
• In a low-profile year, the stakes of this year’s Missouri election are high
• Ted Cruz helping Pat Roberts launch Kansas bus tour
• Baltimore Orioles leave Chris Davis off ALCS 25-man roster
• Chris Tillman will start game one for Baltimore Orioles, Buck Showalter says
• Ned Yost recalls Lorenzo Cain as a prospect when both were Brewers
• James Shields is impressed with Royals big-game defense
• Missouri Ethics Commission dismisses Kansas City streetcar complaint
• Royals pitcher James Shields says he’s not worried about rain
• Chiefs coaches defend Dee Ford’s gaffe vs. 49ers, say he’s a work in progress
• Chiefs sign cornerback Deji Olatoye to practice squad
• A friendly invasion: Artists from the U.S., Canada and Northern Ireland perform at the MET
• Andy Gruenebaum relishes chance to lead Sporting KC into postseason
• The Star’s high school athletes of the week (Oct. 8)
• James Shields’ free-agent allure on display at ALCS
• Royals thrive with new batting order
• Late-season tweak to swing has Royals’ Eric Hosmer ready to launch
• Royals are piling up postseason victories and babies
• Rain likely for Royals-Orioles ALCS opener in Baltimore
• Royals second baseman Omar Infante battling sore right shoulder in playoffs
• Wisconsin man returns bunting stolen from Royals ballpark in KC during 1985 World Series
• Readers share thoughts on same-sex marriage, TV campaign ads and a veteran’s thanks
• In the Kansas governor race, ‘dark’ money from outside organizations speaks loudly
• Despite judge’s ruling, clarity is needed on same-sex marriages in Kansas
• Caption contest for Oct. 10
• New polls suggest Pat Roberts, Sam Brownback are gaining ground on opponents in re-election bids
• Greg Orman, Pat Roberts mix it up at JoCo forum
• Mystery groups dominating Kansas airwaves in race for governor
• Outside money beginning to trickle in to Kansas Senate race
• Koch brothers coming to the rescue of Kansas Sen. Pat Roberts
• New poll shows Brownback leading Kansas governor’s race
• Three-year sentence for theft of dying woman’s wedding ring at Taco Bell
• Woman reports a home invasion robbery in Overland Park
• Man allegedly armed with sword is fatally shot by Kansas City police
• Sporting KC has interest in bringing back midfielder Roger Espinoza
• KC area high school football schedule for Oct. 10-11
• 7-year-old boy from Overland Park joins little sister in family hole-in-one club
• Epic comeback against A’s steeled a resolve that persists today for Royals
• St. Louis police officer kills teen, sparking protests
• Missouri opens health plan to same-sex spouses
• Mom of teen killed by St. Louis police officer: He was unarmed
• Woman tweets about pilot’s sobriety, gets grounded
• White House denies coverup in prostitution allegations
• Police: two flamingos die after bungled frat prank
• Rudy Giuliani to defend video game firm vs. ex-dictator Noriega
• Thunderstorms expected to continue Friday in Kansas City
• Pianist Noah Matthew Siegel dies after fall from UMKC garage
• Winning numbers for Wednesday, Oct. 8
• Bill Gross tells investors to bid ‘bye-bye’ to double-digit returns
• Sprint’s digital marketing chief departs for New York firm with ties to SoftBank
• Technology is turning our cars into smartphones
• Georgia RB Todd Gurley suspended for alleged NCAA violation, will miss MU game
• American League Championship Series preview: Royals vs. Orioles
• Vahe Gregorian video: How do Ned Yost and Buck Showalter match up?
• Baseball for dummies (and forgetful Royals fans)
• The view from Baltimore: Royals’ director of player development, who grew up in Maryland, is loyal to KC now
• The view from Baltimore: Royals’ Jeremy Guthrie says it’s ‘pretty cool’ to face Orioles in ALCS
• The view from Baltimore: The players who could play key roles in the Orioles-Royals series
• KU’s Michael Cummings gets another shot to be starting quarterback
• Coaches pick KU to win Big 12 in preseason basketball poll
• Big 12 coaches pick Texas women’s basketball team to win conference
• Missouri will host SEC Nation ahead of Nov. 1 Kentucky game
• Missouri’s Lucas Vincent overcomes physical, mental hurdles after injury
• Andre’s Confiserie Suisse adds a wine and coffee bar
• JoyceKC: G. Berto Cucina for Westwood, Lenexa’s Ibis Bakery expanding, Spin pizza in Omaha
• Video: Cuttings to grow for winter
• Two men arrested at KU on suspicion of rape