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August 12, 2014

• Terry Dunn: A smart plan for the West Bottoms to replace Kemper Arena
• KC Blues Rugby Club finish third at nationals
• Kansas governor’s race full-speed ahead
• DEA improperly paid $854,460 for passenger lists
• Brownback sets goal of 100,000 new jobs in Kansas
• Josh Willingham to start at DH, bat sixth in Royals debut against Oakland
• Detroit Tigers’ troubles have extended to their bat boy, who was injured Monday
• GIF of Royals outfielder Jarrod Dyson’s game-ending flip
• Three weeks later, the KC Royals’ players-only meeting is still working
• Jason Adam still dreams of pitching at The K, just in a different uniform
• Highlights of SungWoo Lee’s visit to Kansas City
• KC Royals excited to welcome Josh Willingham to first-place roster
• KC Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles’ desire to be great extends to blocking
• Eric Berry leaves Chiefs camp Tuesday with heel injury
• Chiefs training camp report, Aug. 12: Offense has some kinks
• Chiefs grind it out toward end of camp
• Three former KC Chiefs join Neil Smith in lawsuit against the NFLPA
• Chiefs’ rookie Daniel Sorensen learns from his mistakes
• Alex Smith will play entire first half of Sunday’s preseason game
• Video: Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith talks about offense’s struggles
• The Monday Poll: How you voted on transportation and streetcar
• In Ferguson, police compound the Michael Brown slaying with excessive force
• Readers weigh in on Libertarians, Iraq and tax increases
• The Star names Steve Paul editorial page editor
• Updates from the scene as unrest enters day 6 in Ferguson, Mo.
• Business notes: Blue Valley teacher honored for environmental studies
• Jewish Community Center: 100 years and counting
• As I See It: Our animal companions teach us much about our living
• Roeland Park’s progressive anti-bias vote
• Letters to the editor
• Retired fireman launches second career with Fireside BBQ
• Two injured in shooting on East 60th Street in KC
• Woman critically injured in KC shooting
• Man charged in death of investigator pleads guilty to federal weapons charge
• Woman charged in Grandview child abduction has done it before
• Chad Taylor giddy over poll showing him closing in on Pat Roberts
• Anchors away! Obama is a drag on Democrats
• Democrat Paul Davis surges to 10-point lead over Republican Sam Brownback in Kansas governor’s race
• Line up and smile, the parade has begun
• Emily Parnell:Hosting a party? Let them eat cake. And ‘Cake in Jar Bar’ lets them build their own
• Thanks to you, doc, my taste buddies and I no longer speak
• Eating for Life recipe: When the kids head back to school, add creativity to lunches with a wrap
• Sewer district for planned shopping center divides residents along Shawnee’s Bell Road
• As the year begins, Johnson County school districts welcome new technology, buildings and principals
• Sierra Club questions loss of Flint Hills ozone pollution monitor
• Massive blunt trauma killed driver Kevin Ward Jr.
• Three FC Kansas City players called up to U.S. Women’s National Team
• U.S. drone destroys Iraq militant mortar position
• Clippers sale to Steve Ballmer goes through
• Missouri sees a decline in many statewide school test scores
• Safety boat captains serve in the MR340 for the love of the river and a challenge
• Missouri shooting victim Michael Brown called quiet, respectful
• Body found behind southeast Missouri school
• Student test scores down in Missouri
• Police do not ID officer who shot Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo.
• U.S. Postal Service lost $2 billion last spring
• Robin Williams hanged himself with a belt, officials say
• Winning lottery numbers for Monday, Aug. 11
• Betsey Solberg and Marshaun Butler will be Athena Award recipients
• Veterans now partners in Batteries Plus Bulbs store
• Treating sick dolls is just one of the specialties available at the Doll Cradle
• Lack of growth in power demand challenges utilities
• SEC charges Kansas with not disclosing pension risk to investors
• Apple reportedly starting production of new iPads
• Busted: 5 Myths about Facebook’s messenger app
• Kat’s Money Corner: Clean up with a fall yard sale
• Ikea is set to open Sept. 10 in Merriam
• Restaurant inspections for Aug. 12
• Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters opens; Brookside bakery coming in fall
• Replay: Updates, stats from Tuesday night’s Royals-Athletics game
• KC Royals manager Ned Yost says Josh Willingham will DH most days
• Video: SungWoo Lee gives KC Royals pitcher Danny Duffy a kiss, wins bet
• Royals reclaim first place in Central with 3-2 victory over Oakland
• Kansas State’s Collin Klein begins focusing on next part of football life
• Kansas tight end Jimmay Mundine to miss two weeks after procedure on knee
• Defensive line sets tone in Missouri’s first scrimmage
• Missouri freshman receiver Thomas Richard stands out at scrimmage