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December 29, 2015

• Michael Rowland: My brother posed a danger, but he could still legally purchase guns
• 4-H appeals to suburban kids, not just country kids
• Thousands seeking renewal arrive in KC for International House of Prayer conference
• The overlooked international stories of 2015 (and how they might change 2016)
• Gov. Brownback defends Kansas’ guns-on-campus law
• Kansas will pay the price for diverting money from highway fund, some lawmakers say
• Missouri still looking for highway funding solution
• Law requiring colleges to report crime turns 25
• Six factors that could make a difference for Republicans in 2016
• Man pleads guilty to spray-painting graffiti at Springfield Islamic center
• Readers weigh in on ambulance service, college athlete’s eligibiity and the Missouri General Assembly
• Crews rescue people from cars, houses at Lake of the Ozarks
• Winter storm leaves behind snowy, icy streets in Kansas City
• Reaction to Tamir Rice decision is swift, and angry, on social media
• TheChat: Is Ben Carson fading, fading, fading away?
• Teen found in vehicle dies from gunshot wound
• Celebrate New Year’s prudently with libations that are worthy of the celebration
• Researcher warns of more ‘driving while high’ deaths
• Sugar Creek’s mayor looks to run for state Senate
• Blue Springs man admits role in robbery spree
• 16-year-old Lawrence boy arrested in stabbing death of grandmother
• Gunman with walking cane robs Independence bank
• Police investigate two KC homicides
• KC police investigate killing of cows in Northland
• Grandview police seek clues in apparent hit-and-run fatality
• Shooting, carjacking and traffic crash linked in southeast KC
• Flood steals hope from Missouri families as they return to sodden homes
• Bus riders on most Johnson County routes will pay lower fares beginning Monday
• Citizen of 2015 finalist Bobbi-Jo Reed: Faith and commitment changed her life and others, too
• Citizen of 2015 finalist Kar Woo: His odyssey from selling art to saving lives
• Alex Gordon denies report that Royals have ‘no chance’ to sign him
• Here is the wacky scenario that would have Chiefs open playoffs at Indianapolis
• Rockhurst beats Fort Osage on last-second free throws at William Jewell Holiday Classic
• How confident are you that the Chiefs could beat these potential playoff foes?
• Rockhurst, Liberty North win at William Jewell Holiday Classic
• Broncos clinch playoff spot with victory, but Chiefs still can win division
• Status of Chiefs’ De’Anthony Thomas remains unclear
• 12 pages of optimism for the new year
• Emily Parnell: What makes a moment special?
• Snarky in the Suburbs: A holiday newsletter is a visit to the Photoshop
• Letters: Obstacles to voting, Brownback’s education cuts, gun and car deaths
• WaterOne vacancy
• Plan board sends Mission Gateway proposal back to council
• Ace Sports finds staying power in collectibles and ticket sales
• Cities act to cut noise pollution at train crossings
• Museum at Prairiefire finds its niche, builds excitement
• Ellen Murphy: Becoming the oldest generation requires new attention
• Snarky in the Suburbs: Bulls-eye! I luck into a Christmas miracle
• Winning numbers for Monday, Dec. 28
• Kansas City’s 158-year-old City Market has aged well
• Wealthiest Americans reap benefits of private tax system
• Embattled commodity trader Noble Group suffers credit downgrade
• Online surge means many not-so-happy returns for retailers
• DST subsidiary acquires financial services firm
• Kansas State linebacker Charmeachealle Moore dedicates recent success to his late father
• Liberty Bowl a coaching battle between friends Bill Snyder, Bret Bielema
• Barry Brown hopes to give Kansas State another spark against Saint Louis
• Kat’s Money Corner: Financial New Year’s resolutions you can -- and should -- keep
• Arkansas company buys 10-story office building in Mission
• No. 2 Kansas preparing for big matchup — UC Irvine’s 7-foot-6 center Mamadou Ndiaye
• Three-minute preview: UC Irvine at No. 2 Kansas
• Looks like Google Glass is back
• Restaurant openings: Spin Neapolitan Pizza, Minsky’s Pizza and Shio Noodle
• Record might be identical, but there are signs of progress for MU basketball
• Missouri women move up to No. 23 in AP poll
• Three-minute preview: Missouri men’s basketball vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff