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February 17, 2015

• Caroline Meek: A high value for arts in education depends on fully funding schools
• High school results - February 17
• ‘Cosby’ co-star Phylicia Rashad will be among guest artists in Kansas City Repertory Theatre’s 2015-2016 season
• This weekend in Kansas City: Damon Wayans, 'Angels in America,' pro bull riders, and home and farm shows
• New show focuses on how video helped solve Kelsey Smith’s abduction, murder
• Step up for square dancing fun
• Biden: Assimilation is key to stopping spread of extremism
• Replay: Royals Q&A with The Star’s Andy McCullough from spring training
• First report from Surprise, Ariz.: Royals spring training starts this week
• No more cast on the wrist of Royals outfielder Alex Gordon
• Chiefs release receivers Donnie Avery and A.J. Jenkins
• What five potential first-round receivers each need to show NFL teams at the combine
• Sporting KC players post photo that’s a perfect response to Jurgen Klinsmann’s fitness issues
• Eric Hosmer got an autographed Ken Griffey Jr. jersey and he’s clearly thrilled
• Dayton Moore ‘haunted’ by World Series loss but buoyed by Royals’ foundation
• Overland Park murder suspect has long criminal record at 19
• Hawk flies through window of Kansas City man’s house
• Snarky in the Suburbs: Even in the nuclear winter of TV news, the Brian Williams saga stands out
• TheChat: Gov. Sam Brownback touts new business creation
• The Pizza Man serves up Chicago specialties in Lenexa
• For snow crews, patience — and salt — are essential
• Bob Sigman: The idea of a Kansas aqueduct isn’t all that far-fetched
• The very young have it right; just be true to your colorful self
• ‘Mary Poppins’ takes flight as SM South presents musical’s Midwest premiere
• Eat for Life recipe: Alternative pesto pasta swaps red peppers and walnuts for seasonal basil and pricey pine nuts
• Editorial: Put tax increase up for review in Johnson County
• As I See It: Supporting gun rights shouldn’t equate to fighting sensible laws
• Overland Park names new top tourism official
• Letters to the editor: Vaccinations, Brownback and LGBT rights
• Kansas senators pushing for national constitutional convention
• Kansas lawmakers consider requiring parental consent for sex education
• Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Rep. Kevin Yoder disagree on White House immigration rules
• Monday Poll results: Your views on the rescinding of LGBT protections for state workers in Kansas
• Mother of KC girl struck by stray bullet, owner of gun find the power to carry on
• Fire destroys Independence’s Gates Bar-B-Q
• Business briefs: New photo exhibit at Prairiefire
• Sporting KC to open against Colorado in Desert Diamond Cup exhibition
• Woman killed when crash throws her into oncoming traffic on I-70
• Veteran KC officer to lead Gardner police
• Arrest made in reported kidnapping attempt at a Merriam business
• Keep an eye on the St. Louis stadium deal
• Missouri GOP gears up for Kansas City
• Texas judge blocks Obama’s executive action on immigration
• At least 20 killed by electrocution at Haiti Carnival accident
• Platte City boy shoots himself in leg
• Fatal traffic crash reported in KCK
• Koch group gets to keep donors secret in California lawsuit
• A-Rod issues vague handwritten apology, Twitter reacts
• Mardi Gras in New Orleans: A day of parades, partying
• Girl accused of stabbing classmate feared Slender Man, doctor says
• Bruce Chen agrees to minor-league deal with Indians
• Victim of Sunday morning KCK wreck identified
• Carstar preparing for wave of aluminum-bodied vehicles
• Beer and brats: Find the perfect pairing
• Man admits guilt in two area bank robberies
• Judge officiates Wyoming man’s marriage, then sends him to prison
• Prosecution expected to rest in ‘American Sniper’ trial
• There’s no trick to drinking gluten-free spirits
• Independence traffic crash victim identified
• Drugmaker resubmits sex pill for women
• Emily Parnell: The very young have it right; just be true to your colorful self
• Matt Ross therapy pool closed, frustrating a wide array of users
• Victims of Jewish center shootings to be honored in song contest
• Kansas starts up a special crime unit to go after cattle rustlers
• Marvin Carolina Jr.: Small businesses must identify talent, build the best team possible
• AMC is off to a good start in 2015, CEO says
• Populous joins NFL Jaguars owner to present a development plan for Jacksonville
• Hallmark’s Litho-Krome plant in Georgia will close
• Cerner earns IT performance honor
• H&R Block offers half-off deal to customers of its rivals
• Team Drive-Away makes it easy for dealers to get trucks delivered
• Spirit Airlines to begin KCI-Los Angeles service in July
• Annual Western Farm Show set for this weekend
• Alex Gordon still not cleared to swing, throw as Royals approach beginning of spring training
• The Money Corner: Spring Break without busting the bank
• Rolando Blackman makes College Basketball Hall of Fame, CBE Classic to feature K-State, Mizzou
• Kansas State football team announces several nonconference football games through 2020
• Three-minute preview: Kansas State men’s basketball at TCU, 7 p.m.
• Kansas State basketball team hopes to build momentum against TCU
• The Mixx on the Plaza is getting a new look
• Three-minute preview: Missouri men’s basketball at Arkansas, 8 p.m.
• Mizzou athletic director Mike Alden to Kim Anderson: Stay the course