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August 9, 2016

• More resources needed to battle the opioid epidemic
• ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill’ is a night out with Billie Holiday
• ‘I’m Not Rappaport’ showcases KC theater powerhouses
• Ice cream floats grow up with an alcoholic kick of beer or hard soda
• Readers sound off on elections, HOA series, candidates for office
• Suspected meth lab found under a Wal-Mart parking lot
• Lucy the terrier photobombs baby bump picture in paws-itively adorable way
• Back to the future: The world’s longest aircraft is revealed
• For first-time voters, an unprecedented election with unusual choices
• Monday Poll results: Primary shifts thinking
• Percentage of U.S. marijuana users is getting higher
• Dylann Roof’s lawyers push to drop hate crime charges in Charleston church shooting
• Merriam City Council picks Chris Engel to replace retiring city manager Phil Lammers
• Drunken UConn student charged with breach of peace for mac and cheese rant
• Trump suggests link between executed Iranian and Clinton emails, bringing his ‘many people are saying’ phrase under fire
• Google worker found killed in woods after going for a jog
• TheChat: Has Mike Pence blown his political future by running with Donald Trump?
• U.S. boosts its on-ground role against Islamic State in Libya
• Chiefs fan got Travis Kelce’s autograph … tattooed on his arm
• Drag racing coming to Kansas Speedway
• Golfers to tee off in Olympics for first time since 1904
• Jack Sock advances to semifinals of men’s doubles at Rio Olympics
• Running out of superlatives: Michael Phelps wins more Olympic gold at age 31
• Turns out, Lorenzo Cain kind of likes those Salvador Perez Instagram videos
• Tim Tebow reportedly wants to try baseball and few think that’s a good idea
• Chiefs’ Daniel Sorensen making the most of his time with the first team
• Let’s face it, a day without wifi is a day unconnected
• A mother-daughter chat on Hillary’s nomination
• Democrats throw a tantrum on House floor
• Veterinary clinic puts its focus on fear-free care
• Plans for Big Bull Creek Park in southwest Johnson County making headway
• Cacao in Prairie Village explores the flavors of Mexico
• Property tax increase approved to help financially struggling Johnson County fire district
• Letters to the editor: Readers share thoughts on cellphones, politics and more
• Olathe-based Terracon expands in New York
• Kat’s Money Corner: Your guide to the Crossroads Arts District
• Winning lottery numbers for Tuesday, Aug. 9
• Mizzou wins second straight exhibition on Italian tour
• Rookie left-hander Matt Strahm emerges as reliable option out of Royals’ bullpen