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August 16, 2018

• As schools plead with city to wait on pre-K plan, mayor sets a morning announcement
• Why is voting in Missouri so hard? Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft could change that
• Hunk of London’s toxic sewer waste known as fatberg can now be watched 24/7 livestream
• KCK police release the name of man found fatally shot
• Person of interest in police custody in homicide at Kansas City, Kan., gas station
• Dozens of teens sent nudes to a ’15-year-old boy’ — but it was really this man, Michigan prosecutor says
• In a few hours, Gov. Colyer went from prepping for a recount to endorsing his rival
• 70-year-old man charged with sexually abusing children at Johnson County day care
• Police seek help identifying two people in Prospect Avenue homicide investigation
• Dating with a disability: ‘I don’t feel like a burden … Why should I act like one?’
• ‘I hate Keith Hernandez!’ Mets broadcaster under fire for comment on Ronald Acuña
• Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Shawnee victim
• Authorities must prosecute gun buyers who lie during background checks
• Summer Singers tackle Carmina Burana, with help from this voice expert
• Cheerleading coach accused of saying ‘white power’ on Snapchat loses job, school says
• Notre Dame unveils special Yankees-inspired uniforms and fans are furious
• Journalists are not “enemies of the people” — in the U.S. or around the world
• Royals’ Brett Phillips explains why one of his walk-up songs is by Vanessa Carlton
• Get your ‘glamping’ tents here: 64-unit campsite set to open next year in Missouri
• KC awarded $350,000 contract to study development handouts to agency tied to industry
• Rep. Cleaver wants Congress to question banks asking for proof of citizenship
• New father slain on Prospect Ave.; police want help finding persons of interest
• He pleaded for return of his daughters, pregnant wife. He knew where the bodies were, cops say
• Craig Glazer, comedy club owner who ‘lived his life with his hair on fire,’ dies
• Letters: Readers discuss a ‘Blithe’ good time, immigrants’ isolation and dead JoCo voters
• Climate change means the last call of Missouri songbirds
• Missouri man gave a child an STD, court records say. He’s accused of sexual assault
• There’s no reason not to support Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination
• The Chiefs’ facelift is all Brett Veach ... with Andy Reid’s blessing, of course
• Greg Orman is all in as an independent — and that’s bad news for Laura Kelly
• Newly released KCI renderings show interiors, but one earlier feature has been nixed
• See something, tell others about it. Journalists’ job is just that simple, and important
• Driver who killed KC bicyclist gets 120 days in prison
• More than 600 ‘stressed’ birds rescued from Ohio house, animal welfare group says
• One question GOP candidate for Missouri auditor faces: Is she even eligible to run?
• Chiefs Twitter Q&A: How would Jalen Ramsey describe the Chiefs’ safeties?
• Eric Bieniemy’s approach to Chiefs’ offense mirrors his head-on approach to life
• 5 reasons to watch the Chiefs’ preseason game at Atlanta on Friday night
• Lee’s Summit animal lover makes finding homes for pets her mission
• 155th Street bridge in Cass County is open again
• Harrisonville football team floats a fun idea: Cardboard boat races
• HELP Humane in Belton finds homes for pets through a network of groups and shelters
• Since first day on job, Chiefs GM Brett Veach has worked to rebuild punchless defense
• Robert Golden tweets he’s no longer with the Chiefs
• Energy-efficient Second and Delaware apartment project is back on, developer says
• ‘Flashcube building’ developers seek lower labor costs, offer affordable housing
• Want a Drew Lock autograph? Better be a true Mizzou football fan
• Royals injury updates: Ian Kennedy, Danny Duffy, Brian Goodwin
• Ask the Royals: Is baseball easier in the big leagues? Nope, but there are advantages
• Vote for the best center fielder in Royals history as part of an all-time team
• Royals’ Salvador Perez is on pace for an MLB record. He’d rather not break this one
• Sal Perez homers twice, but Jorge López’s debut for the Royals ends in loss to Jays
• In Royals debut, Jorge López falters but shows glimmers of potential
• This is the version of Adalberto Mondesi the Royals have waited years to see
• A month ago, KU wanted to expedite its QB competition. Why that hasn’t happened (yet)
• KU freshman David McCormack scores 16 points, rips six rebounds in 114-71 victory
• Summer’s drought and heat are taking a toll on trees in Kansas City
• An Overland Park institution where you can build your own chili plate is closing
• After its landlord wins lawsuit for lost rent, Westport restaurant shuts down