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April 8, 2020

• Golf courses in Kansas City area remain open. But not everyone is thrilled
• More than 930 coronavirus cases in KC metro, with 3 new deaths tied to KCK clusters
• With coffee shops and libraries closed, Kansas City eyes port-a-potties for homeless
• A KC doctor’s story: ‘the most frustrating and terrifying time to practice medicine’
• Hospital workers send kids away, live in campers to protect family during coronavirus
• Missouri Gov. Parson’s lax stay-at-home order could cost him — even among Republicans
• JoCo official may have violated ethics code, report says. City council disregards it
• Children’s Mercy free lunch attracts so few, workers worry KC kids are going hungry
• Man allegedly fatally stabs, runs over victim during carjacking in Kansas City park
• Johnson County to randomly select 2,000 residents for drive-thru coronavirus testing
• Man sporting thong underwear face mask attacks friend who mocks him, Michigan cops say
• Scammed by that toilet paper or coronavirus face mask you bought online? Join the club
• Missouri lawmakers approve $6 billion COVID-19 emergency funding bill
• Kansas exceeds 1,000 cases of COVID-19 as lawmakers revoke limits on church activity
• Missouri COVID-19-related deaths grew as state saw jump of new cases
• Two coronavirus deaths in Montgomery County linked to March KCK church gathering
• Obituaries provide comfort and sense of community in this time of coronavirus chaos
• COVID-19 update: Deaths tied to outbreaks at KCK rehab center and church event
• Kroger shopper claims she has COVID-19 after $1,200 grocery theft, Ohio cops say
• Kansas City prohibited funerals because of COVID-19. Few knew the ban was soon lifted
• COVID-19 casualty: No ‘Taps’ or honor guard for Kansas City-area veteran at cemetery
• Woman killed, infant seriously injured in I-70 wreck near stadiums
• Star wins first place public service award in prestigious national journalism contest
• Kansas City could pay $3.6M for firefighter gear after COVID-19 delays citywide vote
• Kansas’ 43-year-old mainframe computer can’t keep up with today’s unemployment claims
• Two suspects in custody for homicide of 72-year-old man in Kansas City, Kansas
• KCSP’s Cody Tapp turns to baking to help others affected by COVID-19 economic decline
• Fishing report: Much is shut down, but most of region’s lakes remain open for angling
• Two more COVID-19 deaths in Wyandotte County, 1 more in Johnson County
• Strong rain storms in forecast for Kansas City area as cold front drops temperatures
• COVID-19 has Kansas City refugees uncertain, but they’ve proven their resilience
• Letters: KC readers discuss leftists’ socialist agenda, COVID-19 helpers, real Avengers
• Warm weather will continue Wednesday in Kansas City before cold front moves in
• Billy Butler recalls time then-Royals manager Buddy Bell threw his glove in the trash
• How many Johnson County residents have coronavirus? This survey could provide answers
• ‘Shockingly irresponsible’: Kansas GOP risks lives by rejecting governor’s church order
• Wife of man who was Joco’s first COVID-19 death finally gets tested and it’s positive
• St. Louis-area hotel to be Missouri’s first site for handling COVID-19 case surge.
• Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes shares video showing how workouts help in game situations
• Carolina Panthers used an Adam Sandler movie to troll Falcons about new uniforms
• One feature of the Atlanta Falcons’ new uniforms really bugs fans
• Brian Westbrook made ardent case for Chiefs’ Andy Reid being on NFL all-decade team
• Two more die at Wyandotte County rehab center, facility now has 56 COVID-19 cases
• Chiefs mock draft 2.0: Shaking it up with a linebacker for the Super Bowl champs at 32
• Chiefs are signing punter Newsome to 1-year deal, source says, and adding depth at RB
• Chiefs’ Chris Jones helping Special Olympics athletes during stay-at-home orders
• Burnt ends in a vending machine? Fans of Kansas Bar-B-Q now have no-contact, 24/7 access
• The Star hires two breaking news reporters focused on public safety, inequality
• Former KU guard McGrath out of work: ‘I’m in limbo, but the whole world is in limbo’
• SportsBeat KC: So MLB is itching to return to action. Let’s discuss the feasibility
• What if you get sick and it’s not coronavirus? Here are options in Kansas City area
• How would a lost SEC football season impact Mizzou Athletics and its bottom line?