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June 1, 2020

• Chiefs’ Andy Reid reveals conversation with official about ‘Rose Parade’ at Super Bowl
• Chiefs players offer thoughts on Twitter about George Floyd’s death and protests
• Soon after Lucas and KCPD chief kneel with Plaza protesters, police use pepper spray
• There’s an election in Missouri Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know to vote safely
• After 6 days, KC Police Chief Smith finally speaks, still doesn’t say ‘George Floyd’
• Former Brownback official, ex-lawmaker join Kansas GOP races for Congress at last minute
• Members of 2015 Royals championship team express their admiration for Dayton Moore
• Short on cash? Some Americans are renting out their stuff to pay bills amid pandemic
• Police shot and killed my white son. I understand the outrage over George Floyd
• More than 150 protesters were arrested in Kansas City over three days of unrest
• Are yard sales safe during the coronavirus pandemic? Here are tips to lower the risk
• Missouri Gov. Parson says Trump wants crack down on criminals, not protesters
• Video shows KC protester pepper sprayed, arrested after yelling at police
• Parson cuts $131 million from Missouri K-12 budget, $41 million from higher education
• After protesters spray graffiti, Kansas City gives them walls to vent their anger
• KC mayor, police chief kneel, join protesters in moment of silence for George Floyd
• Crowd gathers Monday on Plaza for fourth day of George Floyd protests in Kansas City
• Woman raped in Jackson County jail four years ago gets $180,000 to drop lawsuit
• No charges for bar owner in death of protester James Scurlock, Nebraska DA says
• Two killed, including a teen, in separate Monday afternoon shootings in Kansas City
• City Hall closes to public Monday following days of protests in Kansas City
• I used to be a JoCo cop. I support the police, and I understand Black Lives Matter
• Sunday protest in Kansas City: Not as bad as Saturday, still disappointing to leaders
• Heat begins to build in the Kansas City area as highs near 90 degrees likely mid-week
• Police identify victims of deadly Kansas City, Kansas, shooting; suspect charged
• Here is how proposals to start MLB season from the owners and players compare
• ‘Disappointed:’ Mayor Lucas frustrated after protest turns violent in Kansas City
• Shooting leaves man dead Sunday night east of Plaza during protests in Kansas City
• Man, woman killed in double shooting along westbound I-70 in Kansas City, Kansas
• KC police launch homicide investigation after person fatally shot following argument
• Four charged with burglary and stealing from Plaza stores during Saturday’s protests
• Officers shot at early Sunday while addressing protesters, but unclear by who: police
• KC should vote no on Question 1 and reject ill-timed sales tax hike for fire department
• Letters: KC readers discuss police killings and Sam Mellinger’s sports figures picks
• Nelson-Atkins art museum denies Kansas City police use of grounds during protests
• Protesters in standoff with police on Main St. as Kansas City protests enter 3rd night
• Kelly vetoes bill to improve Kansas foster kids’ education over concerns about costs
• As curfew takes effect, KCPD says it will not take action unless peace is disrupted
• KC police fire tear gas at protesters Sunday night, call Plaza assembly ‘unlawful’
• Crowd gets angry as police arrest person during KC mayor’s talk with Plaza protesters
• Kansas City police chief defends use of tear gas at weekend protests on the Plaza
• Patrick Mahomes shares hopeful but determined message about death of George Floyd
• Chiefs table Super Bowl celebration, share frustrations about ongoing social injustice
• How to contribute your letter or guest commentary to The Star’s Opinion section
• With a host of COVID-19 safeguards, Loews hotel finally opens in downtown Kansas City
• Mizzou football nabs Indiana cornerback as 10th commitment of 2021 recruiting class
• ‘Heartbreaking’: Kansas City’s Plaza shops reel from COVID-19 and now protest vandals
• Working from home in the Kansas City area? You may qualify for a tax refund this year
• SportsBeat KC: Royals set right example with treatment of employees, minor-leaguers
• Big 12 sets date for players’ return to campus via voluntary basketball practices