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June 4, 2020

• Saints’ Drew Brees pens apology for comments about flag, national anthem
• Kansas Speedway to play host to series of July NASCAR races. For now, no fans allowed
• Missouri Foundation for Health gives grant for gun violence reporting at The Star
• All Kansas City police shootings to be reviewed by outside agencies, mayor says
• Kansas City charges 230 in protests but Lucas considers pardon for nonviolent offenses
• KCPD announces funding for body cameras, but some questions remain to be answered
• Rogue deputy chief poses as protester and curses about cops at Fargo rally, police say
• Kansas City area man charged in federal court with illegally bringing gun to protest
• Jackson County prosecutor denounces city charges against nonviolent protesters
• Mayor to pardon man who filmed KC officers arresting woman, leading to indictments
• Jackson County prosecutor launches site to collect protesters’ excessive force claims
• Independence man charged with assault in stabbing of Kansas City police officer
• Kansas City police say Country Club Plaza roads are open; Plaza remains closed
• No sign of police or barricades yet on day 7 of KC protests as traffic flows freely
• Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly knows COVID-19 hasn’t gone away, but she seems to have given up
• KC protest update: Body cameras, calls for chief’s resignation, 4 arrests
• KU Jayhawks golfer wins KC Women’s Match Play Championship at sunny Swope Memorial
• ‘End the gross violence on black lives’: Kansas City school leader speaks out
• After days of protests in Kansas City, police board holds closed meeting
• ‘We want change’: KC police met with some opposition at Plaza; Chief says no plan to resign
• George Floyd memorial taking place in Minneapolis Thursday. Here’s how you can watch
• Merger of 2 thunderstorm systems over KC overnight a first for Weather Service staff
• Letters: Readers discuss smearing protesters, Parson on voting and Christo in KC
• KC police secure funding for body cameras, chief says at ‘Unity March’ headed to Plaza
• Two pedestrians were struck by vehicles during protests in Columbia on Monday
• Fox Sports KC will air old All-Star Games featuring breakout performances by Royals
• ‘Untouched by humans.’ Eerie pool found 700 feet deep in bowels of New Mexico cave
• As Kansas City police ready for body cameras, City Hall moves to lend a hand
• Police citation of man filming arrest spurs Kansas City to protect other witnesses
• Faces of protest: These are the people demonstrating against police brutality in KC
• Some arrested at Kansas City protests couldn’t be prosecuted under a new proposal
• Craving a hug? Here’s how to safely greet loved ones during the pandemic, experts say
• Country Club Plaza closed for 6th day following George Floyd protests in Kansas City
• Cornerback Steven Nelson makes pointed remarks about Chiefs and fans in Kansas City
• Former NFL agent explains how COVID-19 pandemic may affect Patrick Mahomes’ extension
• KCPD says it has adopted policies pushed by campaign for police use of force reform
• Kansas City area has 3rd consecutive day of triple-digit rise in new COVID-19 cases
• Kansas City’s infamous bicycle racetrack lasted less than a year. Here’s why with KCQ
• Ten moments when Kansas City sports broke our hearts (grab the Advil for this one)
• SportsBeat KC: Breaking down Drew Brees and reaction from NFL, including Chiefs
• Chiefs’ coaches can return to facilities starting Friday, but they may wait awhile
• First movie theater reopens in Kansas City area since COVID-19 closures, with limits
• ‘Creating order out of chaos’: KC company’s puzzle sales soar during COVID-19 pandemic
• Where does the Royals farm system stand ahead of this year’s MLB Draft?
• ‘It’s not us vs. them’: What the peaceful march meant for Mizzou football
• How Mizzou baseball is affected by a five-round MLB Draft and who could be chosen
• Mizzou reverses course, plans to test all student-athletes for COVID-19 as they arrive
• Uncertainty reigns as Bill Self’s Jayhawks prepare for 2020-21 college hoops season
• KU Athletics will test all athletes for COVID-19 on return to campus, AD says
• Building savings will help bring security, offer choices in difficult times