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August 12, 2020

• Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes featured in a new commercial for Adidas
• Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s VP pick. These Black Kansas City area residents are elated
• Even as Big 12 plays on, commissioner calls it ‘delusional’ to project what lies ahead
• ‘An inflated sense of self.’ Michael Wilbon blasts Nebraska for its Big Ten criticism
• Ex-employee sues Leavenworth County, claims she was fired for cooperating with police
• Kansas City Council members OK long list of budget cuts. Here’s how they affect you
• Too early for pumpkin spice? Dunkin’ says no. It’s rolling out its seasonal menu soon
• Tropical seabird mysteriously appears in the Missouri Ozarks. How did it get there?
• Creek turns white and fish struggle to swim after grocer dumps milk, Iowa agency says
• Another COVID-19 stimulus bill? Rep. Emanuel Cleaver predicts a compromise in Congress
• Letters: KC readers discuss defending the Scouts, taking on the NRA and Trump’s orders
• KC metro exceeds 500 new coronavirus cases for first time since July, adds seven deaths
• Virtual Daughtry show to benefit KC venue. Other events: Beethoven, home tour
• The Senate race in Kansas: Crowdfunded poll shows Marshall and Bollier in tight race
• Dogs are biting more children during the pandemic, doctors say. Here’s why
• Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow is residing in a camper this season
• ‘Lead them to the climax.’ Judge compares murder trial to sex, Michigan complaint says
• Johnson County soccer club founder pleaded guilty to sex crime against teen player
• Woman shot near KC hospital Tuesday evening, police say suspect was found with her dog
• Missouri, Kansas schools ready to reopen amid COVID-19? Listen to Deep Background
• Kansas City, Kansas, school board suspends fall participation in KSHSAA activities
• Watch for scattered showers early Wednesday in KC; rain chances stick around Thursday
• Fishing report: Lake levels are finally starting to drop after recent heavy rains
• Armed intruder trying to steal two dogs is shot by resident, Nebraska police say
• Rain showers, thunderstorms return to end work week in Kansas City metro area
• Police identify Kansas City man, 19, killed in Raytown shooting Monday night
• How and why the Big 12 is giving football a go with enhanced testing, other protocols
• Missouri Democrats sold out Black colleagues by going along with retro crime bill
• National police advocacy group to aid KC detective charged in killing of Cameron Lamb
• SportsBeat KC: How the Big 12 reached its decision to have a football season this fall
• Kansas prison locks down after nearly 100 people test positive for COVID-19 this week
• Charity can’t fill the COVID-19 hunger gap. Congress must increase SNAP funding now
• KC-based team Missouri Phenom featured on TV as virtual fans inside NBA’s bubble
• Sports leadership a man’s game? Women have same skills but struggle for jobs, respect
• Super Bowl loss taught 49ers safety valuable lessons about facing Chiefs offense
• Former Chiefs offensive line coach dies two weeks after motorcycle accident
• Chiefs camp preview: Tyrann Mathieu, a star among stars, leads the way at safety
• Analysis: Royals’ pitching is better in 2020. Did Duffy start an organizational shift?
• Royals rally to force extra innings, fall to Reds in 10th as winning streak ends at 4
• KU has new football schedule: ‘We will continue to prepare for our season cautiously’
• Future Kansas Jayhawks forward K.J. Adams impresses at AAU event in Oklahoma City
• Longtime West Side restaurateur opening new concept specializing in Turkish cuisine
• So far, so good: Mizzou football has low COVID rates, no opt-outs and, still, a season
• Minsky’s new St. Louis Provel pizza? To some loyal Kansas Citians, it ‘is so wrong & non-KC’
• Battling weeds and bare spots? September is the perfect time to help your lawn thrive