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June 8, 2021

• Critical race theory? Police reform? ‘Special’ sessions standard in Missouri now
• He forgave Malcolm Johnson for killing his son but is angry that cops killed Johnson
• Parson replaces Missouri judge who ruled against state on abortion clinic license
• Hawley delays confirmation of Biden nominee after she promoted ‘Antiracist’ author
• Top Republican in Kansas House endorses Attorney General Derek Schmidt for governor
• Parson says budget cuts are coming if deal on Medicaid tax renewal is not reached
• Missouri Gov. Mike Parson indicates Kevin Strickland pardon won’t be ‘a priority’
• 4 killed, 1 other wounded in multiple Kansas City shootings in span of hours Tuesday
• Was Blue Springs man wrongfully convicted? He deserves a new trial, former judge says
• Auschwitz exhibit goes to only 2 US cities. Here’s how Kansas City became one of them
• Police in Kansas City, Kansas, respond to homicide of teen near elementary school
• Man suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting at Independence apartment complex
• Police: Shooting near East 52nd Street, Euclid Avenue killed one, injured another
• Person shot and killed Tuesday along Independence Avenue in Kansas City
• Over past week, Kansas City metro adds more than 500 new COVID-19 cases and 22 deaths
• Titans’ trade for Julio Jones is latest move by AFC teams looking to overtake Chiefs
• Kansas City Chiefs reportedly never were close to acquiring receiver Julio Jones
• Looking for things to do with the kids around Kansas City? These attractions are free
• Senate report on Capitol attack finds police need basic gear, better sharing of intel
• Family of Johnson County mother, young boys killed in boating accident launches GoFundMe
• Rockies say former first-round pick Riley Pint, who made KC history, has retired
• Her death appeared to be suicide. But eye drops poisoned Wisconsin woman, police say
• Rex Hudler sparks debate among Kansas City Royals fans: does avocado belong on pizza?
• Kansas City area barbecue pro to compete on new season of Food Network reality show
• Kansas City Royals’ Jorge Soler has a shot to set one of MLB’s most obscure records
• Letters to the editor: This Irishman asks how many in KC think Biden’s illegitimate
• The heart and brain of the community: Colbern library branch serves the public
• Central Missouri Mules win again at Division II World Series. Next up: national semis
• Attorney general says Missouri lawmakers can refuse to fund Medicaid expansion
• Virginia Stowers, co-founder of Stowers Institute for Medical Research, dies at 91
• Boulevard beer founder John McDonald, who stepped in amid crisis, will retire again
• KU Jayhawks announce men’s basketball nonconference games. Mizzou among the highlights
• SportsBeat KC: On Kowar’s Royals debut (yikes) + another IL stint for Mondesi (sigh)
• SportsBeat Live time: Uh, what happened to Royals’ Jackson Kowar in his MLB debut?
• Jackson Kowar can’t make it through the first inning of his Kansas City Royals debut
• Kansas City Royals drop opener to Angels despite breakout game from Hunter Dozier
• Here’s the Kansas City Royals’ plan after sending pitcher Jakob Junis to Triple-A
• Give your dad an experience he won’t forget this Father’s Day
• She says she made the perfect chicken salad. Now her chain heads to Kansas City area
• KC-area restaurant, grocery, brewery, coffee shop updates: June openings, closings