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May 23, 2022

• Johnson County to vote on $1 million loan for Shawnee affordable housing project this week
• Flying or driving from Kansas City for Memorial Day? What to expect, weekend travel tips
• Embracing COVID misinformation, Kansas Senate says ‘national sovereignty’ is under threat
• Olathe Republican Ron Ryckman won’t seek re-election after 6 years as Kansas House speaker
• Kansas Legislature overrides Kelly’s veto on bill blocking election law consent decrees
• KS Legislature blocks Kelly from negotiating new KanCare contracts until after current term
• Kansas Legislature seeks property tax, rent rebates for businesses closed due to COVID-19
• There’s a large racial disparity in federal gun prosecutions in Missouri, data shows
• ‘Gustnado’ damages park after twirling across Ohio River. So what is a gustnado?
• This home for sale in Missouri was once a Gothic church — 115 years ago. Take a look
• Breaking down Kansas City Chiefs’ defense ahead of OTAs, especially this position
• Arby’s adds steakhouse burger to its menu for the first time. When you can get it
• New Kansas City police chief won’t be named soon, but early contenders are emerging 
• ‘Fairy tale home’ for sale in Kansas City has its own private waterfall. Take a look
• She used Facebook to ‘sell’ items to people across the US in scam, Missouri cops say
• The Kansas City Star files motion seeking release of affidavit in Olathe murder case
• 17-year-old identified as victim of Sunday afternoon killing in Kansas City: police
• Mom arrested after son’s body found in trunk of car during traffic stop, MN cops say
• Woman’s body found wrapped in carpet in trunk of burning vehicle, Michigan cops say
• Mission Woods mayor in fight with Johnson County country club over noisy pickleball courts
• Horseback rider is fatally shot while riding near Oklahoma intersection, police say
• 4 Platte County high schoolers hospitalized after taking over-the-counter medication
• Ex-Royal Frank Schwindel was part of a feat unseen by Cubs since Ernie Banks played
• Royals minor-leaguer Vinnie Pasquantino hit home run completely out of Omaha’s stadium
• Royals’ 7-6 loss to the Twins may have been a breaking point for Kansas City fans
• Niners’ George Kittle thinks one NFL player deserves a big raise: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce
• Joco homeowners didn’t mind nearby country club tennis courts. Pickleball is another story
• Missouri was named worst state for puppy mills. Here’s what to look for when pet shopping
• Monarchs Plaza honors Kansas City sports greatness. It shouldn’t be about New Yorkers
• This Kansas City immigrant did everything right. Our broken courts might deport her
• 5 killed in Kansas City metro last week, including woman shot by husband. What we know
• Watch former KU guard Andrew Wiggins’ highlight-reel dunk for Warriors in Game 3 win
• Kansas Jayhawks’ Bill Self says Big 12 will ‘be fine’ following departures of OU, UT
• Kansas Jayhawks baseball coach Ritch Price announces retirement after 20 seasons
• Changeup has been key to Brady Singer’s success since rejoining Kansas City Royals
• Men’s apparel chain store closes in Johnson County after 5 years. It plans to relocate