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August 3, 2023

• Kansas City man faces prison time for buying gun used to kill off-duty firefighter
• Lottery player thought ticket wasn’t right. Now he’s planning a life with ‘no worries’
• Man found dead in parking lot of Independence business early Thursday, police say
• St. Louis Cardinals super fan ‘Rally Runner’ faces felony, other charges in Capitol riot
• Missouri unveils $18.5M plan to upgrade, close rail crossings after fatal Amtrak crash
• Masked suspect charged in three Wednesday shootings around south Kansas City area
• Bobby Witt Jr. channels Patrick Mahomes with amazing throw to turn Royals’ double play
• Two questions about KC mayor’s gun laws: will they be overturned, and will they matter?
• Will Chiefs’ tight end take next step in 2023? ‘I think he’s in a really good place’
• KC Proud Boys’ Jan. 6 riot case delayed again, but plea deal reached for former Olathe man
• Taco Bell fans vote to bring back nostalgic fan favorite. Here’s when and what to know
• ‘America’s graviest coaster’ is coming. See the most Midwestern ride imaginable
• How much would a $1.25 billion lottery winner actually take home in Missouri or Kansas?
• Truck driver held hostage for hours and then gunfire erupts, Ohio cops say. Two dead
• Pockets of heavy rain likely as scattered showers, thunderstorms push through Kansas City
• Man’s body found in lake days after kayak flips with children on board, officials say
• Woman threatens to blow up house over July Fourth decorations, Oklahoma homeowner says
• Grandview man ‘gunned down senselessly’ in his driveway, neighbor says. Suspect arrested
• Man thrusts American flag through another man’s head at Sonic, Oklahoma cops say
• Tens of thousands of Kansas kids are losing health care — over a paperwork problem | Opinion
• Want to see the Beyoncé concert in Kansas City? Here’s what tickets might cost today
• 911 wait times in Kansas City are ‘longer than ever.’ Mayor Lucas thinks this could help
• MR340 annual river race on Missouri River ends mid-race due to rains, flooding, debris
• 17 relatives play Powerball at family reunion — and win big in Missouri. ‘Surprise!’
• Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce among top five in NFLPA player merchandise sales
• KC area hospital sees more COVID patients. What to know about new variants and booster
• Fake nurse put hospice patients at risk — until employer saw past convictions, feds say
• Justyn Ross making an impression at Chiefs camp. Here’s what Mahomes, Reid have seen
• Jackson County prosecutor asks to defend former KCPD detective’s conviction at hearing
• ESPN is bringing back ‘The Ocho’ for multiday programming of ‘seldom-seen sports’
• Man dead after he was found shot outside a vehicle in Kansas City, police say
• Ashcroft’s ‘pornographic’ rule has Missouri libraries confused about what kids can see | Opinion
• ‘Reset’ of VA health records system is much bigger than lost Kansas City Cerner jobs | Opinion
• I led Kansas City’s Catholic schools, and we taught that all families are welcome | Opinion
• Bond hearing set for Excelsior Springs man charged in kidnapping, rape case
• Michael Forbes, Tanner’s, Little Caesars: KC area restaurants with health violations
• Kansas City Royals pitcher Angel Zerpa returns after 91 missed games (and looks good)
• Kansas City Royals rout Mets, accomplish feat done just 4 other times in club history
• ‘Stone cold out there’: KC Royals’ Brady Singer has found a new way to baffle hitters
• Next era for Kansas City Royals after MLB trade deadline starts with these players
• Kansas City Royals blank NY Mets for 5th straight win (yep, you’re reading that right)
• KU was effective beyond the arc in rout of Puerto Rico. Here’s Self’s take on the 3s
• A blast from the past: Alex Galindo greets Kansas Jayhawks basketball team in Puerto Rico
• Kansas Jayhawks basketball team lands top international prospect Johnny Furphy: details
• Bill Self on KU signee Johnny Furphy: ‘One of the most gifted, skilled young kids’ in 2023
• KU defeats Puerto Rico Select Team in first of three exhibitions in Caribbean: details
• KU’s exhibition basketball games in Puerto Rico will be livestreamed, starting Thursday
• Cookie shop opened in Overland Park last year. Get ready for second Johnson County spot
• ‘Really beautiful food’: Colorado chain opening first area eatery in Johnson County
• Mookie Cooper? Mekhi Miller? If you’re looking for Mizzou’s next breakout WR, start here