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May 1, 2024

• ‘I ate there.’ Dozens reach out to police about tainted food at Leawood Hereford House
• Lawmakers neglect Kansas problems, throw $15.7 million at border. It won’t be spent | Opinion
• Missouri Republicans target KC after Lucas’ immigration comments. Is it ‘just performative’?
• Family of 9-year-old Nolan Davidson sue hit-and-run driver in deadly 2023 Shawnee crash
• Campaign to raise Missouri’s minimum wage submits signatures to force statewide vote
• Swifties who like ‘cringy’ guys defend Travis Kelce howling ‘Viva Las Vegas’ — again
• Yellow and orange in the air? Here’s why you might see stormy KC skies change colors
• Accused carjacker kills dad of 7 just hours after release from jail, Indiana cops say
• 4-year-old girl hit and killed as she crosses street with her mom, Wisconsin cops say
• Kansas outlaws DEI statements from university hirings, admissions after Kelly approval
• NASCAR’s Johnson hopes to go from Hall of Fame to victory lane at Kansas Speedway
• This week in KC: How to celebrate Cinco, Michael Jackson musical, Brookside art fest
• Most of Kansas has been in a drought. Sharice Davids wants federal funds to help
• KC Chiefs got answers in NFL Draft haul. Did they do enough to remain Super? Podcast
• A sweet kitchen garden, once a feast spot for hungry animals, morphs to flowery space
• 12-year-old boy found in alley was killed by hit-and-run driver, Indiana cops say
• Kansas City Comets’ soccer season comes to an end vs. Chihuahua Savage in Mexico
• Heavy rains, strong winds, hail possible as more strong thunderstorms target Kansas City
• Live K-10 traffic updates: Delays, accidents in KC, Johnson County, Lawrence
• Doctor says Missouri hospital called him ‘IMMEDIATE THREAT TO THE PUBLIC.’ He’s suing
• 87-year-old wins lottery jackpot, waits weeks to tell family. ‘I didn’t believe it’
• In these days of rudeness, let’s take a page from George Washington’s book on civility | Opinion
• The price of fame? Travis Kelce tells post office to stop bringing mail to his house
• Kids find science, tech, engineering and math fun at high school robotics summer camps
• Death bed confession: No matter what she does, no plant will grow in this garden plot
• Forget spelling: This Johnson County bee was about ‘civility in our political process’
• Testimony begins to determine if juvenile will be tried as adult in Chiefs rally shooting
• Live K-10 traffic updates: Delays, accidents in KC, Johnson County, Lawrence
• Workers at KC domestic violence shelter seek help from politicians in push to form union
• ‘Continues to suffer’: Johnson County mom sues, says school failed to keep trans son safe
• Biden cancels $6 billion in loan debt for Art Institute students, including KC school
• Unneeded Kansas coercion law is just politicians restricting your choice on abortion | Opinion
• Bizarre tornado witnessed in Oklahoma among ‘most impressive’ of its kind, experts say
• 1 person killed, 22 homes destroyed in tornado near Westmoreland, Kansas on Tuesday
• A bad omen may have caused this ship to sink 115 years ago. It’s found decades later
• ‘A wake up call’: Failed Kansas plan to attract Chiefs, Royals gets Missouri’s attention
• A meeting at this Independence church may have had a role in shaping world history
• The way to this cat’s heart? At Wayside Waifs, they say treats, pets and wand toys
• Chiefs 2024 NFL Draft grades: The upside (and risk) with Brett Veach’s latest class
• Missouri Capitol grinds to a halt as hard-right senators block billions for Medicaid 
• Jackson County legislator proposes Chiefs-only stadium sales tax. But can it happen?
• Familiar Kansas City homeless services organization chosen to run Johnson County shelter
• Kansas City’s stormiest spring? Why so many thunderstorms, tornadoes are hitting lately
• Deadly EF3 tornado in Westmoreland, Kansas unleashed 140 mph winds, NWS reports
• Five drivers to watch in NASCAR Craftsman Trucks race Saturday at Kansas Speedway
• Kelly to call special session after Kansas lawmakers adjourn without tax cuts she’ll sign
• Peculiar old picture of cars in Kansas City cave finds new fame online: How it happened
• Kansas City home prices will keep going up, Zillow says. Where will they change most?
• Here’s what a Chiefs stadium in Kansas could look like, and some necessary context
• ‘Your students need you’: Importance of Black male teachers drives Kansas City activist
• College costs looming large? Take this commonsense advice to avoid financial pitfalls
• How the Kansas City Royals’ stars showed up in a win over the Toronto Blue Jays
• How impressive were Kansas City Royals in April? The numbers just might surprise you
• KC Royals’ TV broadcasts no longer available on Comcast/Xfinity. Here’s the story
• Royals’ Hunter Renfroe showcases electric arm with outfield assist against Blue Jays
• KC Royals snap losing skid behind Cole Ragans’ brilliant start vs. Blue Jays
• Why KU’s Johnny Furphy declared for the NBA Draft (and why a return is possible)
• Taylor Swift wore Kansas Jayhawks sweatshirt in viral video. It’s for sale again
• Bothered by migraine earlier in the day, 76ers’ Joel Embiid was a headache for Knicks
• How & why Kansas football tight end Mason Fairchild landed Buffalo Bills camp invite
• KC juice business closes Johnson County location after 2 years: ‘It never caught on’
• Months after Johnson County home goods store closed, here’s what will soon replace it
• ‘Indian version of The Cheesecake Factory’ opening in old Johnson County BBQ spot
• Prosecutors reviewing nearly 10,000 pages to weigh charges after Kansas newspaper raid
• The Star launches interactive Edition: The latest KC news and sports, curated for you