https://www.kansascity.com/press-releases/article315694506.html 2026-05-09T11:05:34Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T11:05:34Z The Moment Recycled Plastic Becomes the Cheaper Choice https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315688533.html 2026-05-09T09:57:49Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T09:57:49Z Go inside the Mother’s Day rush at Kansas City floral shop ran by two mothers https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315662827.html 2026-05-09T04:17:18Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T02:46:04Z How Kyle Isbel became Royals’ walkoff hero after making 2 huge catches vs. Tigers https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315679765.html 2026-05-09T03:19:09Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:26:30Z KC World Cup organizers see robust ticket sales, interest from 100-plus nations https://www.kansascity.com/living/article315684454.html 2026-05-09T00:53:24Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T00:53:24Z This Trained Dog Sniffs Out Hidden Mold in Your Home So You Don't Have to Tear It Apart https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315693287.html 2026-05-09T03:03:52Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T03:03:52Z DOJ moves to revoke citizenship of Lee’s Summit man who pledged oath to al-Qaida https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nhl/article315690505.html 2026-05-09T00:27:44Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T00:27:44Z KC Mavericks find solution for playoff schedule conflicts — if they reach Round 3 https://www.kansascity.com/living/article315683278.html 2026-05-09T00:52:53Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T00:52:53Z Family's Dream Home Turns Into a Two-Year Mold Nightmare That Cost Them Over $50,000 https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315691759.html 2026-05-08T23:35:01Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T23:35:01Z How Royals will move forward after All-Star Cole Ragans lands on injured list https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315688205.html 2026-05-08T23:03:11Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T23:03:11Z KC-area barbecue fans debate boycott of Slap’s BBQ after viral meeting with Trump https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315691187.html 2026-05-08T22:28:07Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T22:28:07Z Man attempted to pull 16-year-old girl into truck in Leavenworth, police say https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315690582.html 2026-05-08T22:04:27Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T22:04:27Z Cyberattack took Canvas offline ahead of KU finals. Questions about breach linger https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315690597.html 2026-05-08T22:28:39Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T22:28:39Z Teen facing murder charge for alleged role in fatal KCK shooting of 15-year-old https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315690730.html 2026-05-08T22:11:49Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T22:11:49Z KU freshmen Davion Adkins, Taylen Kinney to attend USA Basketball training camp https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315690106.html 2026-05-08T21:15:56Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T21:15:56Z Kansas City’s World Cup headwinds, outrage over Chiefs rally plea deals: Top stories https://www.kansascity.com/living/food-drink/article315686205.html 2026-05-08T21:12:26Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T10:00:00Z Which Kansas City restaurants should our new Food Insider visit first? https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article315688501.html 2026-05-08T21:05:58Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T10:30:00Z Amid World Cup panic in KC, can’t we all just calm down and see what happens? https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315689934.html 2026-05-08T21:08:39Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T09:00:00Z Johnson County city to consider new plan for proposed restaurant in Houlihan’s https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article315686107.html 2026-05-08T20:54:18Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T20:54:18Z Here’s how the Morton Amphitheater will welcome Kansas Citians to new venue https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315687850.html 2026-05-08T21:06:07Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T21:06:07Z ‘Wreaking havoc’: Family of KC assault victim blasts involved youths, parents https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article315689246.html 2026-05-08T20:48:40Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T20:48:15Z Chiefs QB Justin Fields is the backup option for Patrick Mahomes. What to know https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315688269.html 2026-05-08T20:49:47Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T10:00:00Z New KC Mexican restaurant opening downtown, in this former eatery https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315654115.html 2026-05-08T20:37:01Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T10:00:00Z Family wanted: Jurzee, 15, hopes for family that’s active in community, supportive https://www.kansascity.com/press-releases/article315689932.html 2026-05-08T20:35:08Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T20:35:08Z MBA Search Fund Alliance Launches Verified Searcher Community, Expands Independent Service Provider Rankings https://www.kansascity.com/news/state/missouri/article315684210.html 2026-05-08T20:43:48Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T10:00:00Z Who’s performing at the Missouri State Fair in 2026? See lineup, ticket prices https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315689276.html 2026-05-08T20:23:53Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T20:23:53Z 2 injured in late-night shooting on I-70 east of downtown Kansas City https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315689207.html 2026-05-08T20:18:05Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T20:18:05Z Prosecutors dismissed case against Chiefs assistant coach after evidence review https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315684533.html 2026-05-08T19:17:07Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T19:17:07Z Olathe’s HYER Boots reboots the cowboy pair Marilyn Monroe wore in ‘The Misfits’ https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/wyandotte-county/article315688271.html 2026-05-08T19:10:11Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T19:08:05Z Barbie, Hot Wheels theme park coming to KCK is changing plans for Chiefs stadium https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/david-hudnall/article315670182.html 2026-05-08T18:27:49Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:01:25Z Along I-70, a storied Kansas restaurant reaches its breaking point | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315686096.html 2026-05-08T18:36:29Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T18:35:50Z Popular outdoor clothing and gear store to close today in Johnson County https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315688800.html 2026-05-08T19:39:12Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T19:39:12Z Kansas City’s Grand Boulevard bike-pedestrian bridge opens — officially this time https://www.kansascity.com/living/article315669945.html 2026-05-08T18:00:51Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T19:00:00Z 9 Signs of Mold in Your House: Is Your Home Making Your Family and Guests Sick? https://www.kansascity.com/e-edition/livefeed/article315688068.html 2026-05-08T18:45:51Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T18:45:51Z Sports on the Air for Saturday May 9: TV, radio schedule in Kansas City https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/toriano-porter/article315687247.html 2026-05-08T18:18:11Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-09T10:06:00Z Family waited months to see video of WyCo jail death. Here’s what to know | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315684746.html 2026-05-08T17:52:05Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T17:52:05Z Carrie Stapleton, long a key voice in Kansas City civic, political life, dies at 72 https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315686602.html 2026-05-08T17:50:08Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T17:50:08Z KU Jayhawks hoops coach Bill Self has thoughts about NCAA Tournament’s expansion https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article315679759.html 2026-05-08T17:27:47Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T13:57:37Z Mock Chiefs 2026 schedule: How the NFL could set up the slate of KC’s games https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/platte-county/article315686839.html 2026-05-08T17:44:15Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T17:43:54Z Following ballot saga, Platte County Republicans disavow 4 independent candidates https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315673344.html 2026-05-08T17:10:06Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T17:08:35Z Third Eye Blind, Gym Class Heroes will visit KC during World Cup. Here’s when https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315686410.html 2026-05-08T17:11:19Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T17:11:19Z Man dies week after shooting in Kansas City’s Northland https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315684548.html 2026-05-08T16:53:25Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:35:24Z ‘Cop-out.’ Some Republicans furious with Chiefs rally shooting plea deals https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315683441.html 2026-05-08T16:45:40Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:21:30Z Darryn Peterson cramping cause revealed + Kansas football update | KU Jayhawks Q&A https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315685611.html 2026-05-08T16:32:41Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:32:41Z KU Jayhawks basketball coach Bill Self shares surgery update on new center Reeves https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315680522.html 2026-05-08T16:31:28Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:25:45Z KC area residents speak out against nuclear weapons plan. ‘That will make us less safe’ https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/yvette-walker/article315685384.html 2026-05-08T16:22:46Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:22:46Z ‘Been down this road before’: What are KC’s concerns on the gas crisis? | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315684022.html 2026-05-08T16:04:47Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:04:47Z Navy veteran turned Democratic lawmaker now wants Roger Marshall’s Senate seat https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315673384.html 2026-05-08T16:01:58Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:01:58Z He used to scout football players in Kansas. Now he’s recruiting for KU Jayhawks https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315675798.html 2026-05-08T16:14:15Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T16:14:15Z New Johnson County pizza restaurant and taproom opens. ‘Best quality’ https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315678100.html 2026-05-08T15:55:48Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T15:27:53Z KC World Cup leader is unwavering: ‘We didn’t work 10 years for this to be a flop’ https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315676328.html 2026-05-08T15:51:26Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T21:52:57Z Video shows group beating victim in Kansas City parking lot. Cops want to identify them https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315683779.html 2026-05-08T15:57:25Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T15:57:25Z KC man sentenced in kidnapping-for-hire plot, planned torture to collect drug debt https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315685318.html 2026-05-08T15:50:16Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T15:49:32Z This group helped build 18th & Vine and KC’s urban core. Now it’s being honored https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315684284.html 2026-05-08T15:31:35Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T15:31:09Z Why are some Kansas City DMVs closed Friday? It’s a very Missouri holiday https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article315673184.html 2026-05-08T15:17:52Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:09:00Z Missouri, don’t let criminal records keep good workers from open jobs | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article315679733.html 2026-05-08T15:03:34Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T14:53:39Z Travis Kelce offers a piece of advice for new Chiefs teammate Peter Woods https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315683141.html 2026-05-08T13:39:51Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T13:39:51Z Police search for missing woman last seen in east KC neighborhood https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315680511.html 2026-05-08T15:00:45Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T15:00:45Z Record-setter: KU’s Dennis Parker Jr. scored 53 points in a game for Radford https://www.kansascity.com/press-releases/article315683964.html 2026-05-08T14:08:54Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T14:08:54Z TruMerit and Credivera Issue First Verifiable Digital Credentials for Global Healthcare Professionals https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/jackson-county/article315629067.html 2026-05-08T13:13:26Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z Independence may sell off historic properties. What will happen to Vaile Mansion? https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315669421.html 2026-05-08T13:39:08Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T14:57:25Z KU lands big-time scorer Dennis Parker Jr. in portal. Give Frank Mason an assist https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/toriano-porter/article315673040.html 2026-05-08T13:23:34Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T19:35:07Z WyCo should show footage after suspicious death sooner to family, public | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-world-cup/article315632575.html 2026-05-08T13:14:18Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z KC architect aims to restore decades-old, heart-shaped forest ahead of World Cup https://www.kansascity.com/news/weather-news/article315682909.html 2026-05-08T12:44:11Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T12:44:11Z Kansas City may stay dry in the morning, but storm chances rise in the afternoon https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315678264.html 2026-05-07T23:56:08Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T23:55:20Z Here’s the Royals’ latest injury update on pitchers Cole Ragans, Carlos Estévez https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315677203.html 2026-05-07T23:24:53Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T22:40:26Z Kansas City woman who set fire to planned ICE warehouse pleads to felony charge https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315677403.html 2026-05-07T22:58:13Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T22:58:13Z KCK murder case heads back to appeals court amid new scrutiny of Golubski https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article315676059.html 2026-05-08T04:47:03Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z Overland Park greenlights rezoning for Black and Veatch’s massive redevelopment https://www.kansascity.com/living/wellness/article315675965.html 2026-05-07T22:17:03Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:54:06Z Circadian Lighting Explained: How to Optimize Your Light Schedule Today and Feel Better Tomorrow https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315673806.html 2026-05-07T22:43:16Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T21:36:54Z Royals can’t overcome early deficit in Thursday’s series finale against Guardians https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article315677342.html 2026-05-07T22:39:15Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T22:38:42Z Charge against Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Dave Merritt has been dismissed https://www.kansascity.com/living/wellness/article315675009.html 2026-05-07T22:13:17Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T22:00:00Z Guide to the Best Weighted Blankets: Which One Should You Buy and How Do They Work? https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315672090.html 2026-05-07T21:01:39Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T21:01:39Z Nearly 150 new apartments coming to vacant Kansas City lot near Crown Center https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/olathe/article315672531.html 2026-05-07T21:26:38Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T21:20:16Z Olathe parents want names of students who died read at graduation. Inside their fight https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315674603.html 2026-05-07T20:56:13Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z Going 168 mph? Pay a fine — that’s it. Kansas won’t punish extreme speeding as reckless https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315675229.html 2026-05-07T21:39:44Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T21:39:44Z Kansas City Symphony will go on European tour. You can watch it in KC first https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315675339.html 2026-05-07T20:46:17Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:46:17Z Nuclear officials in Kansas City to discuss building more bombs. How to comment https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article315674639.html 2026-05-07T20:17:24Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:15:27Z Missouri passes mysterious $80M that could boost new Royals stadium project https://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article315675540.html 2026-05-07T20:41:30Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:39:44Z Chiefs safety Alohi Gilman reveals biggest adjustment since signing in Kansas City https://www.kansascity.com/press-releases/article315675519.html 2026-05-07T20:10:34Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:10:34Z Newsmax Audience Surges in April, Hits Records in Growth https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315673623.html 2026-05-07T19:33:14Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T19:33:14Z Lawmakers respond to rally shooting plea deals, KCK restaurant to close: Top stories https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/ncaa/article315674606.html 2026-05-07T20:20:03Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T20:20:03Z More madness! NCAA makes 76-team bracket official for men’s, women’s tournaments https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315670765.html 2026-05-07T18:52:37Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T18:52:37Z Missouri budget restores stadium funding, after House cut $2 million https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/readers-opinion/guest-commentary/article315670694.html 2026-05-07T18:18:06Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:05:00Z Kansas City’s World Cup plans target newcomers — not the East Side | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315669995.html 2026-05-07T18:02:37Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T18:02:37Z Union Pacific’s Big Boy is hitting the tracks. See when it comes to Kansas City https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315659051.html 2026-05-07T18:32:14Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:53:56Z Could Missouri overhaul ‘stand your ground’ law after Chiefs rally shooting plea deals? https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article315661549.html 2026-05-07T17:13:46Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T17:03:02Z Dutch delegation has one simple request for KC restaurants during the World Cup https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/community/johnson-county/article315632630.html 2026-05-07T18:02:01Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:37:58Z Former patient sues Olathe youth health facility, claiming negligence led to rape https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article315670515.html 2026-05-07T17:21:32Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T17:21:32Z The KC Wheel is offering free rides for moms this Mother’s Day weekend https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315631788.html 2026-05-07T16:49:07Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T16:49:07Z New jazz bar opens in Kansas City, serving flatbreads and cocktails https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315670624.html 2026-05-07T17:01:40Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T17:01:40Z Mexican chain with customizable burritos is coming to Blue Springs https://www.kansascity.com/news/business/openings-closings/article315656296.html 2026-05-07T17:06:29Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T17:06:29Z Kansas City plant shop opens its second location in Lawrence https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article315669608.html 2026-05-07T16:28:10Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:48:07Z Has Kansas prosecuted anyone for using restrooms under law targeting trans people? https://www.kansascity.com/e-edition/livefeed/article315670366.html 2026-05-07T17:01:54Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T17:01:54Z Sports on the Air for Fri.-Sat., May 8-9: TV, radio schedule in Kansas City https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315662503.html 2026-05-07T15:48:03Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:48:03Z Up North dispatch: Plaza of the Northland? Inside $2B project https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article315665252.html 2026-05-07T16:48:41Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T13:43:30Z Hawaiian Bros CEO had praised company’s Royals giveaway two days before change https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article315661615.html 2026-05-07T16:03:58Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:55:50Z Ex-Broncos star Justin Simmons on why he still has ‘full hatred’ for the Chiefs https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-missouri/article315670715.html 2026-05-07T15:50:19Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:50:19Z Why Mizzou Tigers football player JJ Bush was arrested on felony charge this week https://www.kansascity.com/sports/article315670038.html 2026-05-07T15:31:00Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:29:59Z Players Era tourney, which includes KU and K-State, set for November in Las Vegas https://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/kansas-city/article315658128.html 2026-05-07T15:36:59Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:36:59Z Popular band will open emotional tribute tour at treasured Kansas City venue https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/for-petes-sake/article315669210.html 2026-05-07T15:13:30Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T14:29:20Z Royals’ Salvador Perez quietly (but really loudly) showed his leadership Wednesday https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/big-12/university-of-kansas/article315665980.html 2026-05-07T15:09:33Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:09:33Z Kansas Jayhawks closing in on first conference baseball championship in 77 years https://www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/mara-rose-williams/article315657042.html 2026-05-07T14:58:56Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T14:58:56Z Seeing Troost up close, and a peek at a historic theater at 18th & Vine | Opinion https://www.kansascity.com/press-releases/article315669991.html 2026-05-07T14:50:11Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T14:50:11Z Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc New Corporate Video https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article315669384.html 2026-05-07T15:25:03Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T15:25:03Z Upgrades completed on 31st Street in Kansas City ahead of World Cup. See the details https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/vahe-gregorian/article315663990.html 2026-05-07T02:59:30Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-08T10:00:00Z How Bobby Witt Jr. has added another dimension to his Kansas City Royals role https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article315669212.html 2026-05-07T14:32:49Z Kansas City Star en 2026-05-07T14:31:50Z Former Kansas City postal worker pleads guilty to embezzling letters for gift cards