The Kansas Legislature will return to Topeka Tuesday to work out disputes over the state’s sales tax.
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Royals’ Duffy to start rehab assignment Sunday in minors
Here’s some much needed good news for the Royals as they look to pull out of their May slide: lefty Danny Duffy is ready to start his minor-league rehab assignment in his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
When will military get serious about reforming its culture of sexual hostility?
The U.S. military has proved to be a sexually hostile environment for women — and for a fair number of men as well. By the Pentagon’s own measures, women are more likely to become victims of sexual assault while in the military than in civilian life.
University of Missouri plans $23 million hall renovation
The University of Missouri is considering a proposal to renovate its main administration building and two other halls that currently house museums.
Stars shine on Cannes red carpet
The annual film festival in France previews films of all genres from around the world and draws in a who’s who of film stars – with fashion to match.
Talk with Royals infielder Elliot Johnson today
Have questions for Royals infielder Elliot Johnson as the Royals prepare for the Angels tonight? Join him for a live chat around 2 p.m. today.
Theft of Overland Park school funds investigated
A parent teacher organization at an elementary school in Overland Park says an estimated $30,000 was found missing from its bank account.
Theft of Overland Park school funds investigated
A parent teacher organization at an elementary school in Overland Park says an estimated $30,000 was found missing from its bank account.
Meltdown in Topeka: Brownback, lawmakers keep horror show going
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback and the Republican-controlled Legislature can’t seem to get anything right. But wait: They did approve some unconstitutional gun laws.
WWII hero’s medals found inside Goodwill store in Missouri
Officials with Goodwill are searching for relatives of a World War II veteran whose medals — including the Silver Star and Purple Heart — somehow wound up inside a suburban St. Louis Goodwill store.
Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military
President Barack Obama says sexual assault threatens the “trust and discipline” that makes the U.S. military strong and respected.
Fire destroys vacant house in KCK
A dwelling that had been damaged by fire in March was apparently torched by arson on Friday.
Missouri man pleads not guilty in daughter’s death
An Independence man has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his 10-week-old daughter.
Water shoots high into the air after main breaks in south Kansas City
About 20 residences and two churches are without water after the main broke about 7:30 a.m.
Royals fan races onto field and (momentarily) eludes capture with fancy footwork
Check out this video of a fan dashing onto the field at Kauffman Stadium during the Royals’ 5-4 loss to the Angels on Thursday night. He eludes a police officer with a slide across the pitcher’s mound and steals the rosin bag. He ran off, but eventuall…
Chiefs will study AFC West and early opponents during next week of offseason practice
When the Chiefs return for the start of another practice week on Tuesday, some of their work will specifically be dedicated to their rivals in the AFC West and other early-season opponents.
Suspected liquor store robber takes police on wild chase that involves gunfire, wrong-way crash
A suspected Shawnee liquor store robber is recovering Friday morning after taking police on wild chase that ended with a wrong-way crash.
Brewers team up on beer to help military families
Craft breweries from around the country are toasting the troops with a beer aged with a unique ingredient that symbolizes America’s pastime – baseball bats.
Two Minnesota cities could be rivals for Bob Dylan museum
If the “Blood on the Tracks Express” train ride or the “Hard Rain in Duluth” benefit concert hasn’t made you rush to the North Country this week for Bob Dylan’s 72nd birthday, at least give Hibbing and Duluth credit for finally getting excited about th…
Olathe East softball team advances to Class 6A semifinals
Senior pitcher Jenni Brooks scattered five hits and struck out five without surrendering a walk as the Hawks reached the state semifinals for the 14th time since 1998.
Blue Valley slips by Olathe Northwest and advances to Kansas 6A state baseball semifinals
Blue Valley and Olathe South also move on
Jaguars advance in 5A, De Soto moves on to 4A semifinal
Sisters Lexie and Lacie Myers fueled a five-run first with hits for extra bases and Mill Valley held off Andover Central 5-1 at the Two Rivers Youth Complex.
Giving kids something to hold: Kansas girls’ blanket project wins national recognition
Children sometimes arrive at their new foster home with nothing. But these girls aim to change that.
Young girl hospitalized after fainting at Royals game
A 14-year-old girl was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital after fainting Thursday night at Kauffman Stadium during the Royals’ 5-4 loss to the Angels. A member of the K-Crew was the first to treat the girl. No details were available on the girl’s condi…
Kansas City Ballet names a veteran dancer and choreographer as its artistic director
Devon Carney is expected to take the creative reins of one of the city’s most important performing arts organizations in July. He succeeds William Whitener, who retired this month.
Hickman Mills school board stages a coup and ousts its president
Breman Anderson Jr. is removed in a 4-3 vote after one of his allies defects.
Former KCK police officer indicted for alleged threats of retaliation
The alleged threats apparently stem from a 2011 internal corruption case.
Royals keep tumbling when comeback falls short in 5-4 loss to Angels
Finding a suitable low-note encore for losing a series at Houston is no easy task, but the Royals pulled it off Thursday night by becoming the first club to roll over for Angels right-hander Joe Blanton. Los Angeles backed Blanton with a four-homer bar…
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