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KC man charged with murder after friend dies in drive-by shooting
Jackson County prosecutors on Wednesday charged a friend of a man who died in a homicide last week with felony murder because the death came while the men allegedly were committing a drive-by shooting.
‘The Hangover Part III’: Not as funny as the original but better than ‘Part II’ | 2 1/2 stars
“The Hangover Part III” brings a little mystery back to the franchise, by reinventing the formula. There’s no wedding nor missing groomsman this time. No actual hangover from which to recover. Instead, the film is more a caper than a comedy.
Frosty drinks are oh-so cool
Anything pink with an umbrella or sugary rim is dismissed as girly and lightweight. But summer spirits are my favorite. When you’re landlocked like we are, who doesn’t want that beachy feeling that daiquiris, margaritas and coladas bring? Here are some…
Summer Fun events | A day-by-day list of activities
OK, so you have relatives coming in from out of town this summer. You want to show them what a neat place Kansas City is, but there are so many things to do, and you’re not sure how to pick and choose. Save this list, and you’ll have a perfect itinerar…
Flex your summer traditions
We officially declare the opening of summer on this Memorial Day weekend, which means it’s time go outside and soak up some sun. (Don’t forget the sunscreen.)
Kansas and Missouri score poorly in promoting family-friendly economic policies, study says
The annual “Economic Security Scorecard,” compiled by the nonprofit Wider Opportunities for Women or WOW, reported that few states distinguished themselves in a wide range of policy areas that promote economic security. Most states earned grades betwee…
How to wisely use KC’s taxes: We’ve heard this before
Led by Mayor Sly James, KC’s elected officials work well together in setting priorities for using city funds. But don’t get carried away: History shows politicians, city managers and staff members routinely talk a good game about setting priorities and…
Chiefs add two defensive backs, release two others
The Chiefs signed two defensive backs — free-agent safeties Quintin Demps (pictured) and Malcolm Bronson — and released two college free agents on Wednesday.
Voltaire opens in the West Bottoms today
A new restaurant and bar opens today in the former R Bar space in the West Bottoms. Voltaire — named after the French philosopher — is a new restaurant from Jill Myers and Wes Gartner, the owners of Moxie Catering. I stopped by yesterday afternoon to…
Joplin tornado: Two-year anniversary
On May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado struck Joplin, Mo, killing 161 people and causing massive damage and destruction. These images are eerily similar to the photographs taken this week in Moore, Oklahoma.
Neighborhoods in Moore, Okla., remain closed as crews check utilities
Tornado-ravaged families typically would be seen digging out two days after a storm, but the damaged neighborhoods here sit still and eerily quiet.
Bears LB Urlacher announces retirement
Star linebacker Brian Urlacher says he’s retiring after spending 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears.
Civil engineers issue weak grades for Missouri, Kansas
The infrastructure in Missouri and Kansas has earned poor grades from civil engineers who are meeting in Kansas City.
Rookie tight end Travis Kelce could be a factor for Chiefs
One of the more interesting players at Chiefs practice over the last couple of weeks is rookie tight end Travis Kelce. Based on the ways the Chiefs have used Kelce, it would appear they plan to get plenty out of him.
Where will Ben McLemore land in the NBA Draft?
It’s been decades since a true shooting guard went No. 1 overall in the NBA Draft. And Ben McLemore is trying to become the first Jayhawk to go first overall since Danny Manning in 1988. But does McLemore have a chance?
Royals still need to improve their pitch selection
The Royals came out of Tuesday’s eighth inning with a lead and won the game against the Astros 7-3, but this one could have gone the other way because of poor pitch selection. Too many times on this road trip, Royals fans have seen hitters take when th…
Shots fired in traffic stop
A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper said the vehicle drove toward him before he fired and shot out one of its tires.
US home sales tick up to highest in 3 1/2 years
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes ticked up last month to the highest level in three and a half years, helped by a jump in the number of houses for sale.
CEOs get a raise: Median pay rises 6.5 percent to $9.7 million
CEO pay has been going one direction for the past three years: up.
FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe
A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday.
Utility work closes College Boulevard at U.S. 69 in Overland Park
The heavily traveled road will be closed until after the evening rush hour on Friday.
‘Alien Worlds and Androids’ exhibit opens at Union Station
An exhibit that tells the story of the search for alien life is opening at Union Station.
Raytown paves way for Wal-Mart grocery in 3 a.m. vote
Aldermen pave the way for the store in a 3 a.m. vote after a long meeting that drew a standing-room-only crowd. The key issue was whether the city should relax design requirements in its downtown area.
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers’ growing demand for new cars and trucks.
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers’ growing demand for new cars and trucks.
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers’ growing demand for new cars and trucks.
US auto factories cutting back on summer downtime
Detroit auto factories are forgoing their traditional two-week summer break and speeding up production to meet buyers’ growing demand for new cars and trucks.
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