Chiefs GM John Dorsey likes what he’s seen of the team

The Chiefs reached the halfway mark of their first voluntary offseason program under their new regime, and general manager John Dorsey was as upbeat on Tuesday as when he was hired on Jan. 14.

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Kansas tax and budget negotiations nudge forward

House and Senate negotiators restarted tax talks on Tuesday. They plan to meet again Wednesday with hopes of reaching a compromise that could bring the legislative session to an end.

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Gordon Parks school can stay open for now

A judge granted the charter a temporary injunction.

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Four story lines to watch in the NBA Eastern Conference finals

1 Indiana’s rebounding. The Pacers are the leading rebounding team in the playoffs, averaging 47.3 per game, 9.8 more than their opponents.

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(201705) Carlos Slim to Sell Stake in Philip Morris Mexico.

Transaction ends three-decade partnership between Slim’s Grupo Carso and US tobacco giant.MEXICO CITY – Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s Grupo Carso company is selling its stake in Philip Morris’s Mexico unit to the U.S. tobacco giant for $700 million…

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Ray Merrick: Speaking for the outsiders

While Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick’s sphere of influence is dryly — and fondly — referred to as “Raymerricka,” it connotes an image in the statehouse of the Johnson Countian’s conservative leanings and his ability to build a life for himself out …

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Bobcats submit application to switch name to Hornets

Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan announced Tuesday the team has submitted an application to change its name to the Hornets for the 2014-15 season.Click to Continue »

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Follow-up exam confirms Salvy Perez’s hip injury is just a bruise

The day-after news Tuesday on Royals catcher Salvy Perez was mostly positive: He has a deep bruise to his right hip but no structural damage or other longer-term issues.

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With plan’s passage, pools’ future is cloudy

The fate of a few beloved neighborhood pools in Overland Park is one step closer to being sealed.

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Hyman Brand team is bound for global competition

The Destination ImagiNation team from the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy is bound for the global competition today in Knoxville, Tenn.

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The can-do spirit rises in Oklahoma

Monday showed, once again, how invaluable early warning systems are for tornado-prone communities. Forecasters posted a tornado warning more than 15 minutes before the category F-5 storm — the worst possible — roared into Moore, Okla.

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Advertising Portfolio Night to give local students advice

KC will be one of just nine U.S. cities participating, and 24 worldwide. VML is sponsoring the event.

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Jones’ severance package: $263,599

Mecklenburg County has agreed to pay former County Manager Harry Jones a severance package totaling $263,599.46, a county spokesman said Tuesday.Click to Continue »

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Char-Meck Schools deputy is finalist for Wake superintendent

Ann Clark, deputy superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, is one of three finalists for Wake County superintendent, the Wake board announced Tuesday. She will meet the public in Raleigh next week.Click to Continue »

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Charlotte Motor Speedway owner Bruton Smith blasts Cabarrus politicians, taxes

A day after threatening to move the fall NASCAR race out of Concord, track owner Bruton Smith blamed Cabarrus County politicians for raising his taxes and not caring about the…Click to Continue »

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(201694) Boeing tests 747 improvements to save model.

EnlargeOn Monday Boeing tested more efficient engines in this 747-8i.Boeing is adding upgrades to its 747 jumbo jet in hopes of stimulating lackluster sales that in April forced the plane maker to reduce production.A 747-8 Intercontinental, Boeing’s na…

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(201695) NetApp’s Q4 earnings dip, on track with expectations.

EnlargeNetApp Inc. hit its fourth-quarter estimates on Tuesday and said it would cut 900 jobs in a restructuring move.The networking equipment manufacturer reported earnings per share of $0.47, or $174 million on revenue of $1.7 billion, compared to 47…

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Storms bring hail, high winds to Charlotte area

Severe thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon left power outages and trees down in some areas south of Charlotte, including Matthews, Indian Trails and SouthPark.Click to Continue »

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(201691) Tempe’s Refresh Glass expanding after MAC6 investment.

View SlideshowProvided by Refresh GlassArtwork created by Refresh Glass, which repurposes used wine bottles into functional pieces of art.Tempe-based Refresh Glass will expand its operations during the next year thanks to an infusion of cash from a loc…

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(201675) Herbalife hires PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor.

EnlargeCatherine Carlock/The Business JournalHerbalife Ltd. has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent auditors.Nutritional products company Herbalife Ltd. has selected PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent a…

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