Surf’s up with south Kansas City’s new BayRider
New surf simulator creates waves at The Bay Water Park on Longview Road in south Kansas City. “This ride has just got my school talking,” said a Raytown High School student who works at the aquatic...
View ArticleDanny Duffy gets little help as Kansas City falls to the Angels
The Royals (23-24) watched a first-inning rally fizzle, recorded only two more hits the entire night and deepened their season-long disquiet. They entered the game ranked 14th in the American League in...
View ArticleAccused Jewish center shooter refuses to talk to North Carolina authorities...
They have canceled a planned trip to Kansas to question F. Glenn Miller Jr., the man accused of killing three people outside Jewish facilities in Overland Park, about a triple homicide at an adult...
View ArticleDespite recent injury, Chiefs not treating rookie QB Aaron Murray with kid...
Despite suffering a torn ACL in his right knee a little over six months ago, quarterback Aaron Murray, Kansas City’s fifth-round draft pick, was not limited in drills Saturday at the Chiefs’ rookie...
View ArticleAt Crown Center, Jiggle Jam delivers family fun
Despite the rain, the seventh annual Jiggle Jam Family Music Fest drew a good crowd Saturday. Most activities are under tents and continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
View ArticleDanny Valencia injured while sparking Royals to 7-4 win over Angels in 13...
Danny Valencia roped a double to spark a three-run rally Saturday night as the Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4 in 13 innings, but the consequences of his hitting could be problematic for this...
View ArticleNo big summer vacation? You’ve got plenty of company
The summer vacation season has begun, but the rush out the door may not be as big as you expect. For a variety of reasons, workers aren’t getting paid vacations or aren’t taking the summertime days off...
View ArticlePeople find jobs, and hope, at an East Patrol trailer in KC’s urban core
Since January, more than 500 people have visited the information trailer at the East Patrol construction site at 26th and Prospect, seeking jobs, training and hope. The steady stream of visitors to the...
View ArticleMan holding breath in Oregon tunnel causes 3-car crash
Oregon State Police say a 19-year-old man caused a three-car crash when he fainted while holding his breath as he drove through a tunnel northwest of Portland.
View ArticleFormer slaves who fought in Civil War remembered in Missouri
More than 100 former slaves who fought for the Union in the Civil War but are buried in a mass grave were honored on Memorial Day amid an effort to identify each of the once-unknown soldiers.
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