The Star?s Editorial | Missouri?s legislators failed KC?s children | Kansas City Star
The legislative session began with a plethera of ideas, such as shifting some school buildings to neighboring districts or having the mayor run the district. But before the session ended last week, the legislature did what it does best and that was shirk...
Missouri lawmakers fail KC's kids | Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star Editorial The Kansas City Star Blame politics for the Missouri General Assembly taking no action to improve the Kansas City Public Schools. The legislative session began with a plethera of ideas, such as shifting some school buildings to...
Why KC's complex sales tax plan is in trouble | Kansas City Star
from the weekly “Ruckus” taping for KCPT (we taped a day early) and I can officially report that KC’s proposed sales tax increase for the Aug. 7 ballot is in trouble. That’s because the complexity of the proposal had even the two most liberal tax-and-spenders on the...
Chiefs' Winston isn't sure veterans need OTAs | Kansas City Star
Former Houston Texan and current Kansas City Chief Eric Winston talks about how he feels OTAs are not necessary for veterans but are probably helpful to rookies. (May 21, 201
Summer pop music concerts | Phish, Fiona Apple, New Edition coming to KC | Kansas City Star
The summer has always been prime time for live music. This year is no different. All of the live venues have a list of big shows, and most of the indoor venues are as busy as usual. Here is a list of shows that will make this a summer to be remembered....
Summer theater | KC is alive with the sound of musicals | Kansas City Star
The summer theater season in Kansas City really means the summer musical season, because you?ll be hard-pressed to find plays that don?t involve singing, dancing and over-the-top emotions between now and early September. On June 5, for example, two of our...
This weekend in KCCelebration at the Station, Sporting KC, P&L happy hour | Kansas City Star
The city's ever-popular celebration marks its 10th anniversary on Sunday. The Kansas City Symphony is the main draw, setting up shop at 7:30 p.m. with an outdoor, U.S.A.-themed performance, but plenty more entertainment is scheduled throughout the day....
Chiefs feel primed for offensive rebound in 2012 | Kansas City Chiefs
comma Posted 31 minutes ago New city. New teammates. New offense. Regardless, right tackle Eric Winston When the Chiefs lined up for their first offensive snaps of OTAs (Organized Team Activities), zone rushes were among the most popular plays on Brian Daboll’s script. The calls included blocking techniques...
Chiefs starting safeties taking it slow for now | Kansas City Star
When their first offseason practice began earlier in the week, Chiefs safeties Eric Berry and Kendrick Lewis were among a small group of players who headed to the edge of the field to work with the trainers. Both players are recovering...
KC needs to build on Google?s Internet, not rely on it, says report | Kansas City Star
Get sales tax promises to KC voters in writing | Kansas City Star
Kansas City Star Editorial The Kansas City Star Kansas City officials must be upfront with voters — not try to mislead them — as the countdown begins for two unusual campaigns before the Aug. 7 elections. For starters, Mayor Sly James and the City Council...
Chiefs' QB Cassel discusses new offense | Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel talks about the new offense and what he thinks of the OTAs. (May 22, 201
CHIEFS SIGN FREE AGENT WR AARON WEAVER | Kansas City Chiefs
PR Staff Kansas City Chiefs Public Relations Official Press Release Email @ChiefsPR KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Tuesday that the club has signed free agent wide receiver Aaron...
Chiefs players remember Joplin one year later, plan return trip | Kansas City Chiefs
A number of Chiefs are planning to make a return to Joplin following the conclusion of the team’s offseason program Even a year later, Matt Cassel still can’t shake his sobering first...
Safety is a position of opportunity during Chiefs OTAs | Kansas City Chiefs
Josh Looney Chiefs Insider KCChiefs.com Email @JoshLooney Story Archive Undrafted rookie Terrance Parks (No. 31) receives rare opportunity in opening practice An unlikely rookie ran with the first-team defense during Monday’s...
Chiefs get together for first full-squad offseason practice | Kansas City Star
Even if the Chiefs finish the 2012 season in the Super Bowl, they won’t necessarily recall Monday as the day it all began. They held their first full-squad offseason practice, sure, but it...
Five observations from today's Chiefs practice | Kansas City Star
Some quick observations from today's Chiefs practice, the first full-squad practice of the year: 1. The Chiefs have yet to put their top draft pick, nose tackle Dontari Poe, with the starters. Veteran Amon Gordon was...
Yael T. Abouhalkah | New controversy over KC license fee and sales tax | Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star I’m asking a simple question of KC officials today: Why is the expiring Kansas City motor vehicle license fee mentioned in the proposed sales tax ballot language for Aug. 7? Here’s why that matters: Is the...
KC mayor?s son charged with disorderly conduct | Kansas City Star
Kyle James, the son of Kansas City Mayor Sly James, was arrested last week and charged with disorderly conduct, according to KCTV5, the Star?s reporting partner. James, 23, was arrested on May 13 in Wyandotte County and released on his own recognizance...
Chiefs OTAs Primer | Kansas City Chiefs
to 5 recipients Send up to 5 emails, separate emails with a comma Posted 57 minutes ago The Chiefs will be on the field Monday afternoon for the first of 10 OTA practices. A three-day mandatory minicamp will follow the 10 OTA dates, running Kansas City’s offseason program...
Adcock gets 2nd loss in 5 days as D-backs top KC | Kansas City Star
KANSAS CITY, Mo. KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Adcock was an emergency starter Sunday and took the loss, giving up a run in five innings as Arizona Diamondbacks rookie left-hander Wade Miley and two relievers combined to shut out the Royals 2-0. The homestand began...
Bunbury's 2 goals help KC tie Rapids | SI.com
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Kennedy can't work out of trouble in loss to KC | Kansas City Star
Bruce Chen pitched out of trouble the way Arizona's Ian Kennedy could not. While Chen won his third straight start for Kansas City, Kennedy dropped to 0-4 in May. Billy Butler and Mike Moustakas homered to back Chen and the Royals beat the Diamondbacks...
KC school bill dies as Missouri lawmakers adjourn | Kansas City Star
JEFFERSON CITY A bill that would have allowed the state to immediately take over the failing Kansas City school district died in the Missouri House on Friday without coming up for a vote. House Education Committee Chairman Scott Dieckhaus would not allow...
Chiefs players on concussions | Kansas City Star
Kansas City Chiefs players comment on concussions and the serious health risks that come with them. (May 8, 2