LeSean McCoy sounds off on rift with Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy LeSean McCoy seems to have a gripe with #Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy from his season spent in Kansas City. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 26, 2022
Remains of Missouri Navy sailor who died at Pearl Harbor returned home after 81 years KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eighty-one years after he was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor, Seaman First Class Wilbur F. Newton’s remains returned to his hometown in Missouri. Tribune News Service · May 25, 2022
Kansas City Fed President Esther George announces retirement Esther George, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will retire in January, as required by the Fed’s mandatory retirement rules The Independent UK · May 25, 2022
There’s a large racial disparity in federal gun prosecutions in Missouri, data shows KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Darrell Hargraves grew up around gun violence in Kansas City – his best friend was killed when he was 20 – and he went on to serve several stints in prison. Tribune News Service · May 24, 2022
Jim Souhan: By pumping brakes on Buxton and Lewis, Twins avoid downside risk The Twins didn't have Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa or Royce Lewis in their starting lineup on Sunday. They overcame a six-run deficit to win 7-6 at Kansas City, putting them on pace to win 99 games and enrage 1 million fans. Tribune News Service · May 23, 2022
Blowing a late 6-0 lead, KC Royals suffer devastating home loss to Minnesota Twins KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After right-hander Brady Singer turned in another dazzling performance on the mound and his teammates put together a five-run inning to stake him to a six-run lead, the Kansas City Royals appeared set to cruise to victory as they closed out their homestand. Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022
Gary Sanchez stays hot, Twins wallop Royals, 9-2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Maybe Gary Sanchez is too shy to chat with first basemen. Maybe he's annoyed by first-base coach Hank Conger. Maybe 90 feet just strikes him as too short a workout. Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022
Twins jump out to early lead, take series opener, 6-4, over Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Buxton-and-Correa Reunion Tour is off to a great start. Two great starts, in fact. Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022
McCloskey reacts after court says he can’t complete community service with right wing group KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Supreme Court this week rejected Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark McCloskey and his wife’s request to give free legal services to the right-wing organization Project Veritas as a condition of their probation. Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022
Kansas City Royals can’t hold onto early lead as Hernández’s struggles continue KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals’ offense burst out of the gate with four of the game’s first five runs, but they didn’t score in the final six innings of a 7-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox in the finale of their five-game series in front of… Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022
Former Chiefs QB coach Mike Kafka details his exit from Kansas City New #Giants OC Mike Kafka spoke to the New York media on Thursday, explaining his decision to leave the #Chiefs after five seasons. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 19, 2022
Youth movement powers Kansas City Royals offense in 6-2 win over White Sox KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals rookie catcher MJ Melendez singled and scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning on his fellow rookie Emmanuel Rivera’s RBI triple, then for good measure Melendez tacked on a couple insurance runs late with his second major-league home run to help secure… Tribune News Service · May 19, 2022
Missouri women plead guilty in Capitol riot case. One said they stole Pelosi’s beer KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Missouri women accused of breaching the Capitol on Jan. 6 — one who allegedly bragged on Facebook that they stole House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s beer — each pleaded guilty in federal court Wednesday to one misdemeanor. Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022
Kansas Supreme Court upholds congressional map that splits diverse Wyandotte County KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Republican-drawn congressional map that divides racially diverse Wyandotte County, a blow to Democrats who argued the redrawn lines diluted minority voter power. Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022
The Independent UK · May 18, 2022 Kansas Supreme Court upholds Republican congressional map Kansas’ highest court has upheld a Republican redistricting law that makes it harder for the only Democrat in the state’s congressional delegation to win reelection
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 In Kansas City, prosecution of abortion not expected if Missouri ban triggered KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Abortion may soon be a crime in Missouri, but prosecutions aren’t anticipated in Kansas City.
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 Brady Singer handcuffs White Sox as Kansas City Royals win doubleheader nightcap 2-1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Royals pitcher Brady Singer bounced back from his demotion to the minors with a dominating performance that included a career-high nine strikeouts and a clear statement about his potential place among the organization’s young cadre of arms.
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 Royals place star catcher and slugger Salvador Perez on the injured list KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Salvador Perez left the Royals’ doubleheader opener on Tuesday afternoon because of a left thumb sprain, according to the team. He suffered the injury while swinging the bat.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 17, 2022 Dylan Cease, Jose Abreu lift White Sox to 3-0 victory over Royals The White Sox took the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader, their second straight win in Kansas City.
Los Angeles Times · May 17, 2022 Meet the Savannah Bananas, who've captivated fans and MLB. 'We exist to make baseball fun' KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The umpire calls ball four and all hell breaks loose.
Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022 KC Royals rally vs. White Sox in new hitting coach’s first game but it isn’t enough KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No, a new hitting coach in his first hours on the job couldn’t really be blamed for Kansas City’s offensive failings in a 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday night at Kauffman Stadium.
Tribune News Service · May 17, 2022 ‘This is government action targeting other Kansans’: State high court weighs gerrymandering TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Supreme Court had sharp questions on Monday for both sides in a historic fight over whether the state constitution prohibits gerrymandering that will decide the future of the Kansas City-area congressional district held by Democrat Sharice Davids.
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 ‘Justice can’t wait’: Activists, faith leaders renew demands for DOJ investigation into KCKPD A coalition of faith leaders and community activists on Monday renewed their call for federal investigators to examine the practices of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Ballotpedia · May 16, 2022 Missouri Legislature passes constitutional amendment allowing increase in funding to Kansas City police A constitutional amendment that would allow the state Legislature to increase the minimum required funding for Kansas City’s police department passed Missouri’s state Legislature on Friday. The measure passed in Missouri’s House of Representatives before they ended the legislative session, with 103 votes supporting the measure and 44 votes opposing…
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 Female victim escapes Missouri home after being held captive, assaulted, tortured KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A female victim escaped after being held captive for two days, tortured and assaulted at a home in Lake Arrowhead, a private community south of Lathrop, Missouri, the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook.