Three takeaways from Kansas' win against Iowa State in the Big 12 tournament KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas center Ernest Udeh Jr. clapped his arms enthusiastically as he galloped away from the basket. Tribune News Service · Mar 11, 2023
Sen. Hawley says some people charged for entering Capitol on Jan. 6 ‘didn’t do anything wrong’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Jan. 6, 2021, Lloyd Casimiro Cruz Jr., 40, of Polo, attended the “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington, D.C. After the rally, he walked down to the U.S. Capitol, where he saw people breaking windows and fighting with police. He then walked into the Capitol… Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023
Three takeaways from Kansas State’s 80-67 loss to TCU at the Big 12 Tournament KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas State men’s basketball team will carry a losing streak into the NCAA Tournament. Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2023
Three takeaways from Kansas' win against West Virginia in Big 12 tournament KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas men’s basketball team came into its game on Thursday against West Virginia shorthanded. KU coach Bill Self was out due to illness and starting guard Kevin McCullar was limited with back spasms. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
By dominating rebounding, Iowa State thumps Baylor KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Including the Big 12 tournament, Iowa State has 10 victories against conference opponents. Three of them have come against a Baylor team that has been ranked in the top 15 on each occasion. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Klay Thompson urges Warriors to stay present as road showings threaten playoff push OKLAHOMA CITY, Mo. — The Warriors have maintained the position that once they’re healthy and full again, they’ll have no issue turning their game up another notch. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Group files petitions to restore abortion rights in Missouri JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri abortion rights supporters on Wednesday filed a flurry of ballot initiatives seeking to ask voters in 2024 to restore some form of abortion rights in a state where the procedure is almost entirely banned. Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Texas Tech men's basketball coach resigns after making racially insensitive comments The school said head coach Mark Adams had encouraged a player "to be more receptive to coaching and referenced Bible verses about workers, teachers, parents, and slaves serving their masters." WEKU · Mar 9, 2023
News briefs Herschel Walker has moved his residency from Texas, report says Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023
Lawmakers renew push for stock trading ban at House hearing WASHINGTON — A bipartisan cadre of lawmakers speaking Wednesday at a Members Day hearing at the House Administration Committee sought to reignite efforts to tighten the rules for, if not entirely ban, the practice of stock trading among lawmakers. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
Kansas man who pushed Capitol police officer in Jan. 6 riot is sentenced to prison KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas man who pleaded guilty to assaulting, resisting or impeding a federal officer during the Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to 20 months in prison and two years of supervised release. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
Lawmakers renew push for stock trading ban at House Administration hearing - Roll Call A bipartisan cadre of lawmakers is seeking to tighten the rules for, if not entirely ban, the practice of stock trading among lawmakers. Roll Call · Mar 8, 2023
Missouri would be only state in country that taxes food but not guns under GOP bill JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri would be the only state in the country that taxes food but does not tax gun sales under a bill being considered by the Missouri Senate. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
KC-area firearm store settles lawsuit over gun trafficking. Will it make a difference? KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City has reached a settlement with a local gun store that will require the shop to pay $150,000, implement training to prevent straw purchasing and participate in a monitoring program. Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Mar 8, 2023 A mom wanted one friend for her son. Thousands responded ST. CHARLES, Mo. — During a lull in her overnight nursing shift last month, Donna Herter of St. Charles made a Facebook post about her 24-year-old son, Christian Bowers, who has Down syndrome.
Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023 Jackson Mahomes gets slapped, with hands around woman’s neck for kiss, in TikTok videos KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A July 2020 video on Jackson Mahomes’ TikTok account shows a fellow social media content creator slapping him across the face after he grabbed her bare waist as they filmed a dance together.
Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2023 Federal judge tosses Missouri gun law, ruling it ‘exposes citizens to greater harm’ KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A federal judge has overturned a Missouri law that declared certain federal gun laws “invalid” if they don’t have a state-level equivalent, after the U.S. Department of Justice sued to overturn the measure.
Axios · Mar 6, 2023 The political realities that make a national TikTok ban tricky More than 20 U.S. states have banned state employees from using TikTok on government-issued devices and a number of U.S. universities have barred it from their WiFi networks.
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023 Patrick Mahomes' brother accused of assault by restaurant owner and waiter KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police are investigating allegations that the younger brother of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes assaulted a waiter and the owner of an Overland Park restaurant last weekend.
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023 Is Travis Kelce Chiefs’ most eligible bachelor? Meet two women who tried to catch him. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As one of 50 women competing to be Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Lauren Schwab Donahue wore a red T-shirt that said “Missouri” the first time the Kansas City Chiefs tight end laid eyes on her.
Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2023 Government pensioners look to elbow into Social Security talks WASHINGTON — Lawmakers backing a push from public sector workers to restore higher Social Security payouts are gearing up to capitalize on momentum in the last Congress and force action in the House this year.
Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023 Biden’s FAA nominee faces military waiver challenge WASHINGTON — Following a contentious hearing over President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration, two Republicans lawmakers say they will oppose a waiver they contend is needed to allow the confirmation to move forward.
Salon · Mar 2, 2023 GOP inflation bill has "basic error" “This is their grand plan. It’s three pages,” House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries scoffed
Roll Call · Mar 2, 2023 Biden’s FAA nominee faces military waiver challenge - Roll Call Republicans in the House and Senate say they will oppose a waiver to allow the confirmation of President Biden’s FAA nominee to move forward.
Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023 Man found dead inside house where Kansas City police officers were shot KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man was found dead inside a house about 18 hours into a standoff that started late Tuesday night when three Kansas City police officers were shot.