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Royals fans have mixed reaction to news of Whit Merrifield being traded

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Whit Merrifield will play in Toronto after all.

Tribune News Service

As comics face violent audiences, 2 Kansas City stand-up performers stay true to themselves

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Will Smith has now released his first public comments about the slap heard round the world, apologizing on video for his behavior against comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars in March. Rock’s response: It still hurts.

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Former Jan. 6 investigator John Wood files petition for independent US Senate run in MO

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Former U.S. attorney John Wood, an independent candidate for U.S. Senate in Missouri who is seeking to appeal to moderate Republicans, said he collected 22,000 signatures to get his name on the November ballot.

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Independent John Wood turns in signatures to make ballot in Missouri’s US Senate race

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — An independent candidate seeking to scramble Missouri’s hotly contested race to replace Republican Roy Blunt in the U.S. Senate said he collected more than 20,000 signatures to get his name on the Nov. 8 ballot.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Increasing women police recruits to 30% could help change departments' culture

Departments across the country have pledged to recruit more women in order to diversify their staffs and potentially reduce use of force by police. It's called the 30x30 initiative.

WEKU

Why Chiefs’ Frank Clark gave up alcohol ahead of 2022 season: ‘You’ve got to grow up’

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark says he had a heart-to-heart conversation with coach Andy Reid after last season.

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Boeing avoids strike for now as St. Louis workers to vote on new contract offer

BERKELEY, Mo. — Boeing may narrowly avoid a strike at its three St. Louis-area facilities after it made a new contract proposal to the union here.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Sam McDowell: Patrick Mahomes’ comfort with his paycheck will be tested (and shape Chiefs’ future)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the days after he signed the richest contract in North American sports, Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes texted a teammate.

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Charles Henry Turner: The little-known Black high school science teacher who revolutionized the study of insect behavior in the early 20th century

On a crisp autumn morning in 1908, an elegantly dressed African American man strode back and forth among the pin oaks, magnolias and silver maples of O’Fallon Park in St. Louis, Missouri. After placing a dozen dishes filled with strawberry jam atop several picnic tables, biologist Charles Henry Turner retreated…

The Conversation

Missouri Democratic Senate primary turns bitter as many voters remain undecided

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City resident Floyd Pentlin walked into Clay County Democratic Headquarters Saturday for a meet and greet with Trudy Busch Valentine, one of the top contenders for the Missouri Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.

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What to watch for in the Chicago White Sox’ next 5 series — all against sub-.500 teams. Will they make their move in the AL Central?

Lance Lynn yelled in celebration after striking out Myles Straw for the final out of the fifth inning during Game 2 of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians at Guaranteed Rate Field.

Chicago Tribune

Sam McDowell: The biggest victim of Orlando Brown’s absence from Chiefs camp? Himself. Let’s explain.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Darn near the full Chiefs roster — some 85 players — trotted onto the field in St. Joseph on Wednesday morning, and this first column of training camp is about someone who did not.

Tribune News Service

Superballs, helmet cars and ugly sweaters: Peyton Manning brings out NFL's goofy side

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The helicopter hovered high above an X in the parking lot of Arrowhead Stadium before releasing its payload of 10,000 Superballs. The hard-rubber orbs hit the ground and rose in unison, like a swarm of locusts, before ping-ponging off in every direction on their second bounce.

Los Angeles Times

Angels’ Mike Trout unconcerned about rare back condition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mike Trout returned to his locker on Wednesday afternoon and his phone had blown up with texts from concerned friends and family members.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Effort to put legal marijuana question before Missouri voters goes down to the wire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Despite pouring nearly $6 million into the effort, supporters of making marijuana legal in Missouri may have fallen short of getting the question on the November ballot.

The Orange County Register

Angels blank Royals, 4-0, take series

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Angels this week gave their fans a glimmer of hope for the future, even if it’s too late to help the present.

Tribune News Service

Felony hazing charges filed against 8 more former University of Missouri frat members

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An additional eight former members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity at the University of Missouri-Columbia are facing felony charges for their roles in an alleged hazing incident last fall that resulted in significant brain damage to a freshman pledge, according to court documents.

The Orange County Register

Angels’ Mike Trout dealing with rare back condition

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The timetable for Mike Trout’s return is not getting any clearer with each passing day.

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Romney rips Hawley for fleeing Jan 6 mob

When Mitt Romney is getting his digs in on you ...

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McHenry, eyeing House Financial Services chair, racks up campaign donations

House Financial Services ranking Republican Patrick T. McHenry raised about $940,000 in campaign donations in the weeks leading up to and months after setting his sights on the panel chairmanship.

The Orange County Register

Angels’ José Suarez rides new pitch mix to scoreless outing against Royals

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — José Suarez pitched one of his best games of the season on Tuesday night, while giving the team hope that perhaps he’s discovered something that will make a long-term difference for the 24-year-old left-hander.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

A frantic rush, and an ax, to save 42 dogs from flooding at Missouri facility

BRENTWOOD, Mo. — Time was passing and the dogs needed help.

Tribune News Service

Polls: Schmitt surges, Greitens falls with week to go in Missouri Republican Senate race

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is surging in the Republican Senate primary, according to three recent polls, as support for former Gov. Eric Greitens falls amid relentless attacks over the allegations of physical abuse and sexual assault against him.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Democrats seeking Missouri Senate seat look to stop red wave

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Three candidates have emerged as front-runners in a crowded field vying for the Democratic nomination to replace the retiring Republican Roy Blunt in the narrowly held U.S. Senate.

Tribune News Service

Taylor ignites offense late again as the Kansas City Royals win their third in a row

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals hadn’t mustered much for the better part of six innings, but they scratched out a run with two outs in the sixth and suddenly the floodgates opened.

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