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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — When Dayton Moore took over as general manager of the Kansas City Royals in 2006, one of the pillars of his approach was to change a failing culture (210 losses the previous two seasons, for starters) by seeking to establish a selfless mindset and spirit throughout…

Health experts warn problems with these "underground poisonous straws" can strike suddenly, and states are getting cash to replace them. But no one knows how many lines exist or where they are.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nine people were killed in gun violence this past week across the Kansas City region, including five victims of weekend shootings, according to police.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two men died early Sunday in Kansas City, marking four homicides this weekend in the city, according to a police spokeswoman.

Vaccine uptake slow as cases among youngest children rise

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A militia group with ties to an extremist movement that has engaged in terrorist activity has adopted part of a highway in the Kansas City area.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs and left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. did not sign a long-term contract ahead of Friday’s 3 p.m. deadline, Brown’s agent, Michael Portner, confirmed to The Kansas City Star on Friday morning.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is scheduled to testify Wednesday in his ongoing child custody dispute with his ex-wife Sheena Greitens.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Pedestrians along 63rd Street in the Brookside neighborhood of Kansas City walk by many attractions, from cozy cafes to boutique gift shops. But one must-see sight along this busy road is a large pet tortoise named Tyrion, who calls a spacious fenced yard at Oak and…