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Kansas officers discover 2,000 altered retail gift cards
JOHNSON COUNTY —Earlier this month, members of the Lenexa Police Department's Directed Patrol Unit were patrolling hotels in the area of 95th Street and I-35 highway in Lenexa, according to a social media report. Officers contacted an individual from out of state parked at one of the hotels and...
SOURCE SPORTS: Kansas City Royals’ Tyler Tolbert Shares His Dirty South-Centered Playlist Courtesy Of Black Baseball Mixtape
This week’s exclusive playlist comes from the versatile Tyler Tolbert, the multi-purpose player drafted by the Kansas City Royals organization back in 2019. The 26-year-old plays multiple positions, including second base and shortstop in the infield and has proven to be a stellar center fielder in the outfield. He’s played next to the likes of Maikel Garcia in Single-A ball and Michael Massey in High-A, so the Royals have had him pegged all 2024 as the next on deck.
'Give them everything they need:' Urban League, SLPS hosts back to school expo
ST. LOUIS — It was a day focused on unity and community in downtown St. Louis. Thousands came together for the Urban Expo Back to School and Community Empowerment Festival Saturday. The annual free event has everything families need to get ready for the start of school and for...
Cardinals reportedly have their eye on pair of ideal rotation reinforcements
The St. Louis Cardinals didn't even get to take the field in what was supposed to be the club's first outing after exiting the All-Star break as their matchup at Truist Park against the Atlanta Braves was postponed on Friday night. That set up a Saturday doubleheader but, while the games remain important in this context, fans are now focused on the trade deadline.
Windmill Creek developer wants smaller lot sizes
Developers of the housing subdivision known as Windmill Creek are requesting a reduction in lot sizes for phase three of the neighborhood, a request that is being opposed by residents who already live in earlier phases there. Windmill Creek is within the city limits of Platte City, a short distance...
The Cheesecake Factory confirms mall location is closing in weeks as all stores are warned to leave ahead of demolition
THE Cheesecake Factory has confirmed that its location in a mall will be permanently closed in just weeks. Along with the beloved American chain, all the other mall stores will shutter as the shopping center shuts down for good. The Cheesecake Factory in Chesterfield, Missouri - around 25 miles from...
Willy Agada delivers equalizer for Sporting KC in 1-1 draw with St. Louis
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Willy Agada scored the equalizer in the 73rd minute, lifting Sporting KC to a 1-1 draw with St. Louis. Agada scored with a header from the center of the box, finishing off a well-placed pass by Alan Pulido. Sporting’s Tim Melia made a big save in the 86th minute and St. Louis was limited to three shots on goal to Kansas City’s six. Roman Bürki made five saves for St. Louis. Nökkvi Thórisson got St. Louis on the board first, working hard to set up his right-footed shot from the center of the box in the 42nd minute.
Kansas alumni team Mass Street advances to Round of 32
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - It was smooth sailing for the Jayhawk alumni in the first round of the TBT, taking down Ram Up (Colorado State alumni) 81-68. Former National Player of the Year Frank Mason had himself a game, tying for a game-high 20 points. Mason went 9-13 from the field, adding four assists.
Police orgs denounce ad accusing Missouri AG of going ‘easy on a violent career felon’
A new ad targeting Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey from a group backing his rival in the GOP primary places the blame for the shooting death of a police officer last year on Bailey’s tenure as a local prosecutor. To deliver the message, the Defend Missouri PAC enlisted Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, who Bailey […] The post Police orgs denounce ad accusing Missouri AG of going ‘easy on a violent career felon’ appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Missouri children are losing Medicaid coverage at rate that is alarming pediatricians
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Dr. Maya Moody, a community pediatrician in St. Louis, knows a new month has begun when her clinic’s billing department runs patients’ names and she hears about the children no longer covered by Medicaid. One of those patients, now 3 years old and...
50 Years Ago, Missouri’s Music Festival Shocked the World
It was almost like Woodstock was airlifted from New York State and dropped into the middle of Missouri. It's been 50 years now since a music festival in Missouri surprised even the wildest expectations of the promoters and shocked the world, too. Yahoo News just shared memories of what was...
Rain chances for the next few days
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spotty showers expected Sunday with afternoon high of 79°. Rain chances will continue through early next week with temperatures slowly rising. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in low 80s with 90s returning late next week.
Kansas City Royals Shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. Moves Up Historic List With Latest Home Run
Bobby Witt Jr. is now up to 17 home runs on the season and 67 in his young career, helping the Kansas City Royals shortstop pass Carlos Correa on an exclusive list in MLB history.
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