(WICHITA, Kan., AP) — Kansas officials hope to compete against the Ozarks for tourism dollars with a proposed resort and convention at Clinton State Park near Lawrence. “I think there’s… Read more »
Shields has another strong start, but loses again
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — James Shields has had little to show for his quality pitching this season. The Royals starter put together another solid start Sunday, but still lost… Read more »
Man fires shots into floor of southern Mo. church
(NORWOOD, Mo., AP) — Authorities say a gunman walked into a southern Missouri church service and fired two shots into the floor. Wright County Sheriff Glenn Adler tells KOLR-TV (http://is.gd/R7sPcY… Read more »
Obama to begin new series of economic addresses
By JIM KUHNHENN (WASHINGTON, AP) — Drawing renewed attention to the economy, President Barack Obama will return this week to an Illinois college where he once spelled out a vision… Read more »
Details released on Obama’s UCM visit
By ANDY LYONS (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) – In a press release from the White House Sunday, it was announced that President Barack Obama will visit the University of Central Missouri Wednesday,… Read more »
Gov. Nixon to join Obama in Warrensburg
(WARRENSBURG, Mo., AP) — Gov. Jay Nixon is joining President Barack Obama during his upcoming visit to the University of Central Missouri. Obama is traveling Wednesday to the Warrensburg school… Read more »
Verlander struggles in Tigers’ 6-5 loss to Royals
(KANSAS CITY, Mo., AP) — Most starting pitchers would gladly take a 10-7 record and 3.69 ERA after 21 starts. Those numbers, however, belong to Justin Verlander, and the expectations… Read more »
Opara’s goal lifts Sporting KC over Real Salt Lake
By JOHN COON (SANDY, Utah, AP) — Once Sporting Kansas City gained a man advantage over Real Salt Lake, they attacked the box repeatedly, turning broken plays into second chances… Read more »