Topic: Kansas City

Chapter & Verse Calvin Trillin remembers 9/11 differently from the rest of us

Calvin Trillin's beloved wife Alice died on Sept. 11, 2001 – in a strange but unrelated parallel to the terrorist attacks on the city that both the Trillins loved.
09/09/2011 01:26 pm

New York and D.C. alert as US warns of 'credible' terrorist threat

Intensified chatter on jihadist websites led the US to move to protect against a possible terrorist attack, likely focused on New York and the nation's capital, to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary.
09/09/2011 10:13 am

Former sheriff pleads guilty to forcing women to expose breasts

A former sheriff in Missouri admits to violating the women's right to be free from unreasonable searches, coercing them to expose their breasts during law enforcement searches.
08/18/2011 03:26 pm

Three deaths in one weekend puts Taser use by cops in crosshairs

Tasers were involved in three deaths over the weekend, renewing the debate over when and how the police-issued stun guns should be used.
08/08/2011 05:29 pm

Rick Perry, on eve of likely presidential run, gambles with big faith rally

Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who is weigning a presidential run, is headlining 'The Response: A Call to Prayer for a Nation in Crisis.' The evangelical event could help him in GOP primaries but make voters in a general election nervous.
08/05/2011 06:57 pm

A recovery? Small businesses aren't so sure.

Two years into the recovery, the outlook among small businesses is gloomy. Will it be self-fulfilling?
07/19/2011 11:33 am

Central US steams in a 'heat dome.' Mid-Atlantic braces for same.

A 'heat dome' has settled over 17 states in the central US, where it is likely to stay for several days. Temperatures will feel hotter than 110 degrees F. in some places.
07/18/2011 04:50 pm

Difference Maker Cle Ross is bringing youth baseball back to an inner city

Cle Ross is turning an eyesore in Kansas City, Kan., back into a baseball park to get urban kids off the streets and teach life lessons.
07/04/2011 11:55 am

In Pictures Long may it wave: Flag Day 2011

Designing for dignity

Moshe Safdie's success doesn't distract from his desire to create habitats that fit cities – and honor the individual.
06/03/2011 04:52 pm

Rebuilding after tornadoes: two designs that could save lives in another storm

More people appear to be looking into safe rooms and monolithic-dome structures to withstand the fierce winds of a tornado and the debris it kicks around.
05/26/2011 10:31 pm

In Pictures Moshe Safdie: Architecture designed for dignity

Tornado watch: Violent storm moves through Oklahoma

Tornado watch: A violent storm system, which followed closely behind the one that spawned a massive twister which struck Joplin, Mo., moves through the Oklahoma City area Tuesday evening.
05/25/2011 12:12 pm

Missouri tornado killed at least 89 according to officials

Missouri tornado: Authorities warned that the death toll could climb as search and rescuers continued their work.
05/23/2011 11:59 am

Harmon Killebrew, former Twins star, remembered for his slugging prowess

Harmon Killebrew was the strong, silent, slugging first baseman who helped the Twins develop a loyal fan base in Minnesota. Harmon Killebrew, who passed away on Tuesday, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984.
05/17/2011 01:42 pm

Difference Maker Bob Hentzen walks to help poor children across Latin America

Bob Hentzen is walking nearly 8,000 miles across Latin America to find sponsors for needy kids and the elderly.
05/02/2011 12:56 pm

Royal wedding mania takes hold from Mexico to Missouri

A Mexican teenager staged a hunger strike in her quest to see the royal wedding. Others have quit jobs and are camping out to get a glimpse of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Friday.
04/27/2011 01:26 pm

Missouri's Black River levee fails. Where floodwaters could hit next.

Residents along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers brace for a pair of crests that could bring record floods. In Missouri, 1,000 flee the overflowing Black River after 15 inches of rain in four days.
04/26/2011 08:09 pm

China's Tsinghua University aims for global clout of a Harvard or Oxford

Some scholars say China's Tsinghua University, which is marking its 100th anniversary, will be in the global Top 10 universities within a generation. But the political constraints imposed by a one-party state pose a significant challenge.
04/26/2011 12:45 pm

Record gold prices spur wedding ring alternatives

With gold prices hitting fresh records and the economy still weak, a growing number of couples are switching to titanium, steel, and tungsten wedding rings.
04/25/2011 06:11 pm

FAA sets new procedures for sleepy air traffic controllers

Federal officials are moving swiftly to correct the conditions that have left air traffic controllers dozing. On Sunday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced four immediate changes to FAA procedures.
04/17/2011 12:56 pm

Art market: masterful returns

Art funds let you own a share of a portfolio. Some funds have bested the S&P 500.
04/14/2011 02:52 pm

MLB Opening Day: Traditional opener in Cincinnati, and Yankees' Jeter goes after record

MLB Opening Day is today, with the requisite questionable weather. There are six games on the docket for MLB Opening Day, including the traditional day game in Cincinnati. Will Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter reach 3,000 hits?
03/31/2011 01:07 pm

The New Economy Google high-speed Internet coming to Kansas City. Missouri? No, Kansas!

Although it's usually overshadowed by its much larger sister city, Kansas City, Kan., beat out more than 1,100 cities to host Google's next-generation Internet service. Google promises 100 times the speed of today's broadband Internet.
03/30/2011 05:20 pm

Pension plans in Kansas: Cuts likely

Pension plans for Kansas teachers, state employees would be cut under Senate and House bills. But the pension plans diverge, with House taking tougher stance.
03/23/2011 11:21 pm