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The Shawnee Mission East class of '08 loves its gay homecoming king

By Jen Chen

Thursday, May 8

On a cold February night, the Shawnee Mission East gym is packed. It's Senior Night, and the boys' basketball team is taking on the rival... More>>

Ramona Moreno and Fernando Guzmán lost their 2-year-old daughter, Yelena, when the gang battle hit the wrong target.

The War on La Familia

Familia Loca wanted revenge on a rival KCK gang. Instead, they spilled the blood of a 2-year-old girl.

By Carolyn Szczepanski

Thursday, May 1

Before the night of April 3, 2007, Fernando Guzman and Ramona Moreno were unfamiliar with the sound of gunfire. At first, they thought they had... More>>

Since his lab made frightening discoveries about the plastic lining of aluminum cans, MU professor Frederick vom Saal drinks his beer from glass bottles.

Missouri biologist Frederick vom Saal and his team exposed the dangers of bisphenol A — and earned the wrath of the plastic industry.

By Nadia Pflaum

Thursday, April 24

On a spring day one year ago, scientists in life vests and blue jeans invaded the bucolic slice of nature where Perche Creek empties into the... More>>

Can't get a Catholic exorcism in Kansas City? James Vivian is here to help

By Peter Rugg

Thursday, April 17

James Vivian puts on scrubs as if he's preparing for surgery. He wraps a silver cross on a chain around his wrist. Next to the leather recliner,... More>>

Bob Berkebile fought his fellow architects until they saw the value of building green.

Hyatt Regency skywalks designer Bob Berkebile is the godfather of green building

By Carolyn Szczepanski

Thursday, April 10

When Bob Berkebile rushed to the chaotic scene of the Hyatt Regency disaster, his first thought was, Did I kill these people? It was the... More>>

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Six years ago, Zachary Coleman looked like a godsend to the founders of Arts Collinwood. They... More>>

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Forget Me Not

With McMansions galore, a concrete-chic urban planning model and seemingly never-ending sprawl,... More>>

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This Guardian Angel Bleeds Red

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Mental Anguish at Texas West Oaks Hospital

Amanda Lilley was only six years old and could be loving, sweet and delightful, requiring hugs... More>>

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The Shooting of Estefano

Fabio "Estefano" Salgado drove his midnight blue Aston Martin convertible down Biscayne... More>>

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Relentless stickering and guerilla marketing have made Digital Summer one of the Valley’s hottest bands

It's a warm night in March, and the city of Scottsdale is under siege. Under cover of darkness, a... More>>

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Punk Family Values

Carola Anderson carries a pitcher of limeade through her sprawling SOMA home affectionately... More>>

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Radioactive: What has Patty Wente done to create such a meltdown at KWMU?

The University of Missouri-St. Louis is looking into questions surrounding the management and... More>>

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Pro-Lifers Betrayed by Brownback?

Wed May 7, 11:11 AM

By Justin Kendall Pro-lifers are not happy with Kansas U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback's endorsement of Steve Howe for Johnson County District Attorney. In her World Net Daily column, Jill Stanek wonders... More>>

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The War on La Familia
Familia Loca wanted revenge on a rival KCK gang. Instead, they spilled the blood of a 2-year-old girl.
Can't get a Catholic exorcism in Kansas City? James Vivian is here to help
Missouri biologist Frederick vom Saal and his team exposed the dangers of bisphenol A — and earned the wrath of the plastic industry.
Hyatt Regency skywalks designer Bob Berkebile is the godfather of green building
A white woman wins a lawsuit after elected officials reveal that they're sensitive to racial diversity

Missouri State Rep. Jeff Grisamore uses the death of his infant daughter to ask for campaign cash (11)
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Familia Loca wanted revenge on a rival KCK gang. Instead, they spilled the blood of a 2-year-old girl.
A white woman wins a lawsuit after elected officials reveal that they're sensitive to racial diversity (5)
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Kansas City's Hispanic contractors say H&R Block didn't earn its tax break

By C.J. Janovy

Thursday, May 8

City Hall lists Rodriguez Electrical in its official directory of minority- and women-owned construction companies certified to do business with... More>>

Ask a Mexican®

News flash: Cops isn't a reliable source for documenting how often Mexicans flee the police

By Gustavo Arellano

Thursday, May 8

Dear Mexican: In the television show Cops , the white folks pull over and hope that no one finds the concealed syringes. The black folks are... More>>

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The War on La Familia

Can't get a Catholic exorcism in Kansas City? James Vivian is here to help

Missouri biologist Frederick vom Saal and his team exposed the dangers of bisphenol A — and earned the wrath of the plastic industry.

Hyatt Regency skywalks designer Bob Berkebile is the godfather of green building

A white woman wins a lawsuit after elected officials reveal that they're sensitive to racial diversity

Missouri State Rep. Jeff Grisamore uses the death of his infant daughter to ask for campaign cash (11)

The War on La Familia (9)

A white woman wins a lawsuit after elected officials reveal that they're sensitive to racial diversity (5)

Fox 4's Shawn Edwards isn't just a blurb whore (28)

Holsey Turner, aka Hozey-T, is Kansas City's newest unknown rapper on the rise (5)

Missouri biologist Frederick vom Saal and his team exposed the dangers of bisphenol A — and earned the wrath of the plastic industry.

Hyatt Regency skywalks designer Bob Berkebile is the godfather of green building

Missouri State Rep. Jeff Grisamore uses the death of his infant daughter to ask for campaign cash

The Department of Burnt Ends smokes out some saucy new beers

A white woman wins a lawsuit after elected officials reveal that they're sensitive to racial diversity

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