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Owen Wolff, who grew up in Kansas City, returns home on a contract through June 2031 in an MLS-record cash deal.
Food & Drinks in ...
The Cali burrito favorite closes Sunday, while rival Tiki Taco moves in right across the street.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Edward Reese's massive Wash House Laundry will fill the vacant pharmacy near Troost, promising 70 to 80 machines and ample parking.
Tyler Harp's shuttered smokehouse returns for a single day in Westport, with burnt ends, ribs and a blues concert on the bill.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Testimony this week described deputies pinning Charles Adair face-down until he stopped moving. His family's wrongful death suit against the county is still active.
Melesa Johnson says Missouri's stand-your-ground statute has already sidelined 46 cases this year, up from 22 in 2017.
The reported Independence substitute-teacher case could not be verified from the available sources.
Robert Wayne Galloway died at the scene near Greenwich Road; two drivers in the crash reportedly weren't wearing seat belts.
Dillon and Isabella Evans and their 2-year-old son Easton Lee died after fire crews found their Galesburg-area home already burned to the ground.
Megan Renee Bergen, 39, faces felony charges after her child was allegedly left alone with her boyfriend, who allegedly assaulted the child.
Weather & Environment in ...
Kansas City climbs to around 89 Tuesday before a brief cooldown Thursday. Then 90-degree heat returns over the weekend, with heat-index values potentially topping 100 later in the weekend.
Politics & Govt in ...
Justices could send the case back to a lower court if the plaintiffs prove legal standing, threatening Kansas City's $600 million funding plan.
Families launched a 'Save East Antioch' campaign within days of learning the school could shut its doors.
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