In the southwest end zone at Lucas Oil Stadium, a football stuck in the hands of rookie tight end Jelani Woods, a touchdown that supplied the Indianapolis Colts a three-point lead. Some 50 yards away, as Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes glanced at th…
New Missouri judge sets hearing on closing of Agape Boarding School over reported abuse
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri child welfare workers got approval Tuesday afternoon to resume their around-the-clock monitoring at Agape Boarding School to ensure that students are safe. One day after a southwest Missouri judge ordered state Department of…
KC Royals save biggest comeback of year for home finale, ride 11-run inning to victory
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals overcame a nine-run deficit in a wild game that included an eight-run inning by one club and an 11-run inning by the other. The Royals used that offensive explosion to guide them to an 13-12 win over the Seattl…
Five things that stood out about the Kansas City Chiefs’ brutal loss to the Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — The Chiefs deserved that fate, even if looked they might escape it for the better part of 55 minutes Sunday. They are 2-1 after a brutal 20-17 loss in Indianapolis that leaves some questions about the offense, more questions about the sp…
Kansas beats Duke, 35-27, remains undefeated
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Playing before the third home sell-out crowd in the last 13 years, Kansas defeated Duke, 35-27, in a nonconference clash between 3-0 teams Saturday at Booth Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Jalon Daniels completed 19 of 23 passes for 324 …
DOJ investigating Kansas City police’s employment practices for racial discrimination
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation of employment practices at the Kansas City Police Department to determine if the force engaged in racial discrimination. In a statement, Police Chief Joseph Mabin said the …
Protesters have their say outside rally for Kansas GOP gubernatorial candidate
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis prepared for his rally Sunday in Olathe, Kansas, to support the Republican candidate for Kansas governor, about 50 protesters gathered outside, chanting “DeSantis get out of Kansas” and holding signs read…
Brady Singer goes six scoreless as Royals offense explodes for 15 hits in 9-0 win vs. Red Sox
Once again, Brady Singer stepped in and righted the ship when the Kansas City Royals were seemingly headed for rocky waters. For the second time in a week, Singer stopped a potential losing skid and muzzled an opposing offense. Meanwhile, the Royals ba…
Royals bullpen can’t hold onto slim lead, wastes strong Heasley start in 2-1 loss to Red Sox
Unlike his previous start, Kansas City Royals rookie right-hander Jonathan Heasley didn’t have to worry about the weather or his grip on the ball. As a result, Heasley held the Boston Red Sox hitters in check for the better part of seven innings. Heasl…
Former US attorney believes there are ‘many’ more victims of ex-cop Roger Golubski
As the U.S. attorney in Kansas in 2019, Stephen McAllister said he asked the FBI to initiate an investigation into Roger Golubski, a former detective long suspected of various criminal activities. So McAllister was thrilled Thursday morning when the FB…