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Former KC radio personality killed in shooting was once co-host to Jason Whitlock kansascity.com/news/local/ar…

Former KC radio personality killed in shooting was once co-host to Jason Whitlock

James Dodds, 64, was known for his jokester personality on sports radio and TV programs, including the Fox Sports program “Speak for Yourself.”

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Gas-X capsules recalled because they might have coolant from a leaky machine kansascity.com/news/recalls/…

Gas-X capsules recalled because they might have coolant from a leaky machine

The capsules designed to deal with gas bloating might wind up giving you diarrhea.

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Courtside chairs Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce sat in at Cavs-Knicks game up for auction kansascity.com/news/local/ar…

Courtside chairs Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce sat in at Cavs-Knicks game up for auction

The highest bid on Taylor Swift’s chair stood at $6,000 on Monday.

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After chaos at Lee’s Summit’s Downtown Days, festival is no more, organizers say kansascity.com/news/local/co…

After chaos at Lee’s Summit’s Downtown Days, festival is no more, organizers say

The event was marred by fights and disruptions, and organizers said Tuesday that they would not bring the festival back.

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Walmart makes major move to keep customers away from Amazon kansascity.com/news/business…

Walmart makes major move to keep customers away from Amazon

Walmart is shifting gears as competition with Amazon and other retailers intensifies amid weak consumer sentiment.

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‘Auntie’? White man disrespects one of KC’s most revered Black women | Williams kansascity.com/opinion/artic…

‘Auntie’? White man disrespects one of KC’s most revered Black women | Williams

When a candidate for Jackson County executive referred to CEO and president of the Urban League as auntie, she was appalled. From Mara Williams:

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Royals fall to Houston Astros on 9th-inning error after weather delay at The K kansascity.com/sports/mlb/ka…

Royals fall to Houston Astros on 9th-inning error after weather delay at The K

It was a tie game in the ninth until a gaffe in the infield allowed Houston to plate what would be the winning run.

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On screwworm invasion, Roger Marshall’s more embarrassing than usual | Opinion kansascity.com/opinion/artic…

On screwworm invasion, Roger Marshall’s more embarrassing than usual | Opinion

Kansas senator shares bizarre theory that migrant workers walked screwworms 1,500 miles to Texas. But Elon Musk’s DOGE is more at fault.

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Former Wichita State star Landry Shamet wins NBA title with New York Knicks kansascity.com/sports/articl…

Former Wichita State star Landry Shamet wins NBA title with New York Knicks

Former Wichita State star Landry Shamet is an NBA champion after helping the Knicks complete a memorable Finals run against the Spurs.

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Sprinter Jemma Stapleton Dead At 25 After Family Vacation Accident kansascity.com/sports/articl…

Sprinter Jemma Stapleton Dead At 25 After Family Vacation Accident

Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton passed away this week while on a family vacation in Thailand. She was only 25 years old. It's been sadly reported by multiple outlets that Stapleton was involved...

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KC native Misiorowski continues to torch MLB with latest record-breaking start kansascity.com/sports/articl…

KC native Misiorowski continues to torch MLB with latest record-breaking start

Grain Valley High alum Misiorowski recorded his first shutout and 15 K's in a 95-pitch complete game, marking another historic performance for the Brewers.

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Two teens detained during fights that broke out at Lee's Summit Downtown Days kansascity.com/news/local/co…

Two teens detained during fights that broke out at Lee's Summit Downtown Days

No one was injured, according to Lee’s Summit police.

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Australian trio sells out Kansas City show: ‘Waiting a long time to play here’ kansascity.com/entertainment…

Australian trio sells out Kansas City show: ‘Waiting a long time to play here’

16,000 fans packed Morton Amphitheater for the Australian house trio Wednesday, June 10.

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Aldon Smith, who starred at Raytown, Mizzou and then in the NFL, has died at 36 kansascity.com/sports/articl…

Aldon Smith, who starred at Raytown, Mizzou and then in the NFL, has died at 36

The San Francisco 49ers issued a statement on Saturday evening announcing his passing.

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England players wowed by Kansas City fans who attended World Cup practice kansascity.com/sports/fifa-w…

England players wowed by Kansas City fans who attended World Cup practice

One player acknowledges his cleats had been stolen, but he had them back so there were no issues for the team.

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Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino exits Saturday’s game with hand injury kansascity.com/sports/mlb/ka…

Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino exits Saturday’s game with hand injury

Vinnie Pasquantino had a noticeable grimace after taking a fifth-inning swing.

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Here is how parking at Royals games will change because of the World Cup kansascity.com/sports/spt-co…

Here is how parking at Royals games will change because of the World Cup

Some lots at the Truman Sports Complex will be closed to Royals fans from now until the 2026 World Cup ends.

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That viral video of teens fighting at Lee’s Summit fest isn’t what you think | Porter kansascity.com/opinion/artic…

That viral video of teens fighting at Lee’s Summit fest isn’t what you think | Porter

“That video is misleading”: Lee’s Summit police urge context before judging social media footage of an officer controlling a fight. From Toriano Porter:

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Kroger draws serious scrutiny over digital price tags kansascity.com/news/business…

Kroger draws serious scrutiny over digital price tags

Take a close look at the price tags on the shelves the next time you walk into a Kroger, because something has changed.

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Kansas City entertainment restaurant, bar closes. ‘Difficult decision’ kansascity.com/news/business…

Kansas City entertainment restaurant, bar closes. ‘Difficult decision’

“This was an incredibly difficult decision, but one that I ultimately felt was necessary for myself and my family,” the owner wrote.

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