KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A shooting that began inside a Kansas City barber shop and left an employee injured was allegedly carried out by a customer who was unhappy with his haircut. Vernie O. Dickens, 33, was charged Friday with first-degree assault, unlawf…
Kansas man says he got lung cancer from CPAP sleep apnea machine. He’s suing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Johnson County, Kansas, man blames his sleep apnea machine for giving him lung cancer and is suing the manufacturer, which last year recalled the machine and several other breathing-aid devices. Philips Respironics issued a volunta…
New Missouri law protects doctors, bars pharmacists from questioning controversial drugs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson on Tuesday signed into law a bill that bars pharmacists from questioning doctors who prescribe the controversial off-label drugs ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine. The measure, which passed in the General As…
Missouri judge throws out $4 million verdict in transgender graduate’s discrimination case
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Jackson County judge has thrown out a verdict that ordered the Blue Springs School District to pay more than $4 million for denying a transgender student access to the male-designated bathrooms and locker rooms. In a late May rulin…
Royals’ hottest pitcher no help vs. Astros as skid hits 5 games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals’ best pitcher in May fell back with a thud as a losing streak continued through early June. Brady Singer was shelled for seven runs in five innings — that included three home runs allowed — as the Houston Astro…
Why Matt Nagy returned to Chiefs — and his first thoughts on Patrick Mahomes reunion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Nagy likes to describe his current situation as “back in the weeds.” After four years as the Chicago Bears head coach, he’s returned to Kansas City as a senior assistant and QBs coach for Andy Reid. And that’s a significant chan…
Royals swept by Guardians after 4-0 loss in finale
CLEVELAND — The Kansas City Royals were shut out for the sixth time this season in a 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in the finale of a three-game series Wednesday at Progressive Field. The Royals’ losing slide extended to four consecutive games as…
After Royals tie score, rookie Collin Snider gives up 3-run homer in loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND — With the score tied in the bottom of the eighth inning, Kansas City Royals reliever Collin Snider gave up three runs courtesy of Andres Gimenez’s fifth home run of the season. That blast completely changed the complexion of the game. The Ro…
Whit Merrifield, Bobby Witt Jr. deliver late clutch hits as Royals rally to beat Twins
MINNEAPOLIS — Bobby Witt Jr.’s two-out, two-strike RBI double in the eighth put the Kansas City Royals ahead for the first time and capped a three-run inning. The one-run lead sent a noticeable portion of Minnesota Twins fans filing to the exit, but th…
Missouri’s GOP Senate candidates want Trump’s endorsement. Its power is being tested
WASHINGTON — Rep. Billy Long thinks he has two paths to winning the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Missouri. The first is the path of Kathy Barnette in Pennsylvania. After losing a congressional bid in 2020, Barnette set out to find voter fraud …