Greensburg school superintendent nominated for ‘Most Inspiring Person’

So, who inspires you? Is it Paul Newman, known as much for his philanthropy as his days in Hollywood? Maybe Dara Torres, the oldest American swimming medalist in Olympic history? How about actress Christina Applegate, a breast cancer survivor helping others get access to treatment?

Kansas tops list for biodefense lab

Kansas emerged Wednesday as the leading contender for a new $563 million federal biodefense lab also fiercely pursued by Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and other states.

With new rules ready, KC committee hears complaints about towing

An ordinance endorsed Wednesday by the council’s Public Safety and Neighborhoods Committee requires clear warning signs on private lots and sets a maximum towing price below the hundreds of dollars that many people recently have been paying.

What’s happening in KC this weekend

Seems the holidays approach … there’s a bevy of holiday affairs happening all over town this weekend. Outside the holiday happenings, there’s a bevy of other stuff to do: a Big 12 Championship football game at Arrowhead, zydeco legend Chubby Carrier performs on two nights, YouTube funny man Jon Lajoie is here, there’s “Sexiest Singles” auction, artist Thomas Kinkaid is here, as is jazz singer Carol Duboc … and Dave Stephens makes...

Season of giving: Donate gifts and gift cards to the Gillis Center

How you can help: Donate gifts and gift cards for families helped by the Gillis Center. Presents can be dropped off from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 8150 Wornall Road.