Wall Street hit levels not seen since 2003 on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average plunging below the 8,000 mark amid a dour economic outlook from the Federal Reserve and worries over the fate of Detroit's three automakers.
Kansas City residents will face much higher sewer rates in coming years, but city officials also will seek federal funding and try to provide relief to low-income households.
The United Way of Wyandotte County announced Wednesday that it surpassed its annual fundraising goal by raising $2,389,082, or $677 more than it had hoped.
LAS VEGAS | The casino industry’s outlook is downbeat at this year’s Global Gaming Expo trade show here, but there is a possible bright spot for Kansas — Penn National Gaming may again seek to build and operate a state-owned casino south of Wichita.
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The holidays are almost upon us: Workers are stringing and checking the lights on the Country Club Plaza, and the gingerbread village at Crown Center is taking shape.
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Two Raytown men, their fingers black with grease, spend their time under engine hoods. They don’t make as much money as they’d like, but who does these days?
Say this about Royals general manager Dayton Moore: He promised change this winter, and he meant it. The Royals pulled off their second major offseason trade on Wednesday by obtaining veteran outfielder Coco Crisp from the Boston Red Sox for reliever Ramon Ramirez.
MANHATTAN, Kan. | At some point, maybe next week in Las Vegas or perhaps in some postseason tournament next March if they’re so fortunate, Frank Martin and his Kansas State Wildcats will look back at Wednesday’s tighter-than-expected 82-60 victory against Emporia State and enjoy some laughter.
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Not rated | Time: 1:38 “Fling” (at the Screenland Crossroads) begins with Mason and Samantha (Steve Sandvoss, Courtney Ford) tumbling out of bed in their Columbus Park home in KC.
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