Pope issues first appeal for Chinese Catholics

Pope Francis has issued his first appeal directed at Catholics in China, long the source of concern for his predecessor Benedict ...

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Wal-Mart grocery sparks intense debate in Raytown

Kansas City Star 1 day ago

Standing-room-only crowd shows up for discussion of whether to relax design requirements in downtown area.

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Rye whiskey makes a comeback

Kansas City Star 2 days ago

One of the most iconic of American spirits, rye nearly disappeared from the scene. Now distillers are giving it an edgy appeal.

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Rush Limbaugh took a "mind-boggling" trip to the K this weekend

The Pitch May 14

Most Royals fans who are up on their team history know that Missouri native son Rush Limbaugh worked for the team in the early 1980s.

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S.D. Strong Distilling is likely the country's only distillery in a cave

The Pitch May 16

While other suburban fathers in Parkville tend to their lawns on the weekends, Steve Strong is heading 65 feet below ground.

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Far from Pacific home, Micronesians making Missouri home

PRI: Public Radio International Apr 30

Hang around southwest Missouri long enough and you’re bound to meet someone named Rehobson. The family name is common in Micronesia, and in parts of ...

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New Kansas law helps poor people caught in traffic-fine trap

Kansas City Star May 11

After Kansas drivers lose license for non-payment of traffic tickets, they can now apply for restricted license that helps them keep their jobs and ...