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By Mike Genet  [email protected] Peter Dykema had never visited Kansas City or Independence before a scheduled business trip in June. Dykema, a native of… Login to continue reading Login Sign up ...

The Kansas City Chiefs continued their trend of locking up players nearing the end of their rookie contracts by signing defensive end George Karlaftis to a four-year contract extension.

Late Sunday morning, when asked about potentially extending the Marlins’ four-game winning streak, Clayton McCullough gave the typical coach answer.

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Missouri quarterback and pitcher Sam Horn in the 17th round of the MLB draft on Monday, setting up a key decision for the Tigers’ well-known two-sport athlete.

Skipping a plastic frog across vegetation is amazing effective way to catch bass. The lure innocently hops from place to ...

One of the next-gen All-Stars getting the most attention in Atlanta was Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski.

George Brett still looks at the box scores every morning.

Thursday is John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action. The Kansas City area event to mark the day is from 6 to 7:30 p.m.… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sig ...

The Santa Fe Trail, a trading route running from Franklin, Missouri to what is now New Mexico, started after Mexico gained independence from Spain in 1821.

My wife and I spent the Fourth of July in Ireland. No fireworks there. Our neighborhood has become a war zone on the days ...

The fire that took two lives earlier this month in Independence serves as a reminder: Make sure your home has working smoke detectors. Check them periodically and keep the batteries fresh.