Obituaries Published November 18 (128) Nov 23, 2009
She is survived by one son, Jerry Don and wife Gustava Baker of Kansas City, MO; one step-son, Frank Marshall Dupree of Lake Village; two daughters, Novella Dunum of Hamburg and Valco Dupree nd Billy Peter, of Chesapeake, VA; three grandchildren, Judy Smith, Zeolana Peters a Peters; one great-grandchild, Patrick Foreman; and six great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnny ee Brown Johnson. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Rep. Kennedy: Im barred from communion Nov 23, 2009
For example, Archbishop Joseph Naumann of the Diocese of Kansas City in Kansas had repeatedly said publicly that former Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Catholic who supports abortion rights, should stop taking Communion until she changes her stance. Sebelius is now President Barack Obama's secretary of Health and Human Services. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Gene Bartow Set For Induction Into Collegiate Basketball Hall Of Fame Nov 23, 2009
The induction ceremony will be held at the College Basketball Experience -- home of the hall -- in the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Mo. "It's awfully nice of the committee to honor me in this way," Bartow said. (Uabsports.com)
Turmoil-ridden Jayhawks in reach of bowl game Nov 23, 2009
Nevertheless, a victory over Missouri in Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium would make them eligible for one more game. Texas coach Mack Brown warmly embraced his embattled opponent after the Longhorns' victory. (ESPN -- College Football)
New concert arena would help draw top acts... Nov 23, 2009
Still, Kansas City and Fresno both have built new arenas and have done well even without an NBA or NHL franchise. Until then, San Diego will always be a tough concert market but at least we have beautiful weather and its a great city to live in. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
POLAMALU'S FATE: Steelers safety could miss a month Nov 23, 2009
Pittsburgh Steelers all-pro S Troy Polamalu is inactive today in Kansas City because of his most recent knee injury, and the Steelers may have to get used to his absence again for the time being. Polamalu sprained the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Nov. 15 and could miss a month 's Adam Schefter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Bests & worsts Nov 23, 2009
-- Best upset: The Chiefs ended a 10-game home losing streak when they rallied past the Steelers 27-24 in OT. It was the first win against a team with a winning record for Kansas City (3-7) this season ... -- Best QB flattening: Kansas City LB Derrick Johnson leapt over Steelers RB Mewelde Moore to sack Ben Roethlisberger late in the fourth quarter. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pitt faces (mid-) major test with Wichita State Nov 23, 2009
For years now, the Missouri Valley Conference has been playing giant-killer, and Wichita State aims to slay one of the best from the Big East at the Sprint Center in Kansas City tonight. The Shockers have not been back to the NCAA tournament since 2006 and enter the game eager to prove themselves against a major-conference opponent. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Will victory over Bengals help Cable stay on as Raiders' coach? Nov 23, 2009
The victory had its roots in the Raiders' previous game, a ghastly loss to Kansas City. Cable benched quarterback JaMarcus Russell in that one, then decided to leave him benched against Cincinnati. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Chargers own first place Nov 23, 2009
Chiefs 27, Steelers 24 (OT): Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime after Chris Chambers' 61-yard catch-and-run, and Kansas City snapped a team-record 10-game home losing streak. Pittsburgh, with Charlie Batch replacing a shaken-up Ben Roethlisberger in overtime, had to punt on their first possession. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Raiders Rally Past Bengals 20-17 Nov 23, 2009
Cincinnati maintained its one-game lead over Pittsburgh in the AFC North after the Steelers lost in overtime at Kansas City, yet this loss could prove critical to seedings or even a playoff berth down the stretch. Oakland (3-7) rallied from an early 14-point deficit and trailed 17-10 with 2:06 left when Gradkowski took over at the 20-yard line. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Steelers upset by Chiefs, 27-24 Nov 23, 2009
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left the game yesterday with a slight concussion, and his team departed Arrowhead Stadium with one giant headache after it dribbled away a 27-24 loss in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs ... They fell and they fell hard to a Kansas City team that had won only four of its previous 34 games after rookie Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime ... Kansas City's Jamaal Charles returned the opening kickoff 97 yards for a score. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Colts move to 10-0 Nov 23, 2009
Chiefs 27, Steelers 24, OT: At Kansas City, Mo. Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime after Chris Chambers' 61-yard catch-and-run, and the Chiefs snapped a team-record 10-game home losing streak. (Athens Banner-Herald)
More prolific than Pistol Pete Nov 23, 2009
Photo 1 of 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo ... The big names in Sunday nights induction ceremony in Kansas City will be Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, whose epic battle in the 1979 NCAA title game spawned the modern era of big-time college basketball ... Kansas City was the site of some of Grants greatest moments on a basketball court. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Family: Mo. child sex abuse claims are 'repulsive' (3) Nov 23, 2009
Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a sixth suspect late Thursday, a 55-year-old man from Kansas City. The man is suspected in the rape of a child less than 14 years old, the highway patrol said in a statement. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Patriots capitalize on turnovers in rout of Jets Nov 23, 2009
Welker fell one catch shy of the New England record for receptions in a game, originally set by Troy Brown on September 22, 2002 against Kansas City. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chiefs put a big dent in Pittsburgh’s armory Nov 23, 2009
A few minutes after Ben Roethlisberger wobbled off the field yesterday with a possible concussion, Ryan Succop kicked a 22-yard field goal with 8:28 left in overtime and the Kansas City Chiefs snapped a team-record 10-game home losing streak with a 27-24 victory over the stunned Pittsburgh Steelers. Chris Chambers s 61-yard catch-and-run set up Succop, and Mr. Irrelevant booted the winner for the Chiefs (3-7), whose stadium was crammed with tens of thousands of towel-waving fans of the Steelers... (Boston Globe)
Izzo Ties Heathcote As Spartans Rout Valpo Nov 23, 2009
Both Heathcote and Johnson were set to be inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday night in Kansas City. The Spartans improved to 4-1 all-time against Valparaiso. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chargers rout Denver, overtake Broncos for first place Nov 23, 2009
The loss snapped a three-game streak for Cincinnati (7-3), which had a chance to further its lead in the AFC North, as second-place Pittsburgh fell to 6-4 with an overtime loss to Kansas City earlier Sunday ... Larry Johnson, who the Bengals signed earlier this week after he was released by Kansas City, ran for five yards on two attempts. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Mangino enters what could be last week with KU Nov 23, 2009
Nevertheless, a victory over Missouri in Kansas City's Arrowhead Stadium would make them eligible for one more game. Texas coach Mack Brown warmly embraced his embattled opponent after the Longhorns' victory. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Football)
Studs, duds and other Fantasy Revelations Nov 23, 2009
Kansas City 27, Pittsburgh 24 (OT) ... Interesting note about Bush: On the heels of a 119-yard effort against Kansas City in Week 10. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Steelers, Ravens vulnerable and more Snaps Nov 23, 2009
500 record looks even weaker when you consider that it includes two wins against Cleveland and another against Kansas City. And then there's the suddenly sluggish defending Super Bowl champion Steelers, who fell 27-24 in overtime at Kansas City (3-7) on Sunday, in one of the more eye-opening upsets in the NFL this season ... Kansas City just won consecutive games for the first time since September 2007, and if the Scott Pioli-Todd Haley regime rebuilds the Chiefs into winners, the overtime upset... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Steelers Nation invades Arrowhead Stadium Nov 23, 2009
Peter Diana / Post-Gazette Steelers offensive linemen Chris Kemoeatu, left, and Willie Colon head past fans as they make their way to the field with the rest of their teammates yesterday in Kansas City ... Consider the weekend events arranged by the Kansas City Steelers Fan Club at its headquarters at Johnny's Bar in Overland Park, Kan ... John Supp of the South Hills organized a trip for 27 people to attend the Kansas City game. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Steelers Notebook: Roethlisberger says he's OK after hit Nov 23, 2009
-- Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who left yesterday's game in overtime after taking a blow to the head, appeared to be lucid in the Steelers' locker room after their 27-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs ... Todd Haley could not have asked for a better moment as Kansas City's rookie head coach ... Kansas City linebacker Studebaker yesterday became the first player from Wheaton College to start an NFL game, and it was a pretty impressive start. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
For the Love of Trains: Volunteers complete display track for 106-year-old AT&SF No. 940 steam locomotive (7) Nov 23, 2009
Birkett once worked as an extra board switchman for the Santa Fe Railway before moving to the mechanical department in Kansas City as an engineer. He then spent 22 years with Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville as superintendent of Railway Operations. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Pitt grad receives Rhodes scholarship Nov 23, 2009
She got the news Saturday evening after finishing a rigorous round of interviews with other candidates in Kansas City, Mo. "I actually stood up and I started shaking," she said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
- UPCOMING EVENTS:Calexico club has sign-ups 0 Nov 23, 2009
Kansas City Royals farm system pitcher and Imperial native Alex Caldera is offering pitching lessons. Caldera helped the Class Advance Wilmington Blue Rocks to the Carolina League playoffs during the summer. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Hey Haley Show Us Something! Nov 23, 2009
It would be a waste of time to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers, analyze their offense and defense and spit out a synopsis of how they match up against the Kansas City Chiefs ... Pittsburgh arrives in Kansas City fresh off a loss with huge playoff implications ... It was completely disheartening, especially coming against a Chargers team that was in disarray, which was compounded by the fact Kansas City had just beaten a team (Washington) in a similar state of disarray. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Key Match-ups: Steelers-Chiefs Nov 23, 2009
comDate: Nov 22, 2009 Neal Coolong examines the key match-ups in today's game between the World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Please or to read the rest of this story. (SteelCitySports.com)
Big Win May Unite Chiefs Nov 23, 2009
After Kansas City's jaw dropping 27-24 win over the defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, Haleys message is starting to sound more like truth instead of rhetoric ... Youll even read something positive in tomorrow's Kansas City Star from a certain columnist ... Though largely irrelevant in every other NFL circle, this game could prove to be momentous for Kansas City. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Chopped down to size Nov 23, 2009
Despite gaining more than 500 yards, the Steelers fall in Kansas City ... Long before Kansas Citys stepped onto the field to kick his game-winning 22-yard field goal in overtime, the Steelers special teams had another meltdown ... who threw for 398 yards before suffering a slight concussion and leaving in overtime, threw a pass on the third play of the second half that deflected off the hands of tight end and into the arms of linebacker at the Kansas City 36-yard line. (SteelCitySports.com)
Chiefs Show Grit In 27-24 Win Over Steelers Nov 23, 2009
With their first win at Arrowhead this season, beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24, the Kansas City Chiefs did something they have not done in a long time - win back to back games ... Kansas City proved me right by coming out in the second half and hitting the Steelers in the mouth. (WarPaintIllustrated.com)
Bengals Drop Golden Opportunity Nov 23, 2009
This, despite the new presence of Johnson in the backfield following his signing earlier in the week, after Kansas City cut the disgruntled former All-Pro tailback. Johnson carried two times for five yards Sunday. (BengalsInsider.com)
Missouri again strong in second half Nov 23, 2009
Missouri (7-4, 3-4 Big 12) enters its regular-season finale against Kansas in Kansas City with momentum after beating Iowa State 34-24 on Saturday. They overcame a seven-point halftime deficit and then pulled away from a fourth-quarter tie, ending a three-game home losing streak. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Prosecutor: '... We will seek an adult-like punishment' Nov 23, 2009
The hearings also attracted reporters from St. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago and New York in addition to Mid-Missouri's newspaper, radio and television operations. In September 2007, Cook said they found that Bustamante had spent 10 days in Mid-MO Mental Health Center after a suicide attempt, and then was treated through Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, dealing with depression. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Ben: I had a bad day Nov 23, 2009
"When your quarterback has a bad game it kind of affects the whole offense, he said. Its unfortunate but thats why you cant afford to have bad games. Roethlisbergers last bad game was against the on the last day of the 2008 season. He had a passer rating that day of 58.6, and of course went on a bit of a run after that one. He takes it personal, like all of us, said Arians. He cant wait to play the next one. NOTES (knee) and (calf) missed... (CollegeInsiders.com)
Gerry Dulac's Two-Minute Drill Nov 23, 2009
Peter Diana/Post-Gazette Steelers linebacker Lawrence Timmons forces a fumble by the Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel yesterday at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City ... Timmons' strip sack: The biggest of the five sacks against Matt Cassel appeared to be when Lawrence Timmons forced a fumble that James Harrison recovered at the Kansas City 27. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
The full EPA press conference from the Region 7 Headquarters in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday. Nov 23, 2009
The full EPA press conference from the Region 7 Headquarters in Kansas City, Kan. Wednesday. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Hornets to State Nov 23, 2009
They shared the 1981 title with St. Pius X of Kansas City after the teams played to a scoreless tie. The Warriors set a state record with five straight Class 1A titles from 1988 to 1992. (Cameron Observer, MO)
PaulDaughertyInside The NFL Larry Johnson went to the right place, and the rest is up to him. Nov 23, 2009
Jettisoned from Kansas City, Larry Johnson will try to resurrect his career in Cincinnati ... He fell out of favor in Kansas City and into the feather bed in Cincinnati. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Market Forecaster: Corn closes higher as producers finish beans (21) Nov 23, 2009
75 cents higher, Kansas City wheat 39. 5 cents higher and Minneapolis wheat 37. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Cards Arizona Fall League Series: Daryl Jones Nov 22, 2009
Coming from the Kansas City Royals system, I thought it would be interesting to get his comments on the St. Louis Cardinals hitters on his squad. Before he answered my initial question about what he is looking for from Jones specifically, David went out of his way to recognize the work ethic of the position players the Cardinals organization assigned to the Arizona Fall League. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
MLS Cup final Nov 22, 2009
There were two players left in the visitors' locker room that day -- Landon Donovan and David Beckham -- after the Galaxy's 2-0 loss to Kansas City, an ugly defeat in which Donovan and Beckham, three days removed from national-team games, had played like zombies. By then, the '08 Galaxy season was a lost cause. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Irish Travel To Northwestern On Sunday For NCAA Second Round Nov 22, 2009
Besler became the highest MLS SuperDraft pick in program history as he was selected eighth overall by the Kansas City Wizards. the New York Red Bulls drafted his backline mate, , with the 29th overall selection. (Und.com)
INJURY UPDATES: Last-minute injury report, Week 11 Nov 22, 2009
Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1 p.m.. Bad news for owners of the Steelers defense: Troy Polamalu is out of this week's game with a knee injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
The full EPA press conference from the Region 7 Headquarters in Kansas City, Kan., Wednesday. Nov 22, 2009
The full EPA press conference from the Region 7 Headquarters in Kansas City, Kan. Wednesday. (Cameron Observer, MO)
NFL Notebook: Bengals clawing at HBO series jinx Nov 22, 2009
The other four -- the 2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2004 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2007 Kansas City Chiefs and 2008 Cowboys -- went a combined 27-37. The Bengals were this year's featured team, allowing HBO cameras virtually unlimited access to the players and coaches throughout training camp and shown in five one-hour weekly installments. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Market Forecaster: Corn closes higher as producers finish beans Nov 22, 2009
75 cents higher, Kansas City wheat 39. 5 cents higher and Minneapolis wheat 37. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Favre-to-Rice a trying combination Nov 22, 2009
5 with Kansas City in 2007. DE had one of the best games of his four-year career on Sunday, recording two sacks, three tackles for a loss, four quarterback hurries a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and five tackles. (GamecockInsider.com)
MLS Cup final Nov 22, 2009
There were two players left in the visitors' locker room that day -- Landon Donovan and David Beckham -- after the Galaxy's 2-0 loss to Kansas City, an ugly defeat in which Donovan and Beckham, three days removed from national-team games, had played like zombies. By then, the '08 Galaxy season was a lost cause. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Injury report Nov 22, 2009
Pittsburgh at Kansas City, 1 p.m.. Bad news for owners of the Steelers defense: Troy Polamalu is out of this week's game with a knee injury. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
MLB: Free agents Nov 22, 2009
KANSAS CITY (4) -- Bruce Chen, lhp; Coco Crisp, of; Miguel Olivo, c; Jamey Wright, rhp. LOS ANGELES (6) -- Kelvim Escobar, rhp; Chone Figgins, 3b; Vladimir Guerrero, dh; John Lackey, rhp; Darren Oliver, lhp; Robb Quinlan, of. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
My to-do list: Run and root Nov 22, 2009
Pittsburgh 5 over KANSAS CITY. New Orleans 9 over TAMPA BAY. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Trusts for taxpayers Nov 22, 2009
By The Kansas City Star - Athens Banner-Herald. Published Sunday, November 22, 2009. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ambush At Arrowhead? Nov 22, 2009
Steelers walk into ideal upset scenario in Kansas City with history on their side ... Polamalu, of course, believes thats a dangerous way for anyone to view todays game in Kansas City. (SteelCitySports.com)
NYC TV Newsman Guilty Of Attempted Assault On Wife Nov 22, 2009
On the weekend after the trial, the Carters traveled to Kansas City, Mo ... She was found the next day at the Kansas City airport and said she simply wanted to get home early, a police spokesman said. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Police Agencies Continue Debit Card Fraud Probe Nov 22, 2009
There are reports that withdrawals also have been made at bank ATMs in the Chesterfield and O'Fallon areas, and also around Kansas City. The investigation is ongoing but the fraud appears to be widespread over several states, Erisman said. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Callaspo captures Joe Burke Award Nov 22, 2009
The Official Site of the Kansas City Royals ... KANSAS CITY -- Alberto Callaspo never says much but, as the saying goes, he talks with his bat ... 300 average and raked 60 extra-base hits last season and on Friday was awarded the 2009 Joe Burke Special Achievement Award by the Kansas City chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience Nov 22, 2009
Most Rev. Joseph F. NaumannArchbishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Kansas City, Kan. David NeffEditor-in-Chief, Christianity Today (Carol Stream, Ill. (Newsmax)
2009 Nationwide Series Schedule Nov 22, 2009
Oct. 3 Kansas Lottery 300, Kansas City, Kan. Joey Logano. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Veterans discussed their higher purpose, few regrets Nov 22, 2009
He is a native of Kansas City, Mo. and served in the U.S. Army. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Bad time to be playing Patriots Nov 22, 2009
Also Sunday, it's San Diego at Denver, Indianapolis at Baltimore, New Orleans at Tampa Bay, Cincinnati at Oakland, Seattle at Minnesota, Pittsburgh at Kansas City, Washington at Dallas, Arizona at St. Louis, Atlanta at N.Y. Giants, Philadelphia at Chicago, San Francisco at Green Bay, Buffalo at Jacksonville and Cleveland at Detroit ... Pittsburgh (6-3) at Kansas City (2-7) ... Kansas City has victories over Washington and Oakland, not exactly opponents in the Steelers' neighborhood. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Men's Hoops Set To Play Miami in Charleston Classic... Nov 22, 2009
Men's Hoops Set To Play Miami in Charleston Classic Championship Game - SOUTH CAROLINA GAMECOCKS. Men's Hoops Set To Play Miami in Charleston Classic Championship Game Gamecocks and Hurricanes to play Sunday at 6 p.m. on ESPN2. (Uscsports.com)
More prolific than Pistol Pete Nov 22, 2009
Photo 1 of 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo ... The big names in Sunday nights induction ceremony in Kansas City will be Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, whose epic battle in the 1979 NCAA title game spawned the modern era of big-time college basketball ... Kansas City was the site of some of Grants greatest moments on a basketball court. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Head to head: Steelers WR Santonio Holmes vs. Chiefs CB Brandon Flowers Nov 22, 2009
That's what the Chiefs (2-7), today's opponent in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, have been doing for most of the season. They give up more big pass plays than any team in the National Football League, allowing a league-high 12 passes of 40 yards or longer. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
