Whenever Pam Webster feels consumed by the stress – concerns over food, money or family feeling like too much – she can always count on her son, Garrett, for a laugh.

By Meghan Montemurro Chicago Tribune and staff and wire reports For 108 straight days, the Chicago Cubs possessed a share of first place in ...

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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.

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 ...

As volunteer Becky Carle reached the final stop of her round at Burr Oak Woods nature center in Blue Springs, two young girls ...

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.