The Kansas City Tuesday News Look

Hottie Nina and her international modeling goodness inspires this collection of Kansas City mainstream media links. Take a look:

Kansas City Royals Rebuilding Season

Royals release 2018 schedule

The Kansas City Royals have released the team's 2018 schedule. Click here for full schedule (PDF) Opening Day is scheduled for March 29 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Chicago White Sox. The Royals will play 20 Interleague games, with four at home and four on the road.

Mayor Sly Still Selling New Airport

KC Mayor Sly James joins Kansas City's Morning News in studio

Mayor Sly James spent more than a full hour in studio Tuesday on Kansas City's Morning News.The mayor took questions from listeners about the latest developments with a new terminal at Kansas City International Airport. James is a vocal supporter of modernizing the airport.

Local Doggie Disease Spreads

Petland puppies sicken 39 people; some cases in Kansas and Missouri

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of human Campylobacter infections linked to puppies sold through Petland, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The outbreak includes 39 people from seven states, including five cases in Kansas and one in Missouri.

Voter Crackdown Against Crime???

Proposal suggests criminal background checks for all voters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- What if you had to undergo a criminal background check before you were allowed to vote? That is the issue a federal election commission will look at Tuesday and some local advocates are not happy about it.

Rock Chalk High Tech Toll

Kansas' first high-speed toll lane opens between KC, Lawrence - Kansas City Business Journal

Do you despise slowing down for toll booths? If so, your day is about to get a little better. The Lawrence Journal-World reports that the Kansas Turnpike Authority recently opened the state's first high-speed toll lane.

Golden Ghetto Giveaway

OP bridal shop giving away gowns to military brides

An Overland Park bridal shop is giving away free gowns to military brides on Tuesday. To reserve a 30-minute appointment, call Belle Vogue Bridal at 913-317-898...

Stepping Up Kansas City Running Game

Garmin brings in elites for rebranded KC marathon - Kansas City Business Journal

The Kansas City Marathon, which is now sponsored by Garmin, is bringing in three of the nation's best runners to compete in the Oct. 21 marathon. According to a release from the Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation, the Olathe-based company will sponsor: Alexi Pappas, a Greek-American distance runner who holds the Greek national record in the 10,000 meters and competed in the 2016 Olympic Games Ben True, the U.S.

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