Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Good morning, Henry. Here's what the Kansas City Star posted over the past day. I left out stories you already got in earlier briefings.

Real estate

The Missouri Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the stadium law, which helps the Royals' stadium plan.

A study on redesigning U.S. 71 on the East Side for safety and the environment is nearly done. It comes after the fatal crash there.

Politics

Rep. Darin Chappell, Chappell Roan's uncle, was named the new leader of the Missouri House.

The Star lists how Kansas and Missouri lawmakers voted to block the Hegseth impeachment.

Josh Hawley is getting backlash for a call to prayer after the midterm results.

Hamilton won young voters after saying right-wing politics drove millennials out of church.

Sports

The Chiefs traded two 2027 picks to the Colts for receiver Josh Downs, and the Star argues the trade was worth it.

KU beat Kentucky 89-69 in the Champions Classic, and Tre White scored a career-high 30.

K-State beat Creighton at home.

The Royals are trying out an "offensive coordinator" for hitting, and they hired two longtime MLB scouts.

Mizzou asked for a formal review of the Texas game, but Drinkwitz says he's "not a victim."

A new study ranks KC among the top sports cities in the country.

Crime and local news

KC police found YouTube open in the cab of the semi that hit a minivan and killed three people.

Food Not Bombs volunteers are going to trial, and the Star's columnist says the case raises questions about KC police's crackdown.

Business and food

A KC bar that's been open 40 years is opening a new Johnson County location.

A chicken restaurant inside Vine Street Brewing closed, but its owners plan to stay in business.

Bojangles isn't coming to the KC area yet.



Henry McClure
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