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The Kansas City Royals are bolstering their offense for the 2026 season, having already added Lane Thomas and Isaac Collins. Theyre eyeing Jarren Duran and Brendan Donovan, but high asking prices may hinder those deals. Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report suggests Harrison Bader as a potential solution. Bader, a Gold Glove winner, improved his offense in 2025, posting a career-high .796 OPS with 17 HR and 11 SB. Acquiring Bader would require a multi-year deal, but it could help the Royals compete in the American League Central or Wild Card race.

A sudden power outage at the Courtney Bend Water Plant in Independence, Missouri, caused widespread water issues, leading to school closures and public building shutdowns. The outage occurred during routine maintenance, with the second transformer unexpectedly failing. Power was gradually restored, and water pressure returned to normal by Tuesday morning. A boil advisory remains in effect as a precaution, with testing ongoing to ensure water safety.

Lexcee Oddo, a dedicated elementary school teacher in Kansas City, Kansas, was surprised with the Milken Educator Award, a prestigious honor often referred to as the Oscars of Teaching. This national recognition, which included a $25,000 check, was presented during a special assembly at Turner Elementary, where Oddo has served for seven years. She was the only teacher in Kansas to receive this award this year, joining about thirty educators nationwide. Oddo, who recently transitioned from classroom teaching to becoming the campuss English language learning coordinator, is known for her compassion and commitment to helping all English language learners succeed. Her work has significantly impacted student success and fostered a love for literacy and learning within the Turner community.

Major lawsuit filed against Belton City Council over affordable housing development blockade; plaintiffs claim discriminatory motives, seeking court order and damages.

Tragic single-car accident in Kansas City claims one life, marking the 63rd traffic death this year. A gray BMW coupe, reportedly speeding, left the road, collided with a bridge support pillar, and resulted in the drivers death. Despite a slight increase in fatalities last year, this years count shows a decrease. Authorities investigate the cause, as the community mourns.

Firefighters in Kansas City, Missouri, battled a blaze at a lumberyard outbuilding, with no reported injuries. The cause is under investigation.

Prairie Village, Kansas, is contemplating a new ordinance to ban monkeys as pets, following incidents involving Toni Skeltons spider monkey, Oakley Reign. Skelton, who obtained Oakley legally, is advocating for a grandfather clause to keep her pet. The citys definition of dangerous wild animals currently excludes monkeys under twenty pounds, a loophole officials aim to close. Many neighboring cities already have stricter bans on primate ownership, and animal control experts advise against keeping monkeys as pets due to safety and welfare concerns. The City Council will discuss the matter further in January.

Overland Park residents voice traffic concerns over proposed Royals stadium site; Mayor assures thorough review process, Leawood opposes proposed location.