Crime on Decline in K.C.

There’s been a drop in the crime rate in Missouri’s largest city. Figures for last year show crime in Kansas City was down eight percent in the year 2000, compared to figures for 1999. The only increase was in the area of auto theft and attempted auto...

TWA Merger Plan Could Be Grounded

Supporters of American Airlines’ proposal to buy St. Louis-based Trans World Airlines are concerned with efforts in Washington to slap a one-year moratorium on airline mergers. Legislation aimed at freezing all mergers and acquisitions of major airlines for one...

Rosado Faces Hitters

Good news from Kansas City Royals spring training camp. Lefthander Jose Rosado pitched to hitters yesterday for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery last year. Rosado threw thirty pitches during the two inning simulated game. It was the first time he faced...

Ankiel Faces Hitters

For the first time since last year’s playoffs, St. Louis Cardinals lefthander Rick Ankiel faced hitters. Ankiel threw batting practice during spring training workouts Tuesday morning without incident.The 21-year old lefthander is trying to regain the control...

Pronger Surgery Successful

St. Louis Blues defenseman Chris Pronger underwent successful surgery on his left forearm on Tuesday. Doctors inserted a metal plate to protect the broken bone he suffered in Monday’s win against San Jose.Pronger is expected to miss the rest of the regular...
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