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By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial page columnist

"The Surge Has Worked."

As slogans go, it lacks the sizzle of "Shock and Awe" or "Mission Accomplished." But it's not bad.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

First, The Woodlands dog and horse racing track announced plans Tuesday to shut down next month. Now the Las Vegas Sands Corp. has dropped out of the race to put a casino in Wyandotte County. Great news all around.

By Barb Shelly, Kansas City Star editorial page columnist

Two weeks to go before the Missouri governor's primary and I am completely perplexed by the campaigns of both Republican candidates.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Edwin Hall's surprise plea Wednesday that he murdered Kelsey Smith means he'll die in prison. It's a just punishment.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Talk about great theater with huge consequences.

A battle is under way at City Hall over who should provide security at Kansas City International Airport.

Northeast Johnson County voters have the opportunity to help ensure a responsible state Board of Education by casting ballots in the Aug. 5 primary.

It’s a particularly important vote because control of the state board has fluctuated for several years between opponents and proponents of evolution and sex education in public schools.

Primaries for sheriff in the area’s two largest counties will be held Aug. 5.

The incumbent is the best choice in the Johnson County Republican election, while an experienced administrator deserves the nod in the Democratic race for an open post in Jackson County.

By Yael T. Abouhalkah, Kansas City Star Editorial Page columnist

Corn-based ethanol's supporters are whining, again. They want to keep governmental mandates to use the fuel. Too bad. It's time to kill the mandates, no matter what Garden City, Kan., ethanol backer Lee Reeve says.