SEPTEMBER CARRINO AND THE GULLY KANSAS CITY MORNING LINK POOL!!!

We're digging deep to try and finish the work week strong . . . To wit, September Carrino goodness kicks off this collection of early morning Kansas City mainstream media links . . . Because we're tired of talking about how hot it is outside.

• Kansas City baseball still sucks . . . Royals Hold Off Blue Jays 9-6, Split Series
  
  
• Let the hype begin: MLB FanFest offers fans plenty of fun
  
  
• Remembering a Kansas City tragedy: Girl killed by holiday gunfire recalled
  
  
• Dead Tree Media Follow-up: Former Kansas City Star columnist sues newspaper
  
  
• Amber Alert resolution: Missing Atchison teen found safe in Hiawatha
  
  
• Sometimes, raises don't help: The extreme heat is taking an extreme toll on Kansas City-area firefighters, who find the temperatures draining their energy and water main breaks draining the pressure in the hydrants.
  
  
• Show-Me a major legislative accomplishment: Missouri law bans special KU license plates
  
  
• Golden Ghetto scare: An Olathe, Kan., apartment building was evacuated after a heavy gas odor was reported.
  
  
• Rural area follow-up: Standoff in Sugar Creek ends in arrest
  
  
• Central Standard preview: KC History: Forgotten Tales of Missouri
  
  
• Your guide for this evening: The Crossroads Block Party is this Friday
  
  
• This cowtown wants to help po'folk cool off: Kansas City officials are offering some services to people who are at risk of heat exhaustion.