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After a court order Thursday, the Missouri prison system must go smoke-free on or before April 1.

Government & Politics

Missouri prisons to go smoke free after double-murderer wins in court

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The Westport area has seen an increase in violence, including a shooting last month that left one dead.

Uptick in violence continued in Westport early Saturday, leaving two victims shot

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters pumped up the crowd during last week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead. Ahead of the Chiefs game on Sunday against the Chargers, he called his opponents “my kids.”

Who’s your daddy? Chiefs’ Marcus Peters calls opposing star receivers ‘my kids’

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Antonio Soave, who is running for Congress, stepped down from his post in Gov. Sam Brownback’s cabinet in June, two weeks after business partner Paola Ghezzo sued him in Johnson County District Court.

Government & Politics

Ex-Brownback official says he was forced to resign after fraud allegations

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A hospital discharged Olathe mom’s addicted son with prescriptions for 120 opioid pills. One day later, he was dead.

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University of Kansas

KU Athletics renderings show major changes to football stadium as part of $350M plan

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St. Teresa’s Academy students, whose faces are blurred here, pose with a swastika made of beer pong cups.

St. Teresa’s students who posed with swastika made of beer pong cups need an education

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‘U bum’: LeBron, other pro athletes sound off on Trump’s attacks on Curry, Kaepernick

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Sen. McCaskill says DeVos’ action makes students less safe on campus

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KU running back goes for 291 yards … in 56-34 loss to West Virginia

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Impasse between KCTV-5, AT&T over: What does that mean to Chiefs fans?

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NCAA basketball champion North Carolina will not visit White House despite invite

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Government & Politics

Missouri prisons to go smoke free after double-murderer wins in court

6:34 PM

The Westport area has seen an increase in violence, including a shooting last month that left one dead.

Uptick in violence continued in Westport early Saturday, leaving two victims shot

11:17 AM

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters pumped up the crowd during last week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead. Ahead of the Chiefs game on Sunday against the Chargers, he called his opponents “my kids.”

Who’s your daddy? Chiefs’ Marcus Peters calls opposing star receivers ‘my kids’

12:36 PM

Antonio Soave, who is running for Congress, stepped down from his post in Gov. Sam Brownback’s cabinet in June, two weeks after business partner Paola Ghezzo sued him in Johnson County District Court.

Government & Politics

Ex-Brownback official says he was forced to resign after fraud allegations

3:50 PM

A hospital discharged Olathe mom’s addicted son with prescriptions for 120 opioid pills. One day later, he was dead.

5:41 PM

University of Kansas

KU Athletics renderings show major changes to football stadium as part of $350M plan

8:15 PM

St. Teresa’s Academy students, whose faces are blurred here, pose with a swastika made of beer pong cups.

St. Teresa’s students who posed with swastika made of beer pong cups need an education

6:10 PM

Sports

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters pumped up the crowd during last week’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead. Ahead of the Chiefs game on Sunday against the Chargers, he called his opponents “my kids.”

Who’s your daddy? Chiefs’ Marcus Peters calls opposing star receivers ‘my kids’

KC Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters is an All-Pro trash-talker. And he didn't disappoint in the lead-up to Sunday's showdown against the Chargers in Los Angeles, calling opposing teams' star wide receivers, such as Chargers wideout Keenan Allen, his children.

Sports

Royals come up just short against the White Sox in 7-6 loss

KU running back goes for 291 yards … in 56-34 loss to West Virginia

Chiefs’ Chris Conley explains his support for anthem protests after Trump’s comments

Local

Kansas City Chiefs fans will be able to tune in on Sunday to watch the game.

Impasse between KCTV-5, AT&T over: What does that mean to Chiefs fans?

Contract negotiations had stalled between KCTV-5 and AT&T and the impasse threatened to drop KCTV-5 from DirecTV and U-verse, both owned by AT&T.

Uptick in violence continued in Westport early Saturday, leaving two victims shot

Families will gather to remember relatives lost in impaired driving crashes

I-35 at Sunflower Road in Johnson County shut down after fatal three-vehicle wreck

Nation & world

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally for Senate candidate Luther Strange, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Huntsville, Ala.

Trump says Steph Curry is disinvited from the White House, Warriors say they won’t go

President Donald Trump announced Saturday in a tweet that he has withdrawn his invitation for NBA champion Stephen Curry to visit the White House, an unprecedented decision.

‘U bum’: LeBron, other pro athletes sound off on Trump’s attacks on Curry, Kaepernick

Transplant for San Francisco Giants fan who received kidney from Royals fan is a homerun

Days before predicted biblical doomsday, a bizarre end-times message slipped onto TV

Opinion

St. Teresa’s Academy students, whose faces are blurred here, pose with a swastika made of beer pong cups.

St. Teresa’s students who posed with swastika made of beer pong cups need an education

Where to begin with the St. Teresa’s Academy students only lightly punished after posing for party pics with a swastika fashioned with beer pong cups? This incident is not innocuous.

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Council makes the right KCI decision by picking Edgemoor. Is a better airport finally in sight?

No, Sen. Pat Roberts, this awful health care bill isn’t the only Obamacare alternative

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After a 10 year hiatus, Central High School resurrects march band

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Divers search for engagement ring dropped during viral proposal

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Divers search for engagement ring dropped during viral proposal

What you should know about the alleged assault at Ruskin High School

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What you should know about the alleged assault at Ruskin High School

How a 'glitch' was affecting Missouri's Keno game

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How a 'glitch' was affecting Missouri's Keno game

A virtual tour of new aquarium, museum in Missouri

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A virtual tour of new aquarium, museum in Missouri

Loose Park proposal falls through the cracks

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Loose Park proposal falls through the cracks

Raw video: Fatal accident near Johnson County Community College

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Raw video: Fatal accident near Johnson County Community College

Members share what it's like to live at a hippie commune deep in the Ozarks

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Members share what it's like to live at a hippie commune deep in the Ozarks

Video released by protesters shows police talking with Three Percenters at rally

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Video released by protesters shows police talking with Three Percenters at rally

In Depth

91-year-old Nazi Holocaust survivor from KC moves murderers to tears

Blogs & Columns

For Pete's Sake

Chiefs’ Chris Conley explains his support for anthem protests after Trump’s comments

Judging the Royals

The Royals, Mike Jirschele and the third-base coach’s dilemma

Forgiveness and faith buoy Chiefs’ James Winchester through murder of his father

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Watch Sporting KC's U.S. Open Cup celebration in the Power & Light District

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Watch Sporting KC's U.S. Open Cup celebration in the Power & Light District

After growing up in an orphanage, Gerso Fernandes has found a home with Sporting KC

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After growing up in an orphanage, Gerso Fernandes has found a home with Sporting KC

Even the brutality of the Nazis couldn't turn this woman into a hater

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Even the brutality of the Nazis couldn't turn this woman into a hater

Chiefs' keys to beating Chargers include keeping your cool, Peters and Kelce

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Chiefs' keys to beating Chargers include keeping your cool, Peters and Kelce

After a 10 year hiatus, Central High School resurrects march band

2:25

After a 10 year hiatus, Central High School resurrects march band

Photo renderings of KU's Memorial Stadium, Allen Fieldhouse renovations

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Photo renderings of KU's Memorial Stadium, Allen Fieldhouse renovations

Former Commerce Secretary Antonio Soave speaks at Pittsburg summit in April

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Former Commerce Secretary Antonio Soave speaks at Pittsburg summit in April

Royals' Whit Merrifield visits kids at Ronald McDonald House

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Royals' Whit Merrifield visits kids at Ronald McDonald House

How does a crime get classified as ‘domestic terrorism’?

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How does a crime get classified as ‘domestic terrorism’?

Deadly shooting in KCK

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Deadly shooting in KCK

Sporting KC receives 2017 U.S. Open Cup trophy

Sep 20, 2017

Sporting Kansas City defeated the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday to win the 2017 U.S. Open Cup championship.

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Melissa Etheridge

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Melissa Etheridge charmed in a soulful collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony

Back to Rockville

Gorillaz give their cartoon concept an extravagant ‘Humanz’ touch

Ed Sheeran played a sold out concert at the Sprint Center in June.

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Ed Sheeran to headline Arrowhead Stadium show in 2018

Back to Rockville

Melissa Etheridge charmed in a soulful collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony

Back to Rockville

Gorillaz give their cartoon concept an extravagant ‘Humanz’ touch

Ed Sheeran played a sold out concert at the Sprint Center in June.

Back to Rockville

Ed Sheeran to headline Arrowhead Stadium show in 2018