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Investigators question engineer in deadly train crash

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Prosecutors contest prison release for defendant in deaths of KC firefighters in 1988

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U.S. Women’s National Team captain Carli Lloyd brings new book to KC Sunday

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Eyeing 2017 return, Royals infielder Mike Moustakas revels in ‘blessing in disguise’

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas missed most of the season with a torn ACL. He dearly wishes he could have played. But the upside has been his availability for the birth of his first child, Mila Constance, and the change in perspective she has brought him.

Sports

Bill Self off the court: Springsteen, walks, reading … and sports on TV

Meet Jordan Devey, the Chiefs’ tuba-playing offensive lineman

U.S. Women’s National Team captain Carli Lloyd brings new book to KC Sunday

Local

Kansas City joins Austin, Seattle and others by embracing ‘18-hour city’ distinction

The Urban Land Institute’s Nichols forum concluded Thursday with a panel discussion on Kansas City’s emergence as an 18-hour city, a term relegated to middle-tiered cities. A panel discussed some of the challenges and opportunities facing such cities.

Neighbors feud over winery, pumpkin patch

Wheatridge Middle School is named a National Blue Ribbon School

AT&T to stop tracking internet habits of high-speed Web surfers

Nation & world

‘Bill! Let’s go.’ Clinton keeps impatient Obama waiting to leave Israel on Air Force One

It’s not nice to keep the President of the United States waiting — unless you’ve occupied the Oval Office yourself.

Investigators question engineer in deadly train crash

Missouri town’s creepy clown search nets a lot of rumor — and little else

Watch 23 giant panda cubs make their unbearably cute public debut

Opinion

Lee Judge cartoons: July-December 2016

Check out our collection of sharp political and cultural jabs by Kansas City Star cartoonist Lee Judge.

Present-day political conventions fail our nation

Missouri should brace for potential rise in power costs

Monday Poll: Get ready for Clinton vs. Trump presidential debates, Round II

In Depth

Jackson County pension change would allow double-dipping

Blogs & Columns

For Pete's Sake

How would you describe the 2016 Royals season? Fans offer their thoughts

Greitens’ campaign claims ‘statistical tie’ with Koster in Missouri governor race

Judging the Royals

Royals win in extra innings: why do these guys still care?

Videos

Ryan Stokes family wants answers about his fatal shooting by KC police

Sep 28, 2016

A prayer vigil and press conference for Ryan Stokes was held on Wednesday at the corner of 12th and McGee streets in downtown Kansas City where Stokes was fatally shot by police in 2013. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Greater Kansas City has asked the U.S. attorney general's office and the FBI to investigate the shooting.

Allison Long The Kansas City Star

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Entertainment

Performing Arts

Shirley Jones shines in New Theatre premiere about her life and career

Back to Rockville

The Cult unleashes post-punk and metal blend on a zealous VooDoo crowd

Kansas City chef finishes strong in ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’ competition

Performing Arts

Shirley Jones shines in New Theatre premiere about her life and career

Back to Rockville

The Cult unleashes post-punk and metal blend on a zealous VooDoo crowd

Kansas City chef finishes strong in ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’ competition