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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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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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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley.

For Pete's Sake

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

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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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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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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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Here’s how to help the 20,000-plus children in need of diapers this year in the KC area

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

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Greitens implicates protester in tweet, but he called out the wrong guy, report says

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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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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

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

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Chris Conley.

For Pete's Sake

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

11:14 AM

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

5:41 PM

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

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

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

After winning U.S. Open Cup, is MLS Cup next for Sporting KC?

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

Local

Paige (right) and Paiton benefit from diaper donations.

Here’s how to help the 20,000-plus children in need of diapers this year in the KC area

HappyBottoms provides diapers to low-income families in need of the products. There are more than 20,000 children who need them this year in KC.

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

Greitens implicates protester in tweet, but he called out the wrong guy, report says

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

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.

The three types of single-payer ‘concern trolls’

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

Big Sonia (Trailer)

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Big Sonia (Trailer)

Kansas City Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitives

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Kansas City Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitives

Beer Hour with Blake Green, Northland Progress president

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Beer Hour with Blake Green, Northland Progress president

Cullen Landis' aunt said no parent should learn their child is being transported from school unresponsive

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Cullen Landis' aunt said no parent should learn their child is being transported from school unresponsive

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

'This didn't even have to happen,' says mother of student attacked at Ruskin High School

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'This didn't even have to happen,' says mother of student attacked at Ruskin High School

Her husband’s body sat in an airport parking lot for eight months. She wants answers

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Her husband’s body sat in an airport parking lot for eight months. She wants answers

How survivors escaped ambush by gunfire

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How survivors escaped ambush by gunfire

A virtual tour of new aquarium, museum in Missouri

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A virtual tour of new aquarium, museum in Missouri

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 U.S. Open Cup victory, Sporting KC turns attention to MLS

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After U.S. Open Cup victory, Sporting KC turns attention to MLS

Peter Vermes delivers emotional speech in Sporting KC locker room after Open Cup win

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Peter Vermes delivers emotional speech in Sporting KC locker room after Open Cup win

Sporting KC celebrates U.S. Open Cup title (WARNING: Graphic language in video)

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Sporting KC celebrates U.S. Open Cup title (WARNING: Graphic language in video)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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