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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

11:14 AM

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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LGBTQ students at Olathe Northwest say they were harassed at homecoming parade

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Trump’s NFL tirade shows the nation who he really is: A white supremacist

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West Virginia 56, KU 34: Key moments, players and grades

5:30 PM

‘When I hear the anthem...’ Broncos’ Shane Ray shares what it means to him

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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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For $99 you get $500 off roof project. Project must be 1,000 sq ft or greater.

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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

Khalil Herbert rushed for 294 yards for the Jayhawks on Saturday against West Virginia.

West Virginia 56, KU 34: Key moments, players and grades

The Kansas Jayhawks’ offense wasn’t perfect, but the production on Saturday against West Virginia was impressive considering how poor KU was in this area last season.

Sports

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

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

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

Local

The gender-sexuality alliance club at Olathe Northwest High School said some students were subjected to ridicule during the school’s homecoming parade.

LGBTQ students at Olathe Northwest say they were harassed at homecoming parade

The Gender-Sexuality Alliance club at Olathe Northwest High School said some students were subjected to ridicule during the school’s homecoming parade.

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

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

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?

Life Lynn DeKlyen’s mother gave her own life to give birth. That was her right.

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Youth 4 Change advocate for awareness of teen homeless

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Youth 4 Change advocate for awareness of teen homeless

Beer Hour with Blake Green, Northland Progress president

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Beer Hour with Blake Green, Northland Progress president

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

A virtual tour of new aquarium, museum in Missouri

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A virtual tour of new aquarium, museum in Missouri

Kansas City Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitives

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Kansas City Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitives

Divers search for engagement ring dropped during viral proposal

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Divers search for engagement ring dropped during viral proposal

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

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

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

Videos

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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

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

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

KU's David Beaty says he sees progress, but more is needed

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KU's David Beaty says he sees progress, but more is needed

Royals' Whit Merrifield visits kids at Ronald McDonald House

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Royals' Whit Merrifield visits kids at Ronald McDonald House

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

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

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

Youth 4 Change advocate for awareness of teen homeless

1:49

Youth 4 Change advocate for awareness of teen homeless

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.

Sam McDowell The Kansas City Star

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Entertainment

Melissa Etheridge

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.

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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