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Former KU player Josh Jackson must apologize, attend anger management as part of diversion agreement

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Idea of a KC serial killer is ‘not even on the radar yet,’ police say

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For Airbnb hosts in KC, the rules for renting are likely to get stricter

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Sisters sexually abused by teen from Bible school settle lawsuit against Lenexa church

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Dick Robinson’s war: Long-running dispute with Army over dream home nears end game

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No fruit juice until children are 1, pediatricians say, and put away those sippy cups

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University of Missouri curators to vote Tuesday on raising tuition and fees

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Jury selection begins in Tamika Pledger manslaughter case

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Royals at Yankees: Live updates and analysis

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Editorial: Trump’s highly educational tour of world religions

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Editorial: Advice for the Missouri legislature’s special session — keep it short

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Kansas attorney general: No demolition of Verrückt while investigation continues

5:10 PM

University of Kansas

Former KU player Josh Jackson must apologize, attend anger management as part of diversion agreement

5:01 PM

Idea of a KC serial killer is ‘not even on the radar yet,’ police say

4:55 PM

For Airbnb hosts in KC, the rules for renting are likely to get stricter

2:01 PM

Sisters sexually abused by teen from Bible school settle lawsuit against Lenexa church

2:47 PM

Dick Robinson’s war: Long-running dispute with Army over dream home nears end game

9:22 AM

No fruit juice until children are 1, pediatricians say, and put away those sippy cups

2:59 PM

Sports

Former KU player Josh Jackson must apologize, attend anger management as part of diversion agreement

A diversion agreement for former Kansas men’s basketball player Josh Jackson includes stipulations that he attend anger management classes, refrain from alcohol and recreational drugs during the diversion period and a write and sign an apology letter, according to Douglas County court records.

Sports

Royals drop another series to the Twins, setting up crucial week on the road

Royals at Yankees: Live updates and analysis

Lee Judge: There are walks that hurt, and there are walks that hurt less than the alternative

Local

University of Missouri curators to vote Tuesday on raising tuition and fees

A proposed change in tuition and required fees for undergraduate Missouri residents would increase at the rate of inflation — 2.1 percent — at all four University of Missouri System schools.

Idea of a KC serial killer is ‘not even on the radar yet,’ police say

ArtsKC announces leadership decision

Police investigate non-fatal weekend shootings in Kansas City

Nation & world

No fruit juice until children are 1, pediatricians say, and put away those sippy cups

The American Academy of Pediatrics has changed its recommendation concerning fruit juice intake for babies. It’s part of a bigger goal to get children to eat more whole fruit and drink less fruit juice.

Army vet’s service dog stolen after he was attacked by his wife’s ex, police say

Young brothers turn ‘Jesus Loves Me’ into a screaming rock song with a fork guitar

My, what big teeth you have: alligator sightings throughout the U.S.

Opinion

Editorial: Advice for the Missouri legislature’s special session — keep it short

The Missouri General Assembly is meeting in a special session to consider electricity rate cuts for businesses in the Bootheel. We urge lawmakers to keep all Missourians in mind during the session. And keep it short.

Editorial: Trump’s highly educational tour of world religions

Editorial: Needed reforms could help fix Missouri’s perverted prison system

Editorial: A dereliction of police duty in child sodomy case

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Smart and strong: The Kansas City Star's top high school Scholar-Athletes for 2017

The Star's 2017 Scholar-Athletes from each of 104 participating Kansas City-area high schools are being honored for their academic and athletic excellence, as well as their involvement in other activities and overall impact on their schools. This is the 34th year that Scholar-Athletes have been honored by The Kansas City Star.

Blogs & Columns

For Pete's Sake

Watch Terrance Gore make leaping catch, rob home run in minor-league game

For Pete's Sake

Lorenzo Cain made this kid’s day by giving him a high five during a game

For Pete's Sake

Chiefs players share photos from Jeremy Maclin’s wedding

Videos

Take a peek at a $9.5 million Mission Hills mansion

May 19, 2017

The owners of a Georgian mansion in Mission Hills are ready to downsize from their 15,000 square feet house. It includes five bedrooms, eight full and three half baths, an in-ground pool and two-story cabana. Asking price: $9.5 million.

Allison Long and Cindy Billhartz Gregorian The Kansas City Star

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Entertainment

KC restaurant updates for May: What’s coming, what’s open & what’s closed

Movie News & Reviews

Opening this week: ‘Baywatch,’ ‘Pirates 5,’ ‘Lovers,’ ‘Chuck,’ ‘Jeremiah Tower’

Performing Arts

Never performed professionally in KC, ‘Assassins’ aims to fire up audiences

KC restaurant updates for May: What’s coming, what’s open & what’s closed

Movie News & Reviews

Opening this week: ‘Baywatch,’ ‘Pirates 5,’ ‘Lovers,’ ‘Chuck,’ ‘Jeremiah Tower’

Performing Arts

Never performed professionally in KC, ‘Assassins’ aims to fire up audiences