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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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This photo of a swastika made up beer pong cups has been altered to not reveal the St. Teresa’s Academy girls involved.

Principal: Expelling students who played swastika beer pong would be ‘wrong solution’

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

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Murder charge filed in case of KCK woman killed in crash while fleeing rapist

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A bus driver with the Apple Bus Company is being called a hero for saving a bus load of school children from a fully engulfed fire Thursday afternoon. The children attend Warford Elementary School in the Hickman Mills C-1 School District.

Before Hickman Mills bus erupted in flames, driver had saved the day

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Gorillaz give their cartoon concept an extravagant ‘Humanz’ touch

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

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Child taken in stolen vehicle dropped off by suspect, reunited with family in KC

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

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Platte County beats Liberty in overtime in wild Northland showdown

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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

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

3:50 PM

This photo of a swastika made up beer pong cups has been altered to not reveal the St. Teresa’s Academy girls involved.

Principal: Expelling students who played swastika beer pong would be ‘wrong solution’

6:25 PM

University of Kansas

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

8:15 PM

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

6:34 PM

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

5:41 PM

Murder charge filed in case of KCK woman killed in crash while fleeing rapist

11:05 AM

A bus driver with the Apple Bus Company is being called a hero for saving a bus load of school children from a fully engulfed fire Thursday afternoon. The children attend Warford Elementary School in the Hickman Mills C-1 School District.

Before Hickman Mills bus erupted in flames, driver had saved the day

9:43 PM

Sports

The Royals’ Whit Merrifield was thrown out at the plate in the ninth inning of a 7-6 loss to the White Sox in Chicago on Friday night.

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

Royals’ chance at tying game in ninth inning ends in a double play with Whit Merrifield getting thrown out at plate and Lorenzo Cain cut down at second base.

Sports

Platte County beats Liberty in overtime in wild Northland showdown

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

‘I’m not walking away’: Royals’ Ned Yost says he will manage in 2018

Local

Traffic on southbound Interstate 35 at Sunflower Road in Johnson County, Kan. was affected by a fatal three-vehicle wreck Friday evening.

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

The accident involved three vehicles. The driver of one of the vehicles died at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Before Hickman Mills bus erupted in flames, driver had saved the day

VA gave patient drug he was allergic to and he died with ‘pustular lesions’ on his face, according to suit

Principal: Expelling students who played swastika beer pong would be ‘wrong solution’

Nation & world

Royals fan Josh Harrold wore this jersey to surprise his friend with the news that he was donating his kidney to her. The transplant, which took place Wednesday in California, was a success.

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

Longtime Royals fan Josh Harrold successfully donated one of his kidneys to his friend Kelly van den Berghe on Wednesday. She roots for the San Francisco Giants, who defeated the Royals to win the 2014 World Series.

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

John McCain announces opposition to GOP health care bill, likely dooming it

Charmin offers ‘Mad Pooper’ a year’s supply of toilet paper if she turns herself in

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

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Kansas City Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitives

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Kansas City Crime Stoppers Most Wanted Fugitives

Raw video: Fatal accident near Johnson County Community College

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Raw video: Fatal accident near Johnson County Community College

This is the KCI parking lot where Randy Potter's body was found

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This is the KCI parking lot where Randy Potter's body was found

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

From $995 to $2,800, here’s what you can rent in downtown KC

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From $995 to $2,800, here’s what you can rent in downtown 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

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

The 23rd St. Trafficway and I-435 wreck: What happened?

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The 23rd St. Trafficway and I-435 wreck: What happened?

In Depth

How your rush to play Powerball kept Missouri’s Keno game in a glitch

Blogs & Columns

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

KU’s costly vision comes with less obvious price: more pressure to produce

For Pete's Sake

Alex Smith’s dad torched Patriots fans after Chiefs’ win in Foxborough

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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

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

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

Highlights from the Richland-Southridge game, and Bombers DL Geoffrey Robinson talks about his fumble return for a touchdown.

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Highlights from the Richland-Southridge game, and Bombers DL Geoffrey Robinson talks about his fumble return for a touchdown.

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

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

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

Did an eclipse darken the skies during the crucifixion of Jesus?

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Did an eclipse darken the skies during the crucifixion of Jesus?

Blue Valley players know Driskell 'looking down on us ... but we need to play for each other'

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Blue Valley players know Driskell 'looking down on us ... but we need to play for each other'

Mike Moustakas breaks the Royals home run record: Here are all 37

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Mike Moustakas breaks the Royals home run record: Here are all 37

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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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

The last time Heart of America Shakespeare Festival presented “Much Ado About Nothing,” in 2005, David Fritts played Benedick and Melinda McCrary was Beatrice.

Performing Arts

Shakespeare Fest moves from tragedy to crowd-pleasing comedy for its 2018 season

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

The last time Heart of America Shakespeare Festival presented “Much Ado About Nothing,” in 2005, David Fritts played Benedick and Melinda McCrary was Beatrice.

Performing Arts

Shakespeare Fest moves from tragedy to crowd-pleasing comedy for its 2018 season