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Another KC medical center is a measles exposure site. Here's why that's a big concern

6:50 PM

Planned Parenthood disputes Missouri's new medication abortion law

Government & Politics

Battle over medication abortion rages on in challenge to new Missouri law

2:34 PM

Ashley Harlan and Devonte Wash

Boyfriend charged with capital murder in deaths of Olathe woman, their unborn child

5:27 PM

Police release surveillance footage of 9th and Brooklyn homicide suspect

Kansas City police release surveillance video of man near worker's fatal shooting

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Edgerton: Boomtown, but angst for rural neighbors

Government & Politics

Tiny JoCo town is booming. That's not good for everyone.

3:58 PM

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens defended himself on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, shortly before a House investigative committee released a report about his conduct during a 2015 affair.

Government & Politics

Greitens’ team can’t depose former Democratic chair; investigator takes Fifth

1:55 PM

Who is Secretary of State Mike Pompeo?

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Pompeo confirmed as Secretary of State – but he's also ready for higher office

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Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, left, was the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, going to Cleveland. The Denver Broncos picked pass rusher Bradley Chubb, and the Chargers opted for Florida State defensive back Derwin James.

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JoCo man conspired to mail $3 million worth of weed to KC area. He's going to prison

Overland Park's Justin Polson is sentenced to prison for his role in a conspiracy to ship $3 million worth of weed through the mail for distribution in the Kansas City area, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Western District of Missouri.

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Gov. Eric Greitens has shown a propensity for only speaking to friendly audiences. But he’s going to have to change that if he somehow manages to remain in office.

If Eric Greitens wants to govern, he must actually face Missouri voters

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has shown a propensity for only speaking to friendly audiences. But he’s going to have to change that if he wants to show that he can still do his job in the midst of multiple scandals.

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