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Eyeing 2017 return, Royals infielder Mike Moustakas revels in ‘blessing in disguise’

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Kansas City joins Austin, Seattle and others by embracing ‘18-hour city’ distinction

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Democratic candidate Jason Kander, left, speaks along side Republican incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt during the first general election debate in Missouri's race for U.S. Senate at the Missouri Press Association convention Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Branson, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

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U.S. Senate candidates Jason Kander, Roy Blunt meet in what may be their only debate

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Is crime up or down? Politically, it’s back and forth

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Missouri jury hands injured Kansas City man verdict against CrossFit Inc.

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Kansas City man wanted on murder, kidnapping charges arrested in Oklahoma

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Mizzou football heads to first game at LSU’s ‘Death Valley’

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K-State opens men’s basketball practice; fan session set for Oct. 8

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Missouri jury hands injured Kansas City man verdict against CrossFit Inc.

6:21 PM

Eyeing 2017 return, Royals infielder Mike Moustakas revels in ‘blessing in disguise’

5:58 PM

Is crime up or down? Politically, it’s back and forth

6:33 PM

Kansas City joins Austin, Seattle and others by embracing ‘18-hour city’ distinction

2:54 PM

Democratic candidate Jason Kander, left, speaks along side Republican incumbent Sen. Roy Blunt during the first general election debate in Missouri's race for U.S. Senate at the Missouri Press Association convention Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, in Branson, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Government & Politics

U.S. Senate candidates Jason Kander, Roy Blunt meet in what may be their only debate

6:07 PM

Olathe & Southwest Joco

Neighbors feud over winery, pumpkin patch

10:36 AM

Grandmother of missing Raymore woman: ‘Someone knows something’

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Sports

Eyeing 2017 return, Royals infielder Mike Moustakas revels in ‘blessing in disguise’

Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas missed most of the season with a torn ACL. He dearly wishes he could have played. But the upside has been his availability for the birth of his first child, Mila Constance, and the change in perspective she has brought him.

Sports

Bill Self off the court: Springsteen, walks, reading … and sports on TV

Meet Jordan Devey, the Chiefs’ tuba-playing offensive lineman

U.S. Women’s National Team captain Carli Lloyd brings new book to KC Sunday

Local

Is crime up or down? Politically, it’s back and forth

Overall crime continues to sink, says the FBI’s recent report on 2015 crime. Yet violent crime has sprung back up the last two years, especially in urban areas. Kansas City was among seven U.S. communities cited by the FBI. One still unproven theory for the rise: The Ferguson effect.

U.S. Senate candidates Jason Kander, Roy Blunt meet in what may be their only debate

Missouri jury hands injured Kansas City man verdict against CrossFit Inc.

Kansas City man wanted on murder, kidnapping charges arrested in Oklahoma

Nation & world

‘Bill! Let’s go.’ Clinton keeps impatient Obama waiting to leave Israel on Air Force One

It’s not nice to keep the President of the United States waiting — unless you’ve occupied the Oval Office yourself.

NTSB has yet to interview injured engineer in deadly crash

Missouri town’s creepy clown search nets a lot of rumor — and little else

Watch 23 giant panda cubs make their unbearably cute public debut

Opinion

Lee Judge cartoons: July-December 2016

Check out our collection of sharp political and cultural jabs by Kansas City Star cartoonist Lee Judge.

Present-day political conventions fail our nation

Missouri should brace for potential rise in power costs

Monday Poll: Get ready for Clinton vs. Trump presidential debates, Round II

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Jackson County pension change would allow double-dipping

Blogs & Columns

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Bo Jackson: I wouldn’t have played football had I known about concussion effects

Eyeing 2017 return, Royals infielder Mike Moustakas revels in ‘blessing in disguise’

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How would you describe the 2016 Royals season? Fans offer their thoughts

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Royals' Paulo Orlando and the quest for .300

Sep 30, 2016

Kansas City Royals right fielder Paulo Orlando is hitting over .300 and is hoping to finish there for the season.

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Entertainment

Performing Arts

Shirley Jones shines in New Theatre premiere about her life and career

Back to Rockville

The Cult unleashes post-punk and metal blend on a zealous VooDoo crowd

Kansas City chef finishes strong in ‘Cutthroat Kitchen’ competition

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Shirley Jones shines in New Theatre premiere about her life and career

Back to Rockville

The Cult unleashes post-punk and metal blend on a zealous VooDoo crowd

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