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What the Chiefs can expect from Josh Downs — and what they should not expect

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Josh Downs brings different dimension to Chiefs’ offense. Here’s how

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Josh Downs runs drills during Chiefs practice on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Downs was traded to the Chiefs from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Josh Downs runs drills during Chiefs practice on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Downs was traded to the Chiefs from the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com

Chiefs will stick with struggling kicker Harrison Butker, Andy Reid announces

Chiefs will stick with struggling kicker Harrison Butker, Andy Reid announces

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Chiefs look to ground the Falcons: Download our game-day poster

Chiefs look to ground the Falcons: Download our game-day poster

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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes details elbow injury, path to playing vs. Atlanta Falcons

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes details elbow injury, path to playing vs. Atlanta Falcons

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School funding got Cindy Holscher into Kansas politics. It may be her first big fight

School funding got Cindy Holscher into Kansas politics. It may be her first big fight

The incoming Democratic governor will face the challenge of creating a new funding plan for Kansas schools during her first year in office.

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Did Thundergong! set record in 10th anniversary for KC charity? Here are the figures

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Eli Drinkwitz took blame for Mizzou’s loss at Georgia. Can Tigers’ issues be fixed?

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KU football grades: Jayhawks’ blowout of West Virginia started with ‘next man up’

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Kansas City Chiefs’ game roster and schedule: Week 10, KC at Atlanta Falcons

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Homes near Olathe Superfund aren’t fully protected, EPA says. Cleanup ‘is not working’

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Homes near Olathe Superfund aren’t fully protected, EPA says. Cleanup ‘is not working’

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Indicted Jackson County leader asks court for passport to take vacation in Mexico

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Indicted Jackson County leader asks court for passport to take vacation in Mexico

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Did Thundergong! set record in 10th anniversary for KC charity? Here are the figures

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Kansas City Chiefs at Atlanta Falcons: Live updates, analysis from Sunday’s game

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See inside: Historic River Market building to hold boutique hotel, Italian restaurant

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See inside: Historic River Market building to hold boutique hotel, Italian restaurant

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‘Fingers crossed.’ Travelers at KCI watch and wait as flights are stopped across US

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‘Fingers crossed.’ Travelers at KCI watch and wait as flights are stopped across US

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FAA lifts hourslong ground stop that halted flights nationwide, but delays continue

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FAA lifts hourslong ground stop that halted flights nationwide, but delays continue

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How architecture firms HNTB and MANICA will divide and conquer Chiefs’ stadium build

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How architecture firms HNTB and MANICA will divide and conquer Chiefs’ stadium build

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Cindy Holscher makes history to become the fourth woman elected Kansas governor

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