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As domestic terrorism like Charlottesville rises, federal program to fight it shuts down

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Vandalized Confederate monument in KC will be removed soon, park officials say

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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes looks more ready than expected

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Worried about eclipse traffic? Here’s how to check in real time

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Amid cultural tensions nationwide, festival celebrates Kansas City’s diversity

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Wrongful death suit filed by family of cyclist killed in Kansas City race

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'Free speech rally' cut short after massive counterprotest

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Will the Chiefs keep four running backs? Maybe, plus more Chiefs-Bengals analysis

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Vandalized Confederate monument in KC will be removed soon, park officials say

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Juvenile walking among a group of 4 injured after being shot in Kansas City

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Civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory is dead at 84

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Officials: No Powerball winner, jackpot swells to $650M

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Sports

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes looks more ready than expected

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes, drafted 10th overall, was supposed to be a year away from being able to play, at least. The Chiefs will want him to sit, still. But so far in the preseason he’s been better, earlier, than they would’ve expected.

Sports

Royals’ starting rotation continues struggles in 5-0 loss to Indians

Will the Chiefs keep four running backs? Maybe, plus more Chiefs-Bengals analysis

Sporting KC beats FC Dallas 2-0 in front of 100th consecutive sellout crowd

Local

Police search for gunman after a man is found shot to death on Wabash in Kansas City

A man in his mid-30s was shot to death inside a vehicle on Wabash Avenue in Kansas City early Sunday. The man was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived.

Vandalized Confederate monument in KC will be removed soon, park officials say

Amid cultural tensions nationwide, festival celebrates Kansas City’s diversity

New Lee’s Summit superintendent outlines his goals for the school district

Nation & world

Civil rights activist and comedian Dick Gregory is dead at 84

Dick Gregory, an American civil rights activist, writer and comedian is dead at the age of 84, according to his family.

Trump-linked oligarch’s company goes bust as intrigue grows

Officials: No Powerball winner, jackpot swells to $650M

Mainers to take part in conservative rally, counterprotest

Opinion

Editorial: Can you bring a gun to the Kansas governor’s mansion? It depends

Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has the ability to decree the Cedar Crest mansion either a public or a private space for the purposes of enforcing gun laws, depending on how the residence is being used. A new concealed carry law in the state has spurred confusion about whether the governor’s mansion is a gun-free zone.

Editorial: Gov. Sam Brownback finally raises pay for Kansas prison guards, but will it be enough?

Editorial: Kearney High School officials, please report to the office

Deluge of dark money and secret donors could flood 2018 elections in Missouri and Kansas

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Blogs & Columns

Mangino didn’t need reconciliation with Kansas but gets it anyway

For Pete's Sake

Eagles’ Chris Long puts arm around Malcolm Jenkins during anthem protest

For Pete's Sake

Two options at Chiefs games make USA Today’s ‘10 craziest stadium foods’ list

Videos

How will your pet react to the total eclipse?

Aug 16, 2017

Little scientific study has been devoted to how animals behave during a total eclipse.

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Entertainment

Back to Rockville

David Rawlings Machine revives old-folk traditions, again, at the Folly Theatre

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Marcos Antonio Solis show at Sprint Center proves music is a world without borders

TV News & Reviews

Can’t see the solar eclipse? Here’s where to tune in online or on TV

Back to Rockville

David Rawlings Machine revives old-folk traditions, again, at the Folly Theatre

Back to Rockville

Marcos Antonio Solis show at Sprint Center proves music is a world without borders

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