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Cities clean up storm debris, eye another round of snow and high winds this weekend

January 15, 2019 03:38 PM

Two homicides linked to $8.5 million meth trafficking ring in KC and St. Louis

Crime

Two homicides linked to $8.5 million meth trafficking ring in KC and St. Louis

January 15, 2019 12:05 PM

Chiefs-Pats: No, Tom Brady, your team doesn’t stink ... but your style is appreciated

Chiefs

Chiefs-Pats: No, Tom Brady, your team doesn’t stink ... but your style is appreciated

January 15, 2019 02:11 PM

Freezing fog across KC area threatens a slippery morning commute

Weather

Freezing fog across KC area threatens a slippery morning commute

January 15, 2019 09:28 PM

360 shots fired from one Kansas City address during New Year’s Eve celebrations

Crime

360 shots fired from one Kansas City address during New Year’s Eve celebrations

January 15, 2019 02:33 PM

Sports arenas proposed at Great Mall site and OP’s Bluhawk. Olathe seems to have edge

Government & Politics

Sports arenas proposed at Great Mall site and OP’s Bluhawk. Olathe seems to have edge

January 15, 2019 12:36 PM

Mellinger Minutes: Here comes the first AFC Championship Game to be played in KC

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Here comes the first AFC Championship Game to be played in KC

January 15, 2019 11:17 AM

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My dad wants you to know: Phone scammer’s fake call from ‘jail’ was wickedly personal

January 16, 2019 05:30 AM

Raytown police chief announces retirement after 43 years with department

January 15, 2019 10:42 PM

KU effective from three, spotty from line: ‘You’d think we’d shoot a little better’

January 15, 2019 08:40 PM

Local Pig meat market & Pigwich sandwich shop are now open in the City Market

January 15, 2019 08:15 PM

Former K-State quarterback Alex Delton flips commitment from UTEP to TCU

January 15, 2019 07:21 PM

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Take a drone flight over Kansas City after snowstorm turns metro into winter playground

January 14, 2019 06:45 AM

Young fan freaks out after getting Patrick Mahomes game-worn headband

January 12, 2019 08:02 PM

Chiefs fans with no electricity check into hotel to watch game

January 12, 2019 07:04 PM

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Former K-State quarterback Alex Delton flips commitment from UTEP to TCU

Sports

Former K-State quarterback Alex Delton flips commitment from UTEP to TCU

January 15, 2019 07:21 PM

Film review: How Chiefs’ defense dictated matchups vs. Colts, and could vs. Patriots

January 15, 2019 05:26 PM

What are Missouri basketball’s biggest issues during its two-game losing streak?

January 15, 2019 04:07 PM

Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Tipoff time, TV, lineups and prediction

January 15, 2019 03:58 PM

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Raytown police chief announces retirement after 43 years with department

Local

Raytown police chief announces retirement after 43 years with department

January 15, 2019 10:42 PM

Freezing fog across KC area threatens a slippery morning commute

January 15, 2019 09:28 PM

My dad wants you to know: Phone scammer’s fake call from ‘jail’ was wickedly personal

January 16, 2019 05:30 AM

Olathe woman dies from injuries after SUV crashes into pond

January 15, 2019 06:19 PM

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Super Bowl planners: Shutdown brings ‘uncharted territory’

Nation & world

Super Bowl planners: Shutdown brings ‘uncharted territory’

January 16, 2019 12:33 AM

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand jumps into 2020 presidential race

January 15, 2019 05:57 PM

Al-Shabab extremists claim deadly attack on Nairobi hotel

January 15, 2019 10:23 PM

UK’s May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed

January 15, 2019 08:45 PM

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Nonpartisan no more: Should JoCo commissioners run as Republicans and Democrats?

Opinion

Nonpartisan no more: Should JoCo commissioners run as Republicans and Democrats?

January 15, 2019 06:20 PM

With investigations and tough questions looming, will Josh Hawley learn from his mistakes?

January 15, 2019 05:39 PM

Make Kansas boring again: Gov. Laura Kelly’s inaugural address was delightfully dull

January 14, 2019 06:31 PM

Racial profiling, tweeted slurs. Why can’t Columbia shake its ugly past?

January 14, 2019 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

17 disciplined in KCPD, 7 of them gone after failures in Crimes Against Children unit

After three years, findings of an internal investigation of the Kansas City Police Department’s Crimes Against Children unit were announced Tuesday morning. Detectives and supervisors had been suspended from the unit in 2015.

Blogs & Columns

Some Patriots fans are not happy with NFL’s choice to referee AFC Championship Game

January 15, 2019 02:40 PM

‘How do you do this?’ NFL analyst breaks down Patrick Mahomes sidearm throw vs. Colts

January 15, 2019 11:20 AM

Chicago Bears have been in contact with former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt

January 15, 2019 10:54 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 31, Colts 13

Photo gallery: Chiefs 31, Colts 13

January 12, 2019 11:21 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 03:24 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 1, 2019

January 03, 2019 03:24 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Gotta Lovett: Singer moves Kansas City concert time for Chiefs-Patriots game

Lyle Lovett was set to perform with Kansas City Symphony on Sunday night, but they moved the show to the afternoon because of the Chiefs-Patriots AFC Championship Game. Other events were not able to reschedule.

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Kane Brown, coming to Independence, succeeds on ‘I’m-never-gonna-give-up mentality’

Music News & Reviews

Kane Brown, coming to Independence, succeeds on ‘I’m-never-gonna-give-up mentality’

January 15, 2019 02:29 PM

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KC events Jan. 17-23: Lyle Lovett with KC Symphony, Ron Stallworth, theater openings

Entertainment

KC events Jan. 17-23: Lyle Lovett with KC Symphony, Ron Stallworth, theater openings

January 15, 2019 07:00 AM

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