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Bitter cold in KC didn’t stop Women’s March crowd from calling for equal rights

January 19, 2019 05:00 PM

Will Kansas City Chiefs’ Clark Hunt bring home his father’s AFC trophy?

Chiefs

Will Kansas City Chiefs’ Clark Hunt bring home his father’s AFC trophy?

January 19, 2019 05:30 AM

Trump wants border security. But shutdown is keeping illegal immigrants in U.S. longer

Government & Politics

Trump wants border security. But shutdown is keeping illegal immigrants in U.S. longer

January 19, 2019 05:30 AM

‘Stay home’: Icy roads expected Saturday after Kansas City’s latest winter storm

Weather

‘Stay home’: Icy roads expected Saturday after Kansas City’s latest winter storm

January 18, 2019 03:49 PM

My friend, my nemesis: Bill Belichick again stands in Andy Reid’s path to greatness

Vahe Gregorian

My friend, my nemesis: Bill Belichick again stands in Andy Reid’s path to greatness

January 18, 2019 05:00 AM

Kansas pension fund leaders condemn Kelly’s ‘terrible,’ ‘unwise’ refinancing proposal

Government & Politics

Kansas pension fund leaders condemn Kelly’s ‘terrible,’ ‘unwise’ refinancing proposal

January 18, 2019 05:15 PM

2019 MLK Day celebrations: Here’s a guide to events happening in KC area suburbs

Local

2019 MLK Day celebrations: Here’s a guide to events happening in KC area suburbs

January 18, 2019 12:48 PM

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Chiefs Rumble, KC Wolf and cheerleaders lead rally downtown ahead of AFC title game

January 19, 2019 08:39 PM

KU’s Bill Self still searching for what his teams had in the past

January 19, 2019 07:22 PM

Wildcats starting to live up to Bruce Weber’s lofty preseason expectations

January 19, 2019 07:27 PM

Two Kansas City area churches, black and white, joining to tackle racism — together

January 19, 2019 06:22 PM

A letter and poem of hope: ‘Dear Dr. King’

January 19, 2019 06:10 PM

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Toddler in car seat falls from moving vehicle in Minnesota

January 17, 2019 10:12 AM

Watch KC Wolf, Chiefs Rumble kick off AFC championship party at KC Live

January 19, 2019 08:25 PM

Cuonzo Martin likes to see his Missouri team get “locked in”

January 19, 2019 06:14 PM

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The ballad of the Chiefs’ home, Arrowhead Stadium and the people who love it

Sports

The ballad of the Chiefs’ home, Arrowhead Stadium and the people who love it

January 18, 2019 05:00 AM

Will Kansas City Chiefs’ Clark Hunt bring home his father’s AFC trophy?

January 19, 2019 05:30 AM

My friend, my nemesis: Bill Belichick again stands in Andy Reid’s path to greatness

January 18, 2019 05:00 AM

How agents used an old-school playbook to market Chiefs’ Mahomes, a new-age phenom

January 17, 2019 04:31 PM

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Chiefs Rumble, KC Wolf and cheerleaders lead rally downtown ahead of AFC title game

Local

Chiefs Rumble, KC Wolf and cheerleaders lead rally downtown ahead of AFC title game

January 19, 2019 08:39 PM

Two Kansas City area churches, black and white, joining to tackle racism — together

January 19, 2019 06:22 PM

A letter and poem of hope: ‘Dear Dr. King’

January 19, 2019 06:10 PM

Kansas City-area motocross rider seriously injured in crash during Friday night event

January 19, 2019 05:49 PM

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Trump wants border security. But shutdown is keeping illegal immigrants in U.S. longer

Nation & world

Trump wants border security. But shutdown is keeping illegal immigrants in U.S. longer

January 19, 2019 05:30 AM

Her ‘autism’ was just a scheme to get sexual with her caregiver, Texas cops say

January 18, 2019 12:11 PM

Tori Spelling’s kids get mocked and their dad hits back: ‘What is wrong with you?’

January 18, 2019 04:34 PM

Burglar brought a little girl along for some breaking and entering, video shows

January 18, 2019 09:56 AM

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Lawmakers rush to undo ‘Clean Missouri’ open records reform. That’s unconstitutional

Opinion

Lawmakers rush to undo ‘Clean Missouri’ open records reform. That’s unconstitutional

January 18, 2019 02:48 PM

Are Trump’s gifts to Putin the work of a gullible admirer rather than a mark of collusion?

January 19, 2019 08:31 PM

Anti-Catholic bigotry is alive and well in the U.S. Senate

January 19, 2019 08:31 PM

Mothers of gang members must wake up and see their sons for who they are

January 19, 2019 08:27 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

School a hostile place for LGBTQ students, study says, Missouri and Kansas included

Missouri and Kansas school climate is hostile for LGBTQ students, says a study from Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. Despite many improvements, transgender and gender nonconforming youth suffer most.

Blogs & Columns

This is what national media is saying about Chiefs ahead of AFC Championship Game

January 19, 2019 02:45 PM

Chiefs fans get last laugh when trading barbs with Patriots supporters in funny video

January 19, 2019 12:29 PM

KC, Boston libraries use book titles in their Twitter battle ahead of AFC title game

January 19, 2019 10:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 09:07 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

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Movie News & Reviews

Movie News & Reviews

Television, movies and documentaries that tell the story of Martin Luther King Jr.

This year is the 33rd national observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. Here’s a list of movies and documentaries to watch on MLK Day.

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Soprano Victoria Botero to premiere two pieces by KC native Susan Kander

Arts & Culture

Soprano Victoria Botero to premiere two pieces by KC native Susan Kander

January 19, 2019 07:00 AM

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Rally time: Chiefs cheerleaders, bar crawl, tickets to AFC game part of KC Live! party

Entertainment

Rally time: Chiefs cheerleaders, bar crawl, tickets to AFC game part of KC Live! party

January 18, 2019 04:41 PM

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