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He killed a man and got probation. Now bad driving could get him 10 years in prison

Crime

He killed a man and got probation. Now bad driving could get him 10 years in prison

A Kansas City man who has two prior convictions for killing people and was on probation for one of his crimes, is now in federal custody charged with illegally possessing a firearm.

October 20, 2018 05:30 AM

Missouri GOP sent 10,000 voters false absentee voting information

Elections

Missouri GOP sent 10,000 voters false absentee voting information

October 19, 2018 05:53 PM

Will a new Royals stadium ever be built downtown? Reader’s KC Q answered

Local

Will a new Royals stadium ever be built downtown? Reader’s KC Q answered

October 19, 2018 11:23 AM

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

Editorials

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

October 19, 2018 05:22 PM

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

October 20, 2018 05:30 AM

‘I never moved my car’: KC councilman Quinton Lucas arrested on suspicion of DUI

Government & Politics

‘I never moved my car’: KC councilman Quinton Lucas arrested on suspicion of DUI

October 19, 2018 12:07 PM

Read the text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend that were shown in court

University of Kansas

Read the text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend that were shown in court

October 19, 2018 04:33 PM

Latest News

Kansas Jayhawks football vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders: Prediction, kickoff time, TV

October 20, 2018 05:30 AM

KU, Chargers ex Darrell Stuckey gives pre-race invocation at Kansas Speedway

October 20, 2018 05:20 PM

Phil Jackson comes to K-State and helps celebrate Tex Winter’s life

October 20, 2018 04:54 PM

In heavy boots and with pounds of gear, officer sweats KC Marathon for fallen comrades

October 20, 2018 04:53 PM

Court sidebars explain defense’s claim that Kansas’ Self, Townsend knew of payments

October 20, 2018 04:43 PM

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Michael Jordan was skeptical of Tex Winter offense

October 20, 2018 04:54 PM

Man drives vehicle into river and disappears at Kaw Point Park

October 19, 2018 09:19 PM

Clint Bowyer plans a doubleheader on Sunday: NASCAR and the Chiefs

October 19, 2018 06:19 PM

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KU, Chargers ex Darrell Stuckey gives pre-race invocation at Kansas Speedway

Sports

KU, Chargers ex Darrell Stuckey gives pre-race invocation at Kansas Speedway

October 20, 2018 05:20 PM

Phil Jackson comes to K-State and helps celebrate Tex Winter’s life

October 20, 2018 04:54 PM

Court sidebars explain defense’s claim that Kansas’ Self, Townsend knew of payments

October 20, 2018 04:43 PM

Pembroke Hill’s Adella Castaner takes home Missouri tennis singles state championship

October 20, 2018 03:45 PM

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In heavy boots and with pounds of gear, officer sweats KC Marathon for fallen comrades

Local

In heavy boots and with pounds of gear, officer sweats KC Marathon for fallen comrades

October 20, 2018 04:53 PM

KCK crews search for male victim who drove vehicle into river, police say

October 19, 2018 09:36 PM

‘Our time is up’: Waldo Tanner’s Bar & Grill closing after more than 25 years

October 19, 2018 06:49 PM

He killed a man and got probation. Now bad driving could get him 10 years in prison

October 20, 2018 05:30 AM

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Saudis blame ‘fistfight’ for Jamal Khashoggi’s death

Nation & world

Saudis blame ‘fistfight’ for Jamal Khashoggi’s death

October 19, 2018 10:32 PM

Train mows down crowd at India festival, at least 58 dead

October 19, 2018 03:03 PM

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1B, thanks to worsening odds

October 19, 2018 04:54 PM

‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

October 19, 2018 03:53 PM

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For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

Opinion

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

October 19, 2018 05:22 PM

If getting under McCaskill’s skin was Hawley’s goal, then he won St. Louis debate

October 19, 2018 05:30 AM

The McCaskill-Hawley race is bringing millions of dollars to Missouri. That’s bad news

October 18, 2018 01:56 PM

Letters: Readers discuss pension planning, KCP&L profits and threatening Democrats

October 18, 2018 08:38 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Would you take the lowest-paid city job to build your career? This KC man did

Roger Skorepa works for Kansas City as a night security guard at Charles B. Wheeler Airport. At $12.69 an hour, it’s the lowest base wage the city offers. For him, it’s a career move.

Blogs & Columns

NBC will have Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive from Kansas Speedway to Arrowhead on Sunday

October 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Dayton Moore on why he is ‘still pulling’ for former Royals who are in the playoffs

October 19, 2018 09:06 AM

David Price’s adorable son had no interest in joining dad at postgame news conference

October 19, 2018 08:26 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 04:26 PM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 04:06 PM

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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

Bravo’s “Welcome to Waverly” is about 7 urban professionals spending six weeks in small-town Waverly, Kan., about 90 minutes from Kansas City. The shows explores divides, like coastal vs. middle of the country.

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‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

Entertainment

‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

October 19, 2018 03:53 PM

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Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in a movie anymore: How ‘Oz’ morphs in book, film, ballet

Arts & Culture

Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in a movie anymore: How ‘Oz’ morphs in book, film, ballet

October 19, 2018 11:09 AM

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