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Tollway on U.S. 69 in Johnson County? Overland Park officials are exploring it

Overland Park has the most congested four-lane road in Kansas.

November 19, 2019 2:40 PM

Pompeo, under fire in Ukraine inquiry, still seen as GOP savior in Kansas Senate race

Government & Politics

Pompeo, under fire in Ukraine inquiry, still seen as GOP savior in Kansas Senate race

November 19, 2019 5:33 PM

Remains found in Nebraska believed to be one of Wisconsin brothers shot in Missouri

Crime

Remains found in Nebraska believed to be one of Wisconsin brothers shot in Missouri

November 19, 2019 11:23 AM

Medicaid work rules would come at high cost to Kansas, Kelly official warns lawmakers

Government & Politics

Medicaid work rules would come at high cost to Kansas, Kelly official warns lawmakers

November 19, 2019 2:11 PM

Waves of rain expected to roll though Kansas City area Wednesday night

Weather News

Waves of rain expected to roll though Kansas City area Wednesday night

November 19, 2019 2:07 PM

13-year-old charged with murder in Johnson County said he didn’t know gun was loaded

Crime

13-year-old charged with murder in Johnson County said he didn’t know gun was loaded

November 19, 2019 1:56 PM

A much needed Chiefs victory, and Mellinger unlocks secret of Estadio Azteca kiss cam

Chiefs

A much needed Chiefs victory, and Mellinger unlocks secret of Estadio Azteca kiss cam

November 19, 2019 3:49 PM

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Before their day in court, poor people charged with crimes can spend years in jail

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Defenseless: Missouri justice system violates the Constitution every day

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Artificial intelligence may disrupt many Kansas City jobs — and not the ones you think

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Kansas is third-worst in nation for retirement, report says. Are high taxes to blame?

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Chiefs defense comes up big on night offense sputters in 24-17 win over Chargers

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

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K-State football coach Chris Klieman talks ahead of Texas Tech game

November 19, 2019 5:18 PM

KU’s Dotson, Azubuike and Garrett on KU’s win over East Tennessee State

November 19, 2019 10:38 PM

‘On bad days, it’s absolutely hopeless,’ overloaded public defender says

November 20, 2019 4:50 AM

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Mellinger Minutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs’ crossroads, and Reid’s playcalls

Sports

Mellinger Minutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs’ crossroads, and Reid’s playcalls

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Chiefs defense comes up big on night offense sputters in 24-17 win over Chargers

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

KU’s most positive development in Tuesday’s win: ‘You basically won the game for us’

November 19, 2019 11:37 PM

Azubuike dominates paint, scores 21 points in KU’s 75-63 victory over ETSU

November 19, 2019 9:11 PM

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‘We need to come together.’ Family of slain KC man wants killer to surrender to police

Local

‘We need to come together.’ Family of slain KC man wants killer to surrender to police

November 19, 2019 9:52 PM

‘I will not be resigning,’ says Johnson County official under fire by LGBT community

November 19, 2019 9:45 PM

Kansas City schools falsified records to gain state accreditation, district says

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Public defenders ordered to violate ethics to keep defendants moving through court

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

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Rubio bill supporting Hong Kong democracy efforts passes U.S. Senate

Nation & world

Rubio bill supporting Hong Kong democracy efforts passes U.S. Senate

November 19, 2019 5:08 PM

Republicans assail security aide who reported Trump call

November 19, 2019 8:19 PM

As Epstein died, guards allegedly shopped online and slept

November 19, 2019 8:06 PM

Watch live as Congress continues impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump

November 19, 2019 7:41 AM

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‘This should frighten anyone’: Olathe official crossed the line in fight over LGBT rights

Opinion

‘This should frighten anyone’: Olathe official crossed the line in fight over LGBT rights

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Defenseless: Missouri justice system violates the Constitution every day

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

‘Constant injustice’: Missouri must fund and fix its broken public defender system

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Kansas is third-worst in nation for retirement, report says. Are high taxes to blame?

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

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Officer tried to keep victims quiet after cop threatened people with gun at JoCo bar

After Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Robert Ward threatened to use his service weapon during an argument at The Peanut in Johnson County, another cop told employees not to report it and hurt his career.

Blogs & Columns

Seven statistics you may have missed from Chiefs’ win over Chargers

November 19, 2019 11:08 AM

Chiefs’ Frank Clark mimics crying while trash-talking with Chargers’ Philip Rivers

November 19, 2019 9:52 AM

Alex Smith’s wife shares video of what he’s overcome since terrible injury a year ago

November 19, 2019 9:21 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11, 2019

November 14, 2019 8:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 4, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 4, 2019

November 07, 2019 9:13 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 28, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 28, 2019

October 31, 2019 8:59 PM

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Entertainment

Your mega guide to holiday events around Kansas City: Lights, shows and much more

The holiday season officially kicks off in Kansas City with the Plaza Lighting Ceremony on Thanksgiving. But before and after that, KC offers events such as theater, music, more light displays, Santas everywhere and more.

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Schoolboy Q, coming to KC, is depression-free and sentimental. It’s all thanks to golf

Music News & Reviews

Schoolboy Q, coming to KC, is depression-free and sentimental. It’s all thanks to golf

November 19, 2019 1:37 PM

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Tickets on sale Nov. 22: Elton John again, plus Post Malone, Zac Brown, Prince Royce

Music News & Reviews

Tickets on sale Nov. 22: Elton John again, plus Post Malone, Zac Brown, Prince Royce

November 19, 2019 12:55 PM

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