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One bishop could lead the way to another bishop being the first charged for sex abuse

Wyoming Bishop Steven Biegler is pushing for disciplinary action against retired Bishop Joseph Hart, 87, a former Kansas City priest who stands accused of multiple incidents of sexual abuse now deemed credible.

October 21, 2018 05:31 AM

‘We’re done’: How $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza fight shut down Little Caesars in KC

Business

‘We’re done’: How $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza fight shut down Little Caesars in KC

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

Parents complain, so Lee’s Summit schools drop $7,000 plan for racial equity training

Local

Parents complain, so Lee’s Summit schools drop $7,000 plan for racial equity training

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

Editorials

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

October 19, 2018 12:00 AM

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

Opinion

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

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

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

University of Kansas

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

October 20, 2018 04:43 PM

Latest News

Missouri’s Drew Lock bounces back in win over Memphis

October 20, 2018 10:19 PM

These four and half minutes gave Missouri the game in its 65-33 win over Memphis

October 20, 2018 10:01 PM

Up to $7K offered for information on recent KC-area car thefts from dealers, police say

October 20, 2018 09:28 PM

Tigers show some game with Mizzou Madness

October 20, 2018 09:41 PM

Bold Barry Odom decision helps Mizzou romp and reflects his stamp on program

October 20, 2018 09:19 PM

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Once-beloved KC priest could become first U.S. bishop to face sex abuse charges

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

‘I couldn’t imagine that a man that I loved this much could do something so evil’

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

Kroger Field goal posts shake due to heavy wind during UK-Vandy football

October 20, 2018 08:00 PM

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Missouri’s Drew Lock bounces back in win over Memphis

Sports

Missouri’s Drew Lock bounces back in win over Memphis

October 20, 2018 10:19 PM

These four and half minutes gave Missouri the game in its 65-33 win over Memphis

October 20, 2018 10:01 PM

Tigers show some game with Mizzou Madness

October 20, 2018 09:41 PM

Bold Barry Odom decision helps Mizzou romp and reflects his stamp on program

October 20, 2018 09:19 PM

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Bodies of 2 adults found in Clay County home. Investigation is underway, sheriff says

Local

Bodies of 2 adults found in Clay County home. Investigation is underway, sheriff says

October 20, 2018 08:09 PM

Man killed in three-vehicle wreck in east Kansas City, police say

October 20, 2018 07:47 PM

Woman shot in south Kansas City neighborhood, dies at hospital, police say

October 20, 2018 12:00 AM

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

October 20, 2018 04:53 PM

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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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Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

Opinion

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

October 19, 2018 12:00 AM

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

October 19, 2018 05:22 PM

Greg Orman needs to put the good of Kansas first, ego second

October 20, 2018 08:34 PM

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

October 19, 2018 05:30 AM

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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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