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Missouri voters without photo ID won’t have to sign affidavit to vote, judge says

Elections

Missouri voters without photo ID won’t have to sign affidavit to vote, judge says

With two weeks until the midterm election, a Missouri judge ruled election authorities must follow his earlier ruling tossing part of the state’s voter ID law.

October 23, 2018 11:48 AM

JoCo cities like Merriam line up to push LGBTQ protections. This time it’s not a fight

Government & Politics

JoCo cities like Merriam line up to push LGBTQ protections. This time it’s not a fight

October 23, 2018 12:42 PM

Hawley campaign and NRA’s political fund accused of illegal coordination

Elections

Hawley campaign and NRA’s political fund accused of illegal coordination

October 23, 2018 01:36 PM

Woman freed from prison on revelations in Leavenworth prison phone call investigation

Crime

Woman freed from prison on revelations in Leavenworth prison phone call investigation

October 23, 2018 12:02 PM

Shake Shack plans Kansas location just weeks after opening on the Plaza

Cityscape

Shake Shack plans Kansas location just weeks after opening on the Plaza

October 23, 2018 08:56 AM

Is Claire McCaskill as moderate as she says she is? Depends who you ask

Government & Politics

Is Claire McCaskill as moderate as she says she is? Depends who you ask

October 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Standing naked in chains was punishment for Evan Brewer when he refused to apologize

Kansas

Standing naked in chains was punishment for Evan Brewer when he refused to apologize

October 22, 2018 07:38 PM

Latest News

Teen on video points gun at child’s head; Independence police want to find him

October 23, 2018 01:48 PM

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October 23, 2018 01:46 PM

Broncos’ No. 2 QB Chad Kelly arrested ... and other news out of Denver is equally odd

October 23, 2018 01:39 PM

Injury bug bites Chiefs again, with two more players moved to injured reserve

October 23, 2018 12:51 PM

Which leap by Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is your favorite?

October 23, 2018 12:34 PM

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Which Kansas City Chiefs Kareem Hunt leap is your favorite?

October 22, 2018 05:43 PM

Boy with one hand moved to tears after getting Shaquem Griffin jersey for birthday

October 23, 2018 09:47 AM

Caught on Camera: Man smashes Lawrence family’s pumpkins

October 21, 2018 10:34 AM

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October 23, 2018 01:46 PM

Broncos’ No. 2 QB Chad Kelly arrested ... and other news out of Denver is equally odd

October 23, 2018 01:39 PM

Injury bug bites Chiefs again, with two more players moved to injured reserve

October 23, 2018 12:51 PM

Which leap by Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is your favorite?

October 23, 2018 12:34 PM

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Teen on video points gun at child’s head; Independence police want to find him

Local

Teen on video points gun at child’s head; Independence police want to find him

October 23, 2018 01:48 PM

Shawnee Mission South senior killed in KCPD van wreck was ‘impressive kid’

October 22, 2018 06:15 PM

JoCo cities like Merriam line up to push LGBTQ protections. This time it’s not a fight

October 23, 2018 12:42 PM

Woman freed from prison on revelations in Leavenworth prison phone call investigation

October 23, 2018 12:02 PM

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VP Pence: Khashoggi’s death will not go without US response

Nation & world

VP Pence: Khashoggi’s death will not go without US response

October 23, 2018 10:53 AM

Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

October 23, 2018 12:40 PM

US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off

October 23, 2018 01:04 PM

When girlfriend’s baby shower ran late, baby’s dad pointed a gun at her, Texas cops say

October 23, 2018 10:31 AM

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Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

Opinion

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

October 22, 2018 08:03 PM

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

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

Greg Orman’s best argument is one Kansas Democrats should be making more forcefully

October 22, 2018 05:30 AM

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

October 22, 2018 08:03 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

A look at Missouri’s 3 medical marijuana ballot questions and lessons from Colorado

A majority of Missouri leaders in the Missouri Influencers project were in favor of the state joining 30 other states that have legalized marijuana for medical use. But dissenters include a toxicologist.

Blogs & Columns

Even as an 8-year-old basketball player, Patrick Mahomes had an amazing arm

October 23, 2018 08:29 AM

ESPN reporter on Chiefs tailgating Sunday: ‘There’s no better parking lot in America’

October 22, 2018 12:23 PM

‘Chiefs are a true Super Bowl contender.’ Here’s the buzz about KC after Sunday’s win

October 22, 2018 10:28 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

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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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‘Silence of the Lambs’ is the scariest movie for 6 states, map shows. What about yours?

Entertainment

‘Silence of the Lambs’ is the scariest movie for 6 states, map shows. What about yours?

October 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

Entertainment

Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

October 10, 2018 11:00 AM

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