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Overland Park has the most congested 4-lane road in Kansas. But can the state help?

Johnson County cities are appealing for state funding help for key roadway projects, including widening U.S. 69 Highway south of Interstate 435, which is the most congested four-lane highway in Kansas.

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

It’s only the Cardinals, but did the Chiefs just show us their path to the Super Bowl?

Chiefs

It’s only the Cardinals, but did the Chiefs just show us their path to the Super Bowl?

November 11, 2018 06:39 PM

Roberts is not ruling out another Senate run. But he has to pass the farm bill first.

Government & Politics

Roberts is not ruling out another Senate run. But he has to pass the farm bill first.

November 12, 2018 04:00 AM

Kansas GOP lawmakers ought to accept Governor-elect Laura Kelly’s invitation

Editorials

Kansas GOP lawmakers ought to accept Governor-elect Laura Kelly’s invitation

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

What happened to the old City Hall at 5th and Main? We answer your KCQ

What's Your KC Q?

What happened to the old City Hall at 5th and Main? We answer your KCQ

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

Food-for-homeless group returns, one week after being busted by KC health officials

Local

Food-for-homeless group returns, one week after being busted by KC health officials

November 11, 2018 08:09 PM

Len Dawson relishes Patrick Mahomes breaking his 1964 Chiefs passing touchdowns record

Vahe Gregorian

Len Dawson relishes Patrick Mahomes breaking his 1964 Chiefs passing touchdowns record

November 11, 2018 06:25 PM

Latest

Trying to explain the post-Chiefs decline of Marcus Peters

November 12, 2018 10:52 AM

Voracious Woolsey Fire destroys homes of Miley Cyrus, Neil Young and other stars

November 12, 2018 10:38 AM

Here is a breakdown of the AFC playoff race through Week 10 of NFL season

November 12, 2018 10:48 AM

Big bang: You could feel this Texan’s divorce being finalized from ’15 miles away,’ video shows

November 12, 2018 09:57 AM

Bishops will delay votes on steps to combat sex abuse crisis

November 12, 2018 09:52 AM

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Resident fleeing Camp Fire: ‘The whole town is on fire’

November 11, 2018 11:24 AM

Mother of Las Vegas survivor killed in California shooting doesn’t want prayers

November 11, 2018 11:24 AM

Sharice Davids wins Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District

November 06, 2018 11:41 PM

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Trying to explain the post-Chiefs decline of Marcus Peters

Sports

Trying to explain the post-Chiefs decline of Marcus Peters

November 12, 2018 10:52 AM

Here is a breakdown of the AFC playoff race through Week 10 of NFL season

November 12, 2018 10:48 AM

Seven things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Los Angeles Rams

November 12, 2018 09:18 AM

Saints’ Michael Thomas hints that he may try to top Tyreek Hill’s TD celebration

November 12, 2018 08:34 AM

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Woman pulled from basement of burning Overland Park house dies from her injuries

Local

Woman pulled from basement of burning Overland Park house dies from her injuries

November 12, 2018 09:26 AM

Light snow falls in KC, causing delays in morning commute and several crashes

November 12, 2018 08:00 AM

‘The world came to its senses’: KC marks WWI armistice centennial, Veterans Day

November 11, 2018 04:21 PM

Woman critically injured in Overland Park house fire; rescued from basement

November 11, 2018 09:58 PM

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Bishops will delay votes on steps to combat sex abuse crisis

Nation & world

Bishops will delay votes on steps to combat sex abuse crisis

November 12, 2018 09:52 AM

Voracious Woolsey Fire destroys homes of Miley Cyrus, Neil Young and other stars

November 12, 2018 10:38 AM

Big bang: You could feel this Texan’s divorce being finalized from ’15 miles away,’ video shows

November 12, 2018 09:57 AM

What in the world is Trumpy Bear? People are so confused

October 27, 2017 02:33 PM

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Kansas GOP lawmakers ought to accept Governor-elect Laura Kelly’s invitation

Opinion

Kansas GOP lawmakers ought to accept Governor-elect Laura Kelly’s invitation

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

Letters: Readers discuss important terminology around abortion and Kansas’ slogan

November 11, 2018 08:32 PM

McCaskill was a master of policy, politics — and we may not see the likes of her again

November 11, 2018 05:30 AM

Pouring bleach on food? There’s a better way for Health Department to protect KC homeless

November 11, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Inside the campaign that defeated Claire McCaskill

This is the story of how Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, a man who won his first election two years ago, defeated Claire McCaskill, a veteran campaigner seeking her third Senate term.

Blogs & Columns

Here is a breakdown of the AFC playoff race through Week 10 of NFL season

November 12, 2018 10:48 AM

Seven things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Los Angeles Rams

November 12, 2018 09:18 AM

Saints’ Michael Thomas hints that he may try to top Tyreek Hill’s TD celebration

November 12, 2018 08:34 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 37, Browns 21

Photo gallery: Chiefs 37, Browns 21

November 04, 2018 09:24 PM

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Books

Books

In revealing new memoir, Michelle Obama is honest about pain, love and politics

The first-lady memoir is a rite of passage, but “Becoming” takes Michelle Obama’s historic status as the first black woman to serve as first lady and melds it deftly into the American narrative.

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Voracious Woolsey Fire destroys homes of Miley Cyrus, Neil Young and other stars

Nation & World

Voracious Woolsey Fire destroys homes of Miley Cyrus, Neil Young and other stars

November 12, 2018 10:38 AM

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KC Symphony’s show honoring the dead includes Mozart’s ‘three minutes of perfection’

Arts & Culture

KC Symphony’s show honoring the dead includes Mozart’s ‘three minutes of perfection’

November 10, 2018 07:00 AM

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