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How does JoCo’s new nature oasis rival Loose Park? Try more acres and a sledding hill

Meadowbrook Park is Johnson County’s newest regional park. It’s behind schedule but should open soon in Prairie Village and will rival Loose Park. It will have a clubhouse, trail, ponds and sledding hill.

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

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UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

November 18, 2018 08:05 PM

‘Stripped bare’: Next Kansas governor will inherit troubled child welfare system

Government & Politics

‘Stripped bare’: Next Kansas governor will inherit troubled child welfare system

November 19, 2018 05:00 AM

Some question why KCK chose outsider for superintendent. Charles Foust isn’t worried

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Some question why KCK chose outsider for superintendent. Charles Foust isn’t worried

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Tow truck driver killed in hit-and-run crash; police search for driver of black sedan

Crime

Tow truck driver killed in hit-and-run crash; police search for driver of black sedan

November 19, 2018 08:27 AM

Les Miles’ red tie and what it says about him embracing the challenge of KU football

University of Kansas

Les Miles’ red tie and what it says about him embracing the challenge of KU football

November 18, 2018 08:30 PM

‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

Crime

‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

November 18, 2018 08:40 PM

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‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

November 19, 2018 09:53 AM

She grew up poor on a Kansas farm. Now her story is a National Book Award finalist

November 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Here is who the national experts are saying will win Chiefs’ game against the Rams

November 19, 2018 09:17 AM

David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe

November 19, 2018 09:07 AM

‘This is a good hire.’ What the national media is saying about KU hiring Les Miles

November 19, 2018 09:01 AM

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Cat rescued from beneath scorched truck in ruins of Camp Fire

November 19, 2018 09:38 AM

Five injured in violent crash during Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix

November 19, 2018 07:05 AM

NASA is going to the moon again ‘to stay’

November 19, 2018 07:06 AM

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Here is who the national experts are saying will win Chiefs’ game against the Rams

Sports

Here is who the national experts are saying will win Chiefs’ game against the Rams

November 19, 2018 09:17 AM

‘This is a good hire.’ What the national media is saying about KU hiring Les Miles

November 19, 2018 09:01 AM

NFL reportedly assigning an ‘All-Star’ officiating crew for Chiefs-Rams game

November 19, 2018 07:51 AM

Will Chiefs-Rams be a Super Bowl preview? Details about the game, plus a prediction

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

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Tow truck driver killed in hit-and-run crash; police search for driver of black sedan

Local

Tow truck driver killed in hit-and-run crash; police search for driver of black sedan

November 19, 2018 08:27 AM

‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

November 18, 2018 08:40 PM

UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

November 18, 2018 08:05 PM

‘Flames were shooting out’: One injured in house fire on Oak Street in Kansas City

November 18, 2018 04:32 PM

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Trump waffles on pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly

Nation & world

Trump waffles on pledge to keep chief of staff John Kelly

November 19, 2018 09:22 AM

David’s Bridal files for bankruptcy, but your order is safe

November 19, 2018 09:07 AM

Limiting screen time for your kid? It’s harder than it looks

November 19, 2018 08:32 AM

Tijuana protesters chant ‘Out!’ at migrants camped in city

November 19, 2018 06:13 AM

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Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

Opinion

Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Emanuel Cleaver, Sharice Davids should support a new leader to replace Nancy Pelosi

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Medical marijuana or your gun? In Missouri, you’ll have to make a choice

November 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Half-naming The Paseo for Martin Luther King Jr. is a wholly lousy idea

November 18, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

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.

Blogs & Columns

Here is who the national experts are saying will win Chiefs’ game against the Rams

November 19, 2018 09:17 AM

‘This is a good hire.’ What the national media is saying about KU hiring Les Miles

November 19, 2018 09:01 AM

NFL reportedly assigning an ‘All-Star’ officiating crew for Chiefs-Rams game

November 19, 2018 07:51 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 07:39 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

November 07, 2018 12:44 AM

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Books

Books

She grew up poor on a Kansas farm. Now her story is a National Book Award finalist

In her new memoir, “Heartland,” Kansas journalist Sarah Smarsh chronicles growing up near Wichita in the 1980s and ‘90s and shines light on an often-ignored part of the American landscape and culture.

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‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

Entertainment

‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

November 19, 2018 09:53 AM

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Group wants to relight the KCTV tower for ‘tallest public art piece in the world’

Local

Group wants to relight the KCTV tower for ‘tallest public art piece in the world’

November 17, 2018 05:30 AM

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