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In a few hours, Gov. Colyer went from prepping for a recount to endorsing his rival

Elections

In a few hours, Gov. Colyer went from prepping for a recount to endorsing his rival

Gov. Jeff Colyer went into Tuesday preparing for a recount and potential court fight in his prolonged primary race against Secretary of State Kris Kobach. Instead, his day ended with a concession speech.

August 16, 2018 05:30 AM

President Trump, we’re not ‘enemies of the people.’ End your war on our free press

Editorials

President Trump, we’re not ‘enemies of the people.’ End your war on our free press

August 15, 2018 03:00 PM

One question GOP candidate for Missouri auditor faces: Is she even eligible to run?

Elections

One question GOP candidate for Missouri auditor faces: Is she even eligible to run?

August 16, 2018 05:30 AM

Dating with a disability: ‘I don’t feel like a burden … Why should I act like one?’

Living

Dating with a disability: ‘I don’t feel like a burden … Why should I act like one?’

August 16, 2018 05:30 AM

After watching children play, woman decides: She could kill them in the Kansas River

Crime

After watching children play, woman decides: She could kill them in the Kansas River

August 15, 2018 05:56 PM

After boy broke OP sculpture, his family’s insurance didn’t pay up. Here’s who did

Local

After boy broke OP sculpture, his family’s insurance didn’t pay up. Here’s who did

August 15, 2018 12:00 PM

Potty over here, potty over there: Gender-neutral bathrooms in North K.C. schools

Editorials

Potty over here, potty over there: Gender-neutral bathrooms in North K.C. schools

August 15, 2018 03:15 PM

Latest News

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died

August 16, 2018 09:11 AM

After its landlord wins lawsuit for lost rent, Westport restaurant shuts down

August 16, 2018 07:00 AM

He pleaded for return of his daughters, pregnant wife. He knew where the bodies were, CO cops say

August 16, 2018 09:16 AM

‘I hate Keith Hernandez!’ Mets broadcaster under fire for comment on Ronald Acuna

August 16, 2018 08:52 AM

Missouri man gave a child an STD, court records say. He’s accused of sexual assault

August 16, 2018 07:01 AM

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Back to school tips that will help your children have a great school year

August 14, 2018 09:11 AM

Pastor recalls three teens killed in van crash: “We know they’re in a better place”

August 12, 2018 12:13 PM

Passenger plane stolen from Seattle airport pursued by fighter jets

August 12, 2018 09:49 AM

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Since first day on job, Chiefs GM Brett Veach has worked to rebuild punchless defense

Sports

Since first day on job, Chiefs GM Brett Veach has worked to rebuild punchless defense

August 16, 2018 05:30 AM

Kansas State needs Isaiah Zuber to emerge as a No. 1 receiver this season

August 16, 2018 05:30 AM

‘I hate Keith Hernandez!’ Mets broadcaster under fire for comment on Ronald Acuna

August 16, 2018 08:52 AM

Sal Perez homers twice, but Jorge Lopez’s debut for the Royals ends in loss to Jays

August 15, 2018 10:25 PM

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Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Shawnee victim

Local

Man charged with first-degree murder in fatal stabbing of Shawnee victim

August 15, 2018 11:36 PM

In a few hours, Gov. Colyer went from prepping for a recount to endorsing his rival

August 16, 2018 05:30 AM

Kansas City, Kan., police investigate fatal shooting near 55th and Leavenworth Road

August 15, 2018 06:25 PM

After watching children play, woman decides: She could kill them in the Kansas River

August 15, 2018 05:56 PM

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‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died

Nation & world

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin has died

August 16, 2018 09:11 AM

Brennan: Trump worked with Russians and now he’s desperate

August 16, 2018 07:29 AM

He pleaded for return of his daughters, pregnant wife. He knew where the bodies were, CO cops say

August 16, 2018 09:16 AM

Not just land heat waves: Oceans are in hot water, too

August 15, 2018 02:16 PM

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President Trump, we’re not ‘enemies of the people.’ End your war on our free press

Opinion

President Trump, we’re not ‘enemies of the people.’ End your war on our free press

August 15, 2018 03:00 PM

There’s no reason not to support Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination

August 15, 2018 10:43 PM

Potty over here, potty over there: Gender-neutral bathrooms in North K.C. schools

August 15, 2018 03:15 PM

A Leavenworth police officer was indicted by a grand jury. Will it lead to change?

August 14, 2018 05:54 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Hitler was right’: KC area winner of Missouri House primary leaves trail of bigotry

Steve West won his Missouri House primary election in the 15th District by nearly 25 points Tuesday. He also says a Jewish cabal is destroying America.

Blogs & Columns

‘I hate Keith Hernandez!’ Mets broadcaster under fire for comment on Ronald Acuna

August 16, 2018 08:52 AM

Royals fans say thank you to outfielder Terrance Gore as they bid him farewell

August 15, 2018 12:08 PM

White Sox player’s first career home run was caught by his uncle in the stands

August 15, 2018 10:35 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Blue Jays 6, Royals 5

Photo gallery: Blue Jays 6, Royals 5

August 16, 2018 12:00 AM

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

August 15, 2018 12:30 AM

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

August 13, 2018 11:44 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘I’m literally shaking.’ YouTube bans horror movie ad for being way too scary

YouTube banned a jump scare ad for “The Nun,” a spin-off of “The Conjuring,” because people complained it was too scary. Among the website’s no-nos: “promotions that are likely to shock or scare.”

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Forever bummed: Rod Stewart postpones Sprint Center concert hours before show

Music News & Reviews

Forever bummed: Rod Stewart postpones Sprint Center concert hours before show

August 14, 2018 04:02 PM

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816 Day is coming: Here are 5 ways to celebrate, from streetcar art to discounts

Entertainment

816 Day is coming: Here are 5 ways to celebrate, from streetcar art to discounts

August 14, 2018 02:51 PM

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