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COVID-19 case in Blue Valley elementary school: More than 100 told to quarantine

More than 100 people have been instructed to quarantine after being exposed to a positive COVID-19 case at Timber Creek Elementary School in Overland Park. — More than 100 people have been instructed to quarantine after being exposed to a positive COVID-19 case at Timber Creek Elementary School in Overland Park. Blue Valley school district

Why is Kansas City’s air quality in the ‘green’ as Western wildfire smoke hovers?

Local

Why is Kansas City’s air quality in the ‘green’ as Western wildfire smoke hovers?

Except for a few spikes into the moderate or “Yellow” level, the KC area’s air quality has been in the good or “Green” level.

September 21, 2020 2:30 PM

Delay at KCI? Council’s bungled contract could slow progress on new airport terminal

Dave Helling

Delay at KCI? Council’s bungled contract could slow progress on new airport terminal

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

Cheeseburger pizza? It helped put a Kansas City restaurant on a national ‘best’ list

Cityscape

Cheeseburger pizza? It helped put a Kansas City restaurant on a national ‘best’ list

‘Let’s get it done’: Hawley says new justice should be in place by Election Day

Government & Politics

‘Let’s get it done’: Hawley says new justice should be in place by Election Day

September 21, 2020 11:55 AM

Chiefs-Chargers game made for road trip like no other for veteran sportswriters

Vahe Gregorian

Chiefs-Chargers game made for road trip like no other for veteran sportswriters

One in 50 Missouri mail ballots may go uncounted in November. Is the system too complex?

Elections

One in 50 Missouri mail ballots may go uncounted in November. Is the system too complex?

Sen. Roy Blunt calls GOP position on replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘tradition.’ It’s not

Editorials

Sen. Roy Blunt calls GOP position on replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘tradition.’ It’s not

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

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After historic Emmys night, here’s when final season of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ hits Netflix

September 21, 2020 1:52 PM

What are the chances Chiefs’ Mike Pennel returns to action this week? Here’s Andy Reid

September 21, 2020 1:52 PM

With the exception of when he couldn’t see, Royals star Perez has raked. Here’s why

September 21, 2020 1:31 PM

Woman killed in crash after car flips multiple times on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

September 21, 2020 1:30 PM

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes continues to show wizardry on two-point conversions

September 21, 2020 12:38 PM

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One Minute Preview: Baltimore Ravens

September 21, 2020 10:51 AM

How one Patrick Mahomes throw got the Chiefs back to playing like their old selves

September 20, 2020 9:29 PM

SportsBeat Live — Chiefs & Chargers wrap-up from L.A.

September 20, 2020 8:14 PM

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What are the chances Chiefs’ Mike Pennel returns to action this week? Here’s Andy Reid

Sports

What are the chances Chiefs’ Mike Pennel returns to action this week? Here’s Andy Reid

September 21, 2020 1:52 PM

With the exception of when he couldn’t see, Royals star Perez has raked. Here’s why

September 21, 2020 1:31 PM

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes continues to show wizardry on two-point conversions

September 21, 2020 12:38 PM

Kansas State Wildcats still grappling with COVID issues as Oklahoma week begins

September 21, 2020 12:15 PM

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Why is Kansas City’s air quality in the ‘green’ as Western wildfire smoke hovers?

Local

Why is Kansas City’s air quality in the ‘green’ as Western wildfire smoke hovers?

September 21, 2020 2:30 PM

Woman killed in crash after car flips multiple times on Interstate 435 in Kansas City

September 21, 2020 1:30 PM

Cheeseburger pizza? It helped put a Kansas City restaurant on a national ‘best’ list

COVID-19 case in Blue Valley elementary school: More than 100 told to quarantine

September 21, 2020 11:57 AM

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Who will Trump pick to replace RBG on Supreme Court? Here are some possibilities

Nation & world

Who will Trump pick to replace RBG on Supreme Court? Here are some possibilities

September 21, 2020 11:29 AM

Trump to make court pick by Saturday, before Ginsburg burial

September 21, 2020 1:00 PM

Who should pick RBG’s Supreme Court replacement? Here’s what Americans say in new poll

September 21, 2020 10:27 AM

Trump, without evidence, says RBG’s dying wish to granddaughter was fabricated by Dems

September 21, 2020 10:00 AM

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Sen. Roy Blunt calls GOP position on replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘tradition.’ It’s not

Opinion

Sen. Roy Blunt calls GOP position on replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘tradition.’ It’s not

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

Letter: I’m a former Republican from Kansas. We need Democrats to clean up this mess

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

Delay at KCI? Council’s bungled contract could slow progress on new airport terminal

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

‘We have an obligation’: Why it’s fair for the Senate to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg now

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

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The COVID-19 Halloween mask: Sign of the times or a horrifying costume?

People predicted this Halloween trend in March at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. This season you can buy a COVID-19 Halloween mask, likely made in China.

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes continues to show wizardry on two-point conversions

September 21, 2020 12:38 PM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Baltimore Ravens

Chiefs’ Sammy Watkins tweeted about how he was feeling after Chargers’ game

September 21, 2020 10:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 14, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 14, 2020

September 17, 2020 8:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 7, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 7, 2020

September 10, 2020 8:17 PM

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September 04, 2020 1:45 PM

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A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards

“Schitt’s Creek” has capped a huge night at the Emmy Awards — completing a historic sweep of the show’s comedy categories.

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Horrors of slavery at center of Janelle Monae’s ‘Antebellum’

Movie News & Reviews

Horrors of slavery at center of Janelle Monae’s ‘Antebellum’

September 16, 2020 4:53 PM

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Your guide to Kansas City Halloween events: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more

Entertainment

Your guide to Kansas City Halloween events: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more

September 17, 2020 5:00 AM

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