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‘Stay inside’: Hazardous travel expected in Kansas City area Friday afternoon

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‘Stay inside’: Hazardous travel expected in Kansas City area Friday afternoon

Snow quickly blanketed the Kansas City area, causing roads to become slick and schools to release students early.

February 15, 2019 01:06 PM

Missouri police violated own policy, let man keep belt in jail. He hanged himself

Crime

Missouri police violated own policy, let man keep belt in jail. He hanged himself

February 15, 2019 05:30 AM

Smaller JoCo cities passing laws protecting LGBTQ residents. Why not Olathe, OP?

Government & Politics

Smaller JoCo cities passing laws protecting LGBTQ residents. Why not Olathe, OP?

February 15, 2019 05:30 AM

Chiefs fans in green? With these ‘Saint Patrick’ T-shirts, it’s possible

For Pete's Sake

Chiefs fans in green? With these ‘Saint Patrick’ T-shirts, it’s possible

February 15, 2019 01:06 PM

First Amendment ‘auditor’ injured during argument with security guard at LA synagogue

Crime

First Amendment ‘auditor’ injured during argument with security guard at LA synagogue

February 15, 2019 09:53 AM

Parents of 2 Ozarks boat crash victims file lawsuit, allege negligence led to deaths

Missouri

Parents of 2 Ozarks boat crash victims file lawsuit, allege negligence led to deaths

February 15, 2019 11:58 AM

‘I let the fire go’: two women charged in shooting of teen at Kansas City high school

Crime

‘I let the fire go’: two women charged in shooting of teen at Kansas City high school

February 14, 2019 04:47 PM

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Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL

February 15, 2019 02:04 PM

High school has been time of growth for BV Northwest’s KU-bound basketball star Braun

February 15, 2019 01:43 PM

K-State Q&A: Lavender uniforms, Big 12 honors and the return of confident Bruce Weber

February 15, 2019 11:53 AM

This week in Mizzou recruiting: Were there big misses in the 2018 basketball class?

February 15, 2019 11:49 AM

Man closed lid on their hot tub while wife was still in it, say police. She died.

February 15, 2019 11:29 AM

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Watch woman crash into LAPD station with infant in the car

February 15, 2019 12:41 PM

Colorado man recounts killing mountain lion with his bare hands

February 15, 2019 12:39 PM

How a 50-foot T-rex will honor Elton John on John’s farewell tour

February 13, 2019 02:26 PM

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High school has been time of growth for BV Northwest’s KU-bound basketball star Braun

Sports

High school has been time of growth for BV Northwest’s KU-bound basketball star Braun

February 15, 2019 01:43 PM

Chiefs fans in green? With these ‘Saint Patrick’ T-shirts, it’s possible

February 15, 2019 01:06 PM

K-State Q&A: Lavender uniforms, Big 12 honors and the return of confident Bruce Weber

February 15, 2019 11:53 AM

This week in Mizzou recruiting: Were there big misses in the 2018 basketball class?

February 15, 2019 11:49 AM

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‘Stay inside’: Hazardous travel expected in Kansas City area Friday afternoon

Local

‘Stay inside’: Hazardous travel expected in Kansas City area Friday afternoon

February 15, 2019 01:06 PM

Parents of 2 Ozarks boat crash victims file lawsuit, allege negligence led to deaths

February 15, 2019 11:58 AM

KCK police seek help returning a French bulldog named Cheese back to owner

February 15, 2019 09:33 AM

‘Don’t be fooled’: KC area under advisory as snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour possible

February 15, 2019 06:35 AM

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Trump declares national emergency to get $8 billion for wall

Nation & world

Trump declares national emergency to get $8 billion for wall

February 15, 2019 01:32 PM

Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL

February 15, 2019 02:04 PM

US Vice President Mike Pence makes his first Auschwitz visit

February 15, 2019 02:00 PM

Cleanup, damage assessment in wake of West’s big storm

February 15, 2019 01:22 PM

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Could KCI terminal be first-of-its-kind eco-friendly hub? Pioneering architect thinks so

Opinion

Could KCI terminal be first-of-its-kind eco-friendly hub? Pioneering architect thinks so

February 14, 2019 04:36 PM

Calling same-sex marriages ‘parody’? There’s nothing funny about bigoted Kansas bill

February 14, 2019 03:22 PM

Is runoff for KC mayor, council a ‘municipal election’? Incredibly, some officials say no

February 13, 2019 04:47 PM

Misguided changes to national liver allocation policy will hurt Kansas City-area patients

February 15, 2019 01:37 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

After meeting Brownback’s circle, firm was on ‘right path’ to $61M no-bid contract

Thousands of emails reveal how CGI Technologies landed a $61 million contract to overhaul Kansas tax systems. New Gov. Laura Kelly has promised to crack down on no-bid contracts.

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs fans in green? With these ‘Saint Patrick’ T-shirts, it’s possible

February 15, 2019 01:06 PM

Some NASCAR drivers don’t believe men walked on the moon 50 years ago

February 15, 2019 11:29 AM

NFL analysts see two free-agent safeties as a potential fit for Chiefs

February 15, 2019 09:47 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 10:47 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 4 2019

February 05, 2019 11:34 AM

Photo gallery: K-State 74, Kansas 67

Photo gallery: K-State 74, Kansas 67

February 06, 2019 12:56 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Why did Kanye West give Kim Kardashian a performance by Kenny G for Valentine’s Day?

Kanye West gave Kim Kardashian a private serenade by Kenny G standing among dozens of roses for Valentine’s Day. The video of the jazz saxophone player was posted to Twitter and turned into a trending topic.

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Spirit of two children powers Lebanese Oscar contender ‘Capernaum’

Movie News & Reviews

Spirit of two children powers Lebanese Oscar contender ‘Capernaum’

February 14, 2019 11:55 AM

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Hello, yellow brick road: Elton John dazzles in thrilling Kansas City show

Music News & Reviews

Hello, yellow brick road: Elton John dazzles in thrilling Kansas City show

February 14, 2019 08:00 AM

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