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Man who tried to save passengers of sunken duck boat says he’s suffered, files suit

A man who jumped into Table Rock Lake to help passengers after a tour boat sank, says he has suffered physically and emotionally and is suing the owner and captain of the Ride the Ducks vessel.

August 17, 2018 02:48 PM

Greg Orman gains ballot spot in independent bid for Kansas governor

Elections

Greg Orman gains ballot spot in independent bid for Kansas governor

August 17, 2018 02:13 PM

The Star earns national Pulliam First Amendment Award for government secrecy project

Local

The Star earns national Pulliam First Amendment Award for government secrecy project

August 17, 2018 12:34 PM

Ethics commission says Greitens campaign broke the law. Prosecutor won’t file charges

Government & Politics

Ethics commission says Greitens campaign broke the law. Prosecutor won’t file charges

August 17, 2018 02:40 PM

KC man shot woman after judge forbade him from having guns. State law prevents charges.

Crime

KC man shot woman after judge forbade him from having guns. State law prevents charges.

August 17, 2018 10:43 AM

Fast-food workers sue OP-based firm, alleging misdeeds by managers, unpaid hours

Workplace

Fast-food workers sue OP-based firm, alleging misdeeds by managers, unpaid hours

August 17, 2018 12:08 PM

‘Urgent repairs’ to close westbound I-70 lanes at Manchester this weekend

Local

‘Urgent repairs’ to close westbound I-70 lanes at Manchester this weekend

August 17, 2018 10:49 AM

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Challenged to keep Mahomes clean, Chiefs’ offensive line bounces back

August 17, 2018 11:04 PM

Royals reliever Jason Adam blows another lead in Chicago in loss to White Sox

August 17, 2018 10:23 PM

KU Athletics still processing unsigned Adidas extension, new AD says

August 17, 2018 10:16 PM

Prosecutors charge Lee’s Summit man for stabbing woman after sexual assault

August 17, 2018 09:36 PM

Platte County deputies seized over $900,000 in drugs following vehicle pursuit

August 17, 2018 09:34 PM

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Bear tries to walk into Connecticut liquor store

August 17, 2018 09:11 AM

Man running from police flops to ground after being shocked by stun gun

August 16, 2018 09:04 AM

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

August 12, 2018 12:13 PM

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Challenged to keep Mahomes clean, Chiefs’ offensive line bounces back

Sports

Challenged to keep Mahomes clean, Chiefs’ offensive line bounces back

August 17, 2018 11:04 PM

Royals reliever Jason Adam blows another lead in Chicago in loss to White Sox

August 17, 2018 10:23 PM

KU Athletics still processing unsigned Adidas extension, new AD says

August 17, 2018 10:16 PM

The moment Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes totally redeemed himself

August 17, 2018 09:21 PM

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Platte County deputies seized over $900,000 in drugs following vehicle pursuit

Local

Platte County deputies seized over $900,000 in drugs following vehicle pursuit

August 17, 2018 09:34 PM

Fatal shooting in the 3300 block of Wabash Avenue

August 17, 2018 07:16 PM

Sprint compensates family subjected to racist texts due to employee’s error

August 17, 2018 04:30 PM

Overland Park man, 59, accused of child rape

August 17, 2018 03:44 PM

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Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance

Nation & world

Former US security leaders blast Trump for yanking clearance

August 16, 2018 09:57 PM

Teens stabbed and burned 18-year-old to death, then ran over his body, Illinois police say

August 17, 2018 01:14 PM

Anger engulfs families as Italy buries its bridge victims

August 17, 2018 03:31 PM

As Musk admits to job stress, Tesla’s board may have to act

August 17, 2018 05:08 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

After Pennsylvania sex abuse report, is it too late to save the Catholic Church?

August 17, 2018 06:42 PM

Twitter, Infowars and tech’s existential crisis sparked by Alex Jones

August 17, 2018 07:39 PM

Trump is not trying to silence Brennan

August 17, 2018 08:39 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Look Maggie, I walking’: Meet Kansas boy, 2, with spina bifida inspiring millions

Roman Dinkel is Internet-famous after millions watched a Facebook video of him showing his dog how he walks with forearm crutches. Dinkel, a 2-year-old with spina bifida, lives in Overland Park, Kansas.

Blogs & Columns

Watch Patrick Mahomes’ 69-yard touchdown pass to Tyreek Hill for Chiefs

August 17, 2018 07:30 PM

Chiefs’ Steven Nelson left Friday’s game after taking this hit to the head

August 17, 2018 07:11 PM

A diss? Proper geography? Falcons had a strange message about KC on stadium boards

August 17, 2018 10:51 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Royals 6, Blue Jays 2

Photo gallery: Royals 6, Blue Jays 2

August 17, 2018 01:21 AM

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

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Movie News & Reviews

Movie News & Reviews

Love, empowerment, diversity: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ has them all

“Crazy Rich Asians,” a romantic comedy about a woman who learns her boyfriend is rich when they visit his family in Singapore, is based on Kevin Kwan’s novel. Starring Constance Wu and a mostly Asian cast.

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In ‘Mile 22,’ chaotic action and dense dialogue will make your head swim

Movie News & Reviews

In ‘Mile 22,’ chaotic action and dense dialogue will make your head swim

August 17, 2018 10:21 AM

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‘Little Mermaid’ finds itself floundering in sea of mediocrity

Movie News & Reviews

‘Little Mermaid’ finds itself floundering in sea of mediocrity

August 17, 2018 10:45 AM

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