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Nguyen sentenced for arson, murder of two Kansas City firefighters

Thu Hong Nguyen was sentenced Friday to 74 years in prison for murder and arson in the 2015 fire on Independence Boulevard that killed Kansas City firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio.

September 21, 2018 06:14 PM

Trump urges Missouri supporters to back Josh Hawley ‘because you’re voting for me’

Government & Politics

Trump urges Missouri supporters to back Josh Hawley ‘because you’re voting for me’

September 21, 2018 08:14 PM

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

Music News & Reviews

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

September 22, 2018 09:55 AM

‘A little bit of comfort.’ KC evidence collectors leave clean sheets for rape victims

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‘A little bit of comfort.’ KC evidence collectors leave clean sheets for rape victims

September 22, 2018 04:32 PM

USS Kansas City named by Navy official who threw a first pitch at The K. Coincidence?

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USS Kansas City named by Navy official who threw a first pitch at The K. Coincidence?

September 21, 2018 12:20 PM

Family looking for answers after 79-year-old grandfather killed in KC hit-and-run

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Family looking for answers after 79-year-old grandfather killed in KC hit-and-run

September 21, 2018 05:43 PM

KC CEO who hiked drug price 400% fires back at McCaskill, says he got death threats

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KC CEO who hiked drug price 400% fires back at McCaskill, says he got death threats

September 21, 2018 05:30 AM

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Tigers’ eighth inning dooms Royals in road loss

September 22, 2018 08:24 PM

Bill Snyder fumes after WVU defeat: ‘I can’t coach a team that can’t get six inches’

September 22, 2018 07:40 PM

Kansas unable to put it together against Baylor

September 22, 2018 07:50 PM

Grades from KU’s 26-7 loss to Baylor and looking ahead to Oklahoma State

September 22, 2018 07:28 PM

Loss to Georgia squanders potentially defining win for Mizzou, Lock

September 22, 2018 07:09 PM

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Watch as boat burns in southwest Miami-Dade

September 20, 2018 06:22 PM

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue saves man hanging from a 4-story window

September 20, 2018 05:57 PM

Multiple victims in Maryland warehouse shooting

September 20, 2018 11:57 AM

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Dee Ford has never been more needed, and never been more ready: ‘My ceiling is so high’

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Dee Ford has never been more needed, and never been more ready: ‘My ceiling is so high’

September 21, 2018 08:30 AM

Loss to Georgia squanders potentially defining win for Mizzou, Lock

September 22, 2018 07:09 PM

Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens shaped by life-altering decision made as a youth

September 22, 2018 02:23 PM

Tigers’ eighth inning dooms Royals in road loss

September 22, 2018 08:24 PM

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What’s happening across Johnson County

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What’s happening across Johnson County

September 22, 2018 08:30 PM

Cass County man convicted of murder for 2016 shooting

September 22, 2018 05:40 PM

Firefighters, neighbor rescue four from fire. ‘God gave me the courage to go in.’

September 22, 2018 05:35 PM

‘A little bit of comfort.’ KC evidence collectors leave clean sheets for rape victims

September 22, 2018 04:32 PM

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USS Kansas City named by Navy official who threw a first pitch at The K. Coincidence?

Nation & world

USS Kansas City named by Navy official who threw a first pitch at The K. Coincidence?

September 21, 2018 12:20 PM

After stillbirth, beekeeper again poses with swarm of honey bees for maternity photos

September 21, 2018 04:32 PM

Carolinas farms could take billions in losses from Florence

September 21, 2018 11:16 AM

4 dead, including suspect, after Maryland warehouse shooting

September 20, 2018 08:35 PM

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Ryan Stokes didn’t deserve to die at the hands of police. KCPD owes his family an apology

Opinion

Ryan Stokes didn’t deserve to die at the hands of police. KCPD owes his family an apology

September 21, 2018 04:03 PM

A solid Kansas future depends on voters participating in the system

September 22, 2018 08:39 PM

Kavanaugh doppelganger theory shows how far the right has descended into madness

September 22, 2018 12:04 AM

Bert and Ernie are supposed to teach ABCs on ‘Sesame Street’

September 22, 2018 12:00 AM

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In Depth

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Marilyn Strauss, founder of KC’s Heart of America Shakespeare Festival, dies at 91

Marilyn Strauss, founder of the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Kansas City, died Saturday at 91. Strauss was a champion of theater, a former Broadway producer and Tony Award winner.

Blogs & Columns

Did this Georgia player fumble before scoring touchdown against Mizzou?

September 22, 2018 01:58 PM

Wake Forest set up for a field goal but one thing was missing: the kicker

September 22, 2018 12:35 PM

Iowa State honors slain golfer before Cyclones football game

September 22, 2018 12:09 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 04:35 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 42, Steelers 37

Photo gallery: Chiefs 42, Steelers 37

September 16, 2018 07:58 PM

Photo gallery: Royals 8, Twins 4

Photo gallery: Royals 8, Twins 4

September 15, 2018 08:13 AM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

Billy Joel draws a capacity audience for the first concert at Kauffman Stadium in 39 years.

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Take a look at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals prepare for Billy Joel concert

For Pete's Sake

Take a look at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals prepare for Billy Joel concert

September 21, 2018 09:50 AM

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‘KCI Cruise’ car show to draw hundreds of classic, specialty cars near KC airport

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‘KCI Cruise’ car show to draw hundreds of classic, specialty cars near KC airport

September 20, 2018 05:43 PM

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