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‘We’re done’: How $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza fight shut down Little Caesars in KC

Eight years ago, Utah businessman Alan Knox bought the Little Caesars franchise in the Kansas City area. A battle over prices, late payments and a deal to sell his best stores has left KC without Pizza! Pizza!

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

One bishop could lead the way to another bishop being the first charged for sex abuse

Faith

One bishop could lead the way to another bishop being the first charged for sex abuse

October 21, 2018 05:31 AM

No bad days: How Chiefs DE Chris Jones energizes the locker room with his playful personality and on-field fire

Chiefs

No bad days: How Chiefs DE Chris Jones energizes the locker room with his playful personality and on-field fire

October 21, 2018 07:00 AM

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

Crime

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

Editorials

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

October 19, 2018 12:00 AM

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

Opinion

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

Mizzou’s Jontay Porter tears ACL, MCL at secret Sunday scrimmage. He’s out for the year

University of Missouri

Mizzou’s Jontay Porter tears ACL, MCL at secret Sunday scrimmage. He’s out for the year

October 21, 2018 06:34 PM

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MLS playoffs will return to KC: Sporting Kansas City is back in first after win

October 21, 2018 06:42 PM

Jeff Allen, Tanoh Kpassagnon active for Chiefs-Bengals at Arrowhead Sunday night

October 21, 2018 06:10 PM

Alex Gordon, Neil Smith among KC celebs who take in NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway

October 21, 2018 05:53 PM

Fatal crash involving police vehicle shuts down I-435, backs up Chiefs traffic to Arrowhead

October 21, 2018 05:04 PM

KC firefighters rescue 8 from Interstate Underground cave during two-alarm blaze

October 21, 2018 03:54 PM

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Caught on Camera: Man smashes Lawrence family’s pumpkins

October 21, 2018 10:34 AM

Fatal crash involving police vehicle shuts down I-435, backs up Chiefs traffic to Arrowhead

Fatal crash involving police vehicle shuts down I-435, backs up Chiefs traffic to Arrowhead

October 21, 2018 05:04 PM

KC firefighters rescue 8 from Interstate Underground cave during two-alarm blaze

KC firefighters rescue 8 from Interstate Underground cave during two-alarm blaze

October 21, 2018 03:54 PM

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MLS playoffs will return to KC: Sporting Kansas City is back in first after win

Sports

MLS playoffs will return to KC: Sporting Kansas City is back in first after win

October 21, 2018 06:42 PM

Mizzou’s Jontay Porter tears ACL, MCL at secret Sunday scrimmage. He’s out for the year

October 21, 2018 06:34 PM

Jeff Allen, Tanoh Kpassagnon active for Chiefs-Bengals at Arrowhead Sunday night

October 21, 2018 06:10 PM

Alex Gordon, Neil Smith among KC celebs who take in NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway

October 21, 2018 05:53 PM

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Fatal crash involving police vehicle shuts down I-435, backs up Chiefs traffic to Arrowhead

Local

Fatal crash involving police vehicle shuts down I-435, backs up Chiefs traffic to Arrowhead

October 21, 2018 05:04 PM

KC firefighters rescue 8 from Interstate Underground cave during two-alarm blaze

October 21, 2018 03:54 PM

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

Woman killed in south KC shooting identified. She was only 18

October 21, 2018 09:41 AM

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Authorities hunt for 2nd suspect in Georgia police shooting

Nation & world

Authorities hunt for 2nd suspect in Georgia police shooting

October 21, 2018 12:31 PM

GOP risks messy leadership struggle after November vote

October 21, 2018 02:00 PM

Dozens hurt in floor collapse at S. Carolina condo party

October 21, 2018 12:55 PM

A ragged, growing army of migrants resumes march toward US

October 21, 2018 06:27 PM

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This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

Opinion

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

Greg Orman needs to put the good of Kansas first, ego second

October 20, 2018 08:34 PM

Letters: Readers discuss outrageous torture, migrant caravan and the toll of tariffs

October 20, 2018 08:33 PM

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

A grocery divide: Why do so many stores east of Troost lack healthy food?

East of Troost Avenue in Kansas City, grocery stores are more likely to emphasize sugary, fatty foods near the entrance. Farther west, however, stores beckon with fresh produce and fish. Can that change?

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs are a heavy favorite against the Bengals among national experts

October 21, 2018 08:21 AM

NBC will have Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive from Kansas Speedway to Arrowhead on Sunday

October 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Dayton Moore on why he is ‘still pulling’ for former Royals who are in the playoffs

October 19, 2018 09:06 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 04:26 PM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 04:06 PM

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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

Bravo’s “Welcome to Waverly” is about 7 urban professionals spending six weeks in small-town Waverly, Kan., about 90 minutes from Kansas City. The shows explores divides, like coastal vs. middle of the country.

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Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

Entertainment

Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

October 10, 2018 11:00 AM

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Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

Crime

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

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