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A Chiefs team like no other lost a game like no other, and maybe that’s OK

Chiefs lose to Rams in wild, memorable game as Patrick Mahomes throws six touchdowns and three interceptions

November 20, 2018 02:35 AM

After OP police shooting, Johnson County citizen group seeks records but is denied

Crime

After OP police shooting, Johnson County citizen group seeks records but is denied

November 20, 2018 05:30 AM

NKC high-schoolers plan walkout to protest gender definition changes in Title IX law

Local

NKC high-schoolers plan walkout to protest gender definition changes in Title IX law

November 20, 2018 05:30 AM

Former Chief Marcus Peters wasn’t taunting Patrick Mahomes ... and what that means

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Former Chief Marcus Peters wasn’t taunting Patrick Mahomes ... and what that means

November 20, 2018 02:56 AM

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant & grocery store health inspections for Nov. 20

Cityscape

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant & grocery store health inspections for Nov. 20

November 20, 2018 05:30 AM

Family of Shawnee Mission South student killed in KCPD van wreck sues police officer

Local

Family of Shawnee Mission South student killed in KCPD van wreck sues police officer

November 19, 2018 06:13 PM

‘He was getting nervous’: Murder suspect free on bond knew witness shot on Sunday

Crime

‘He was getting nervous’: Murder suspect free on bond knew witness shot on Sunday

November 19, 2018 03:39 PM

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Miscues, loss overshadowed solid stat line for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce

November 20, 2018 02:20 AM

Loss hurt, but this Chiefs D-lineman broke a long scoring drought vs. Rams

November 20, 2018 01:40 AM

Here are the highlights from Rams’ 54-51 win over the Chiefs

November 20, 2018 12:24 AM

Great game, but what does Chiefs’ spirited loss mean in the NFL playoff picture? This.

November 19, 2018 11:51 PM

Chiefs report card: This was a record-setter with much to dissect in the grades

November 19, 2018 11:41 PM

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Chiefs run onto the field at LA Memorial Stadium

November 19, 2018 06:52 PM

The Plaza Lighting Ceremony grew out of a single string of lights in 1925

November 19, 2018 02:31 PM

How Thanksgiving almost didn’t happen in the South

November 19, 2018 05:56 PM

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Former Chief Marcus Peters wasn’t taunting Patrick Mahomes ... and what that means

Sports

Former Chief Marcus Peters wasn’t taunting Patrick Mahomes ... and what that means

November 20, 2018 02:56 AM

A Chiefs team like no other lost a game like no other, and maybe that’s OK

November 20, 2018 02:35 AM

Miscues, loss overshadowed solid stat line for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce

November 20, 2018 02:20 AM

Loss hurt, but this Chiefs D-lineman broke a long scoring drought vs. Rams

November 20, 2018 01:40 AM

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Hello, kitties! For a fee, you can get coffee and play with adoptable cats at new cafe

Local

Hello, kitties! For a fee, you can get coffee and play with adoptable cats at new cafe

November 19, 2018 07:28 PM

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant & grocery store health inspections for Nov. 20

November 20, 2018 05:30 AM

Family of Shawnee Mission South student killed in KCPD van wreck sues police officer

November 19, 2018 06:13 PM

Lee’s Summit couple among group indicted for $62 million cocaine conspiracy

November 19, 2018 05:58 PM

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Judge weighs Somali immigrants’ testimony in bomb plot case

Nation & world

Judge weighs Somali immigrants’ testimony in bomb plot case

November 19, 2018 03:25 PM

Chicago hospital shooting claims 3 lives; gunman also dead

November 19, 2018 09:35 PM

Convicted murderer quiet on why he killed wife, daughters

November 20, 2018 12:50 AM

‘Train to Christmas Town’ with dozens of children onboard hits, kills man and woman

November 19, 2018 04:36 PM

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Battle over Pelosi’s bid for speaker reveals the dysfunction in Congress

Opinion

Battle over Pelosi’s bid for speaker reveals the dysfunction in Congress

November 20, 2018 05:00 AM

Here’s how Kansas can reverse some of the damage Kris Kobach did as secretary of state

November 19, 2018 04:50 PM

Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Emanuel Cleaver, Sharice Davids should support a new leader to replace Nancy Pelosi

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

A Children’s Mercy nurse, a patient and a decision that led to 6 transplant surgeries

A nurse at Children’s Mercy hospital wanted to donate a kidney to a patient but wasn’t a match. So the hospital worked with KU to start a transplant chain that ended with three patients getting new kidneys.

Blogs & Columns

Here are the highlights from Rams’ 54-51 win over the Chiefs

November 20, 2018 12:24 AM

‘An all-time classic.’ Chiefs may have lost, but the nation was captivated

November 19, 2018 10:59 PM

Rams’ Marcus Peters got into Patrick Mahomes’ face and appeared to be taunting him

November 19, 2018 10:23 PM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 19 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 19 2018

November 19, 2018 05:10 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 07:39 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

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Cityscape

Cityscape

Hello, kitties! For a fee, you can get coffee and play with adoptable cats at new cafe

Whiskers Cat Cafe will open at 3705 Southwest Trafficway. Customers make reservations and for $10, get a cup of coffee and an hour to hang out with “free roaming” rescue cats. Most can be adopted.

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She grew up poor on a Kansas farm. Now her story is a National Book Award finalist

Books

She grew up poor on a Kansas farm. Now her story is a National Book Award finalist

November 19, 2018 10:07 AM

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‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

Entertainment

‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

November 19, 2018 09:53 AM

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