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Is Claire McCaskill as moderate as she says she is? Depends who you ask

Government & Politics

Is Claire McCaskill as moderate as she says she is? Depends who you ask

Claire McCaskill portrays herself as a moderate on the campaign trail. But as she faces her most formidable challenger, Republican Attorney General Josh Hawley, her centrist bona fides are being questioned.

October 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Shake Shack plans Kansas location just weeks after opening on the Plaza

Cityscape

Shake Shack plans Kansas location just weeks after opening on the Plaza

October 23, 2018 08:56 AM

Shawnee Mission South senior killed in KCPD van wreck was ‘impressive kid’

Local

Shawnee Mission South senior killed in KCPD van wreck was ‘impressive kid’

October 22, 2018 06:15 PM

Kansas man ‘behind on bills’ charged with robbing small-town Missouri bank

Crime

Kansas man ‘behind on bills’ charged with robbing small-town Missouri bank

October 22, 2018 04:09 PM

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

Editorials

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

October 22, 2018 08:03 PM

‘Simply no justification’: Mother sues Independence police for fatally shooting son

Local

‘Simply no justification’: Mother sues Independence police for fatally shooting son

October 22, 2018 02:55 PM

Elderly widows targeted in ‘romance’ fraud; suspect arrested at KCI leaving country

Crime

Elderly widows targeted in ‘romance’ fraud; suspect arrested at KCI leaving country

October 22, 2018 10:32 AM

Latest News

Florida man accused of touching woman inappropriately on plane, saying Trump said it’s ‘OK’

October 23, 2018 08:03 AM

Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

October 23, 2018 09:58 AM

Lee’s Summit man charged after drunken night involving pumpkin smashing, SUV fire

October 23, 2018 09:43 AM

Even as an 8-year-old basketball player, Patrick Mahomes had an amazing arm

October 23, 2018 08:29 AM

Trump sends CIA director to Turkey to review Khashoggi case

October 23, 2018 08:11 AM

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Which Kansas City Chiefs Kareem Hunt leap is your favorite?

October 22, 2018 05:43 PM

Boy with one hand moved to tears after getting Shaquem Griffin jersey for birthday

October 23, 2018 09:47 AM

Caught on Camera: Man smashes Lawrence family’s pumpkins

October 21, 2018 10:34 AM

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Even as an 8-year-old basketball player, Patrick Mahomes had an amazing arm

Sports

Even as an 8-year-old basketball player, Patrick Mahomes had an amazing arm

October 23, 2018 08:29 AM

Robin Pingeton, Mizzou women land five-star St. Louis recruit Aijha Blackwell

October 22, 2018 06:35 PM

Chiefs may suddenly have options at safety, plus other snap-count observations

October 22, 2018 04:34 PM

With Jontay Porter out, where does Missouri look for scoring and rebounding?

October 22, 2018 04:14 PM

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Lee’s Summit man charged after drunken night involving pumpkin smashing, SUV fire

Local

Lee’s Summit man charged after drunken night involving pumpkin smashing, SUV fire

October 23, 2018 09:43 AM

Southbound I-29 near KCI reopens after semi truck fire causes shut down

October 22, 2018 09:36 PM

18-year-old found guilty in January murder of Kansas City man

October 22, 2018 07:00 PM

Shawnee Mission South senior killed in KCPD van wreck was ‘impressive kid’

October 22, 2018 06:15 PM

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Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Nation & world

Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

October 23, 2018 09:58 AM

Florida man accused of touching woman inappropriately on plane, saying Trump said it’s ‘OK’

October 23, 2018 08:03 AM

Trump sends CIA director to Turkey to review Khashoggi case

October 23, 2018 08:11 AM

Law enforcement official: Soros device had bomb components

October 23, 2018 08:59 AM

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Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

Opinion

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

October 22, 2018 08:03 PM

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

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

Greg Orman’s best argument is one Kansas Democrats should be making more forcefully

October 22, 2018 05:30 AM

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

October 22, 2018 08:03 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

A look at Missouri’s 3 medical marijuana ballot questions and lessons from Colorado

A majority of Missouri leaders in the Missouri Influencers project were in favor of the state joining 30 other states that have legalized marijuana for medical use. But dissenters include a toxicologist.

Blogs & Columns

Even as an 8-year-old basketball player, Patrick Mahomes had an amazing arm

October 23, 2018 08:29 AM

ESPN reporter on Chiefs tailgating Sunday: ‘There’s no better parking lot in America’

October 22, 2018 12:23 PM

‘Chiefs are a true Super Bowl contender.’ Here’s the buzz about KC after Sunday’s win

October 22, 2018 10:28 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

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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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‘Silence of the Lambs’ is the scariest movie for 6 states, map shows. What about yours?

Entertainment

‘Silence of the Lambs’ is the scariest movie for 6 states, map shows. What about yours?

October 22, 2018 05:27 PM

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Hawaiian singer Willie K stuns with a ukulele rendition of the National Anthem

Entertainment

Hawaiian singer Willie K stuns with a ukulele rendition of the National Anthem

October 22, 2018 10:55 AM

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