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Kansas City faces waves of storms, flash flooding as south braces for tornadoes

Multiple rounds of storms are coming toward the Kansas City region Monday and Tuesday.

May 20, 2019 04:27 PM

Soldier convicted of Afghan murder leaves Leavenworth prison, hopes for Trump’s pardon

Local

Soldier convicted of Afghan murder leaves Leavenworth prison, hopes for Trump’s pardon

May 20, 2019 01:08 PM

Olathe East student killed when $8 Xanax deal fell through: newly released court docs

Crime

Olathe East student killed when $8 Xanax deal fell through: newly released court docs

May 20, 2019 02:18 PM

Men detained near Missouri abortion ban protest had no ‘pipe bombs’ as reported: KCPD

Local

Men detained near Missouri abortion ban protest had no ‘pipe bombs’ as reported: KCPD

May 20, 2019 02:53 PM

Give Kansas college students a break: Freeze tuition at state universities for a year

Editorials

Give Kansas college students a break: Freeze tuition at state universities for a year

May 20, 2019 03:26 PM

George Strait adds second Kansas City date after first concert quickly sells out

Entertainment

George Strait adds second Kansas City date after first concert quickly sells out

May 20, 2019 03:59 PM

KU looks to dismiss lawsuit by fired football coach David Beaty over contract payout

University of Kansas

KU looks to dismiss lawsuit by fired football coach David Beaty over contract payout

May 20, 2019 01:19 PM

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Trump approves disaster declaration for parts of Missouri, bringing funds for repairs

May 20, 2019 08:38 PM

Man attacked Kansas City woman in her home at knifepoint in rape case matched by DNA

May 20, 2019 08:14 PM

Tornado in Barton County causes damage to buildings, power lines

May 20, 2019 06:55 PM

SportsBeat KC podcast: Nicky Lopez, the Chiefs’ next phase and Brooks Koepka’s smooch

May 20, 2019 07:49 PM

Man charged with DWI after allegedly crashing into Lee’s Summit police headquarters

May 20, 2019 06:28 PM

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Hundreds protest Missouri abortion ban at Plaza in Kansas City

May 19, 2019 02:57 PM

Softball team perfectly executes hidden-ball trick to seal win

May 20, 2019 11:39 AM

Video shows woman pushing 74-year-old man off bus, killing him

May 20, 2019 01:58 PM

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SportsBeat KC podcast: Nicky Lopez, the Chiefs’ next phase and Brooks Koepka’s smooch

Sports

SportsBeat KC podcast: Nicky Lopez, the Chiefs’ next phase and Brooks Koepka’s smooch

May 20, 2019 07:49 PM

No. 6-ranked recruit R.J. Hampton cuts Kentucky from list. Will he visit KU again?

May 20, 2019 03:48 PM

‘Will pass rush for hot wings:’ Former Mizzou player makes pitch for NFL tryout

May 20, 2019 01:47 PM

KU looks to dismiss lawsuit by fired football coach David Beaty over contract payout

May 20, 2019 01:19 PM

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Trump approves disaster declaration for parts of Missouri, bringing funds for repairs

Local

Trump approves disaster declaration for parts of Missouri, bringing funds for repairs

May 20, 2019 08:38 PM

Man attacked Kansas City woman in her home at knifepoint in rape case matched by DNA

May 20, 2019 08:14 PM

Man charged with DWI after allegedly crashing into Lee’s Summit police headquarters

May 20, 2019 06:28 PM

Cinemark Palace at the Plaza says goodbye: ‘Thank you for letting us entertain you’

May 20, 2019 06:27 PM

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Ex-White House lawyer won’t testify after Trump direction

Nation & world

Ex-White House lawyer won’t testify after Trump direction

May 20, 2019 08:03 PM

You can take your dog to the movies — and drink liquor — at this Texas theater

May 20, 2019 02:35 PM

$15 minimum wage becomes part of 2020 presidential landscape

May 20, 2019 10:54 AM

5th migrant child dies after detention by US border agents

May 20, 2019 06:18 PM

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Give Kansas college students a break: Freeze tuition at state universities for a year

Opinion

Give Kansas college students a break: Freeze tuition at state universities for a year

May 20, 2019 03:26 PM

Missourians subsidize KC stadiums to tune of $3 million per year. When will Kansans chip in?

May 19, 2019 05:00 AM

Joe Biden is not going to play the millennial grievance game

May 20, 2019 08:27 PM

Will KCK be the next city to finally lift its ban on pit bulls?

May 20, 2019 05:00 AM

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Veterans group leader: Is KC VA’s yearlong silence on Missouri vet’s death a coverup?

It’s been a year since 66-year-old veteran Dale Farhner died following an altercation with police at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The hospital has not released any information about it.

Blogs & Columns

Patrick Mahomes on why he believes he can throw a football 100 yards in Mexico City

May 20, 2019 12:43 PM

Oddsmakers: Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are both favorites to repeat in 2019

May 20, 2019 10:35 AM

Softball team uses hidden-ball trick to clinch spot in Women’s College World Series

May 20, 2019 09:22 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 03:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 01:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 01:16 PM

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Cinemark Palace at the Plaza says goodbye: ‘Thank you for letting us entertain you’

After two decades on the Country Club Plaza, the Cinemark theater has closed. Plaza officials previously said an “upscale movie theater” was on their wish list as it welcomes Nordstrom in 2021.

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George Strait adds second Kansas City date after first concert quickly sells out

Entertainment

George Strait adds second Kansas City date after first concert quickly sells out

May 20, 2019 03:59 PM

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Paul Rudd hosts SNL and gives a ‘best man speech’; will soon be in KC for Big Slick

Entertainment

Paul Rudd hosts SNL and gives a ‘best man speech’; will soon be in KC for Big Slick

May 19, 2019 10:16 AM

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