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Mahomes’ magic nearly upends Patriots ... and serves notice for Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs lost 43-40 to the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, but Patrick Mahomes demonstrated again why the Chiefs are a force to be reckoned with despite their woeful defense.

October 15, 2018 01:36 AM

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

The Missouri Influencer Series

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

October 15, 2018 04:00 AM

Snow falls at Kansas City International Airport, breaking 120-year-old record

Weather

Snow falls at Kansas City International Airport, breaking 120-year-old record

October 15, 2018 08:18 AM

A homecoming and coronation, Janelle Monáe dazzles in first hometown show in 5 years

Music News & Reviews

A homecoming and coronation, Janelle Monáe dazzles in first hometown show in 5 years

October 14, 2018 11:46 AM

Furious comeback falls short: Patriots slip by Chiefs, and unbeaten season goes poof

Chiefs

Furious comeback falls short: Patriots slip by Chiefs, and unbeaten season goes poof

October 14, 2018 10:54 PM

East Side to Jermaine Reed: Yes, you’re at home, but this is no way to treat family

Opinion

East Side to Jermaine Reed: Yes, you’re at home, but this is no way to treat family

October 15, 2018 05:30 AM

12 KC public schools students have been killed or shot this year. Where’s the outrage?

Editorials

12 KC public schools students have been killed or shot this year. Where’s the outrage?

October 15, 2018 05:30 AM

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Government spends millions to guard Confederate cemeteries

October 15, 2018 10:36 AM

OnStar alerts police to fatal crash on Bruce R. Watkins Drive in Kansas City

October 15, 2018 10:29 AM

Patriots players had high praise for Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs

October 15, 2018 10:03 AM

Hopes for Brexit deal foiled by Irish border issue

October 15, 2018 09:29 AM

Trump says Saudi king denies knowledge of missing journalist

October 15, 2018 09:01 AM

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18-wheeler takes a tumble off California highway

October 14, 2018 11:11 AM

Michigan bowling alley employee hit in head with bowling ball in attack

October 14, 2018 10:48 AM

Helicopter crew assesses damage at Panama City beach after Hurricane Michael

October 14, 2018 11:12 AM

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Patriots players had high praise for Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs

Sports

Patriots players had high praise for Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs

October 15, 2018 10:03 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

October 15, 2018 08:53 AM

Mahomes’ magic nearly upends Patriots ... and serves notice for Chiefs

October 15, 2018 01:36 AM

Four ways the Chiefs might drag their struggling defense deep into the playoffs

October 15, 2018 02:02 AM

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OnStar alerts police to fatal crash on Bruce R. Watkins Drive in Kansas City

Local

OnStar alerts police to fatal crash on Bruce R. Watkins Drive in Kansas City

October 15, 2018 10:29 AM

Snow falls at Kansas City International Airport, breaking 120-year-old record

October 15, 2018 08:18 AM

‘That would not be fun’: Escapee nabbed after 4 days in KCK still wearing handcuffs

October 14, 2018 07:09 PM

‘Act of horrid cruelty’: Pit bull shot in face awaits surgery at KC-area pet rescue

October 14, 2018 06:04 PM

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Trump says Saudi king denies knowledge of missing journalist

Nation & world

Trump says Saudi king denies knowledge of missing journalist

October 15, 2018 09:01 AM

Government spends millions to guard Confederate cemeteries

October 15, 2018 10:36 AM

Hopes for Brexit deal foiled by Irish border issue

October 15, 2018 09:29 AM

GOP plays blame game while fighting to save House majority

October 15, 2018 09:50 AM

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East Side to Jermaine Reed: Yes, you’re at home, but this is no way to treat family

Opinion

East Side to Jermaine Reed: Yes, you’re at home, but this is no way to treat family

October 15, 2018 05:30 AM

12 KC public schools students have been killed or shot this year. Where’s the outrage?

October 15, 2018 05:30 AM

KC voters keep raising their own taxes. When will enough be enough?

October 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Like Trump, Kobach wants to preserve power for white men

October 09, 2018 08:36 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

A home in hard times: Teens killed by van were among many sheltered by Belton woman

Belton’s Tina Coley has been sheltering teenagers in hard times of homelessness, addictions and poverty. Her household was hit hard by the deaths of Cody Langer and Jacob Zimmer, struck and killed by a van.

Blogs & Columns

Patriots players had high praise for Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs

October 15, 2018 10:03 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

October 15, 2018 08:53 AM

Four ways the Chiefs might drag their struggling defense deep into the playoffs

October 15, 2018 02:02 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 30, Jaguars 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 30, Jaguars 14

October 07, 2018 08:10 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

A homecoming and coronation, Janelle Monáe dazzles in first hometown show in 5 years

Kansas City, Kan., native and pop star Janelle Monáe came to the Starlight Theater for her first headlining show in five years, giving an astounding performance of self assurance and audacity to a nearly sold-out crowd.

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One-man band and 51,000 fans: Everyone wins at Ed Sheeran’s Arrowhead concert in KC

Music News & Reviews

One-man band and 51,000 fans: Everyone wins at Ed Sheeran’s Arrowhead concert in KC

October 14, 2018 09:21 AM

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Misty Copeland shares advice from Prince: ‘You can be whatever you want to be’

Performing Arts

Misty Copeland shares advice from Prince: ‘You can be whatever you want to be’

July 27, 2017 12:39 PM

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