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Jury awards $6.5M to KC man nearly killed in Taser incident with Independence police

December 14, 2018 02:34 PM

Missouri Auditor Galloway agrees to investigate AG’s office with ‘heightened scrutiny’

Government & Politics

Missouri Auditor Galloway agrees to investigate AG’s office with ‘heightened scrutiny’

December 14, 2018 02:00 PM

KCK high school student identified as victim of Thursday SUV crash

Local

KCK high school student identified as victim of Thursday SUV crash

December 14, 2018 03:16 PM

A familiar failure: Chiefs use playoff script in haunting regular-season loss

Sam Mellinger

A familiar failure: Chiefs use playoff script in haunting regular-season loss

December 14, 2018 01:08 AM

Wonderscope Children’s Museum gets big boost for new $15 million home in south KC

Local

Wonderscope Children’s Museum gets big boost for new $15 million home in south KC

December 14, 2018 05:30 AM

St. Teresa’s leader who tackled controversy retiring; replacement promises diversity

Local

St. Teresa’s leader who tackled controversy retiring; replacement promises diversity

December 13, 2018 06:06 PM

Eric Berry’s return to Chiefs offers fresh hope despite prime-time loss to Chargers

Vahe Gregorian

Eric Berry’s return to Chiefs offers fresh hope despite prime-time loss to Chargers

December 14, 2018 01:48 AM

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Family, classmates remember KCK teen killed in crash as a ‘go-getter,’ ‘always smiling’

December 14, 2018 10:23 PM

Chris Klieman gives K-State football fans exciting preview in NDSU playoff victory

December 14, 2018 10:38 PM

Fort Worth judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, casts doubt on insurance for millions

December 14, 2018 08:09 PM

National group challenges Kansas telemedicine abortion ban on behalf of Wichita clinic

November 08, 2018 04:33 PM

Missouri GOP should butt out and stop playing politics with Hawley investigation

December 14, 2018 05:54 PM

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Colorful Christmas lights set Sar Ko Par Trails Park aglow

December 13, 2018 09:06 PM

Armored truck spills money all over New Jersey highway

December 13, 2018 01:54 PM

Trains of all sizes are running full steam ahead at Union Station

December 11, 2018 05:39 PM

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Chris Klieman gives K-State football fans exciting preview in NDSU playoff victory

Sports

Chris Klieman gives K-State football fans exciting preview in NDSU playoff victory

December 14, 2018 10:38 PM

Chiefs’ secondary takes a hit as Kendall Fuller to have surgery, report says

December 14, 2018 09:25 AM

Heading into KU game, Villanova’s three-point shooting remains dangerous

December 14, 2018 05:18 PM

Sporting KC signs Rodney Wallace, acquires forward in trade with Vancouver

December 14, 2018 04:15 PM

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Family, classmates remember KCK teen killed in crash as a ‘go-getter,’ ‘always smiling’

Local

Family, classmates remember KCK teen killed in crash as a ‘go-getter,’ ‘always smiling’

December 14, 2018 10:23 PM

National group challenges Kansas telemedicine abortion ban on behalf of Wichita clinic

November 08, 2018 04:33 PM

USA Today: Veteran died after KC VA police officer injured him during traffic stop

December 14, 2018 05:02 PM

KC police investigate shooting near Northeast High School

December 14, 2018 03:50 PM

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Climate talks extended as island nations demand action

Nation & world

Climate talks extended as island nations demand action

December 14, 2018 04:10 PM

Priest ruined teen’s funeral by saying he might not get into heaven, Michigan family says

December 14, 2018 03:01 PM

‘Die Hard’ is not a Christmas movie, is it? New mash-up video offers a final answer

December 14, 2018 02:15 PM

He pretended to be a woman to put hit on ‘ex-fiance’ — but he was the target, cops say

December 14, 2018 10:55 AM

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Missouri GOP should butt out and stop playing politics with Hawley investigation

Opinion

Missouri GOP should butt out and stop playing politics with Hawley investigation

December 14, 2018 05:54 PM

More Kansas Republicans are considering defecting to the Democrats. Is this a trend?

December 13, 2018 06:34 PM

3 Hickman Mills students were shot and killed this year. How will the community respond?

December 13, 2018 05:38 PM

Kevin Yoder was derailed by Trump, but he served Kansas well

December 14, 2018 04:31 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

KC-area nursing home among worst in US; owner accused in NY human trafficking scam

Hidden Lake Care Center in Raytown is on a federal list of the worst nursing homes in the nation. One of its owners is accused of a human trafficking scheme involving nurses from the Philippines.

Blogs & Columns

Patriots fans call out Chiefs fans about video of beer thrown at Chargers players

December 14, 2018 12:59 PM

Here’s how the AFC playoff picture looks after Chiefs’ loss to Chargers

December 14, 2018 09:50 AM

Chiefs fans have mixed emotions after last-second loss to Chargers

December 13, 2018 11:16 PM

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

December 14, 2018 04:09 AM

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

December 14, 2018 04:09 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 04:41 PM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Die Hard’ is not a Christmas movie, is it? New mash-up video offers a final answer

A new Cassetteboy video mash-up of “Die Hard” and “12 Days of Christmas” seeks to be the last word on an ongoing holiday debate: Is the 1988 Bruce Willis action flick a Christmas movie?

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This lesser known holiday classic will quietly endure

Books

This lesser known holiday classic will quietly endure

December 14, 2018 10:10 AM

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Wonderscope Children’s Museum gets big boost for new $15 million home in south KC

Local

Wonderscope Children’s Museum gets big boost for new $15 million home in south KC

December 14, 2018 05:30 AM

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