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GM union workers at Kansas City’s Fairfax plant on strike for ‘as long as it takes’

Business

GM union workers at Kansas City’s Fairfax plant on strike for ‘as long as it takes’

“The livelihood of this country is at stake as far as I’m concerned,” the local union president said.

September 16, 2019 12:33 PM

Mistrial declared in KCK priest’s sex abuse case after jury is unable to reach verdict

Crime

Mistrial declared in KCK priest’s sex abuse case after jury is unable to reach verdict

September 16, 2019 06:00 PM

This ‘Saturday Night Live’ Angel will flip the switch at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony

Entertainment

This ‘Saturday Night Live’ Angel will flip the switch at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony

September 16, 2019 05:14 PM

With Mike Trout out, Royals’ Jorge Soler is in position to win AL home run crown

Royals

With Mike Trout out, Royals’ Jorge Soler is in position to win AL home run crown

September 16, 2019 05:22 PM

KC’s Lee Salem, godfather to such classic comic strips as ‘Doonesbury,’ ‘Cathy,’ dies

Local

KC’s Lee Salem, godfather to such classic comic strips as ‘Doonesbury,’ ‘Cathy,’ dies

September 16, 2019 04:04 PM

Even after border war truce, Missouri offers $62M to JoCo firm moving to Kansas City

Business

Even after border war truce, Missouri offers $62M to JoCo firm moving to Kansas City

September 16, 2019 05:00 AM

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California apparel brand chooses Johnson County for its first pop-up retail shop

September 16, 2019 04:51 PM

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The secret sauce behind KU football’s offensive explosion vs. Boston College

September 16, 2019 07:50 PM

Teen with AK-47 threatens to kill 400 people at school ‘for fun,’ Oklahoma cops say

September 16, 2019 06:31 PM

Chiefs add to their offensive line before Sunday’s game against Ravens

September 16, 2019 05:09 PM

‘SNL’ rescinds cast invitation to Gillis over YouTube video

September 16, 2019 03:42 PM

Could Arrowhead Stadium have a throwback look for Chiefs opener?

September 16, 2019 04:34 PM

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Demarcus Lawrence explains why he refused an autograph request from a child

September 11, 2019 03:24 PM

Great Abaco Island and Grand Bahama Island before and after Hurricane Dorian

September 11, 2019 10:01 AM

Les Miles’ on message to team after upset win: ‘Is that enough?’

September 16, 2019 04:24 PM

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With Mike Trout out, Royals’ Jorge Soler is in position to win AL home run crown

Sports

With Mike Trout out, Royals’ Jorge Soler is in position to win AL home run crown

September 16, 2019 05:22 PM

Chiefs add to their offensive line before Sunday’s game against Ravens

September 16, 2019 05:09 PM

Missouri Tigers football vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: Time, TV, line, things to know

September 16, 2019 01:34 PM

KU Jayhawks football vs. West Virginia: Kickoff time, TV, 5 things to know

September 16, 2019 04:01 PM

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This JoCo district wants to tear down and rebuild more schools. Why not just renovate?

Local

This JoCo district wants to tear down and rebuild more schools. Why not just renovate?

September 16, 2019 05:00 AM

Mistrial declared in KCK priest’s sex abuse case after jury is unable to reach verdict

September 16, 2019 06:00 PM

California apparel brand chooses Johnson County for its first pop-up retail shop

September 16, 2019 04:51 PM

This ‘Saturday Night Live’ Angel will flip the switch at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony

September 16, 2019 05:14 PM

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Trump: It looks like Iran hit Saudis, no military option yet

Nation & world

Trump: It looks like Iran hit Saudis, no military option yet

September 16, 2019 05:47 PM

As shock wears off, mental health concerns grow in Bahamas

September 16, 2019 06:53 AM

AP source: New York prosecutors subpoena Trump’s tax returns

September 16, 2019 04:48 PM

Times faces questions all around for Kavanaugh story

September 16, 2019 04:43 PM

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Helping Bahamians Rebuild Is a Matter of Basic Morality — and Thwarting China

Opinion

Helping Bahamians Rebuild Is a Matter of Basic Morality — and Thwarting China

September 16, 2019 10:23 AM

Was KC Catholic school teacher really fired because she wouldn’t have an abortion?

September 16, 2019 05:00 AM

A habit Kris Kobach just can’t quit — unsuccessfully chasing undocumented immigrants

September 15, 2019 05:00 AM

Catholic sex abuse crisis fills me with despair. But this JoCo church is still an oasis

September 15, 2019 05:00 AM

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How many lazy rivers does Johnson County need? New community centers controversial

Johnson County cities are rushing to plan and build their own large, luxurious community centers with lazy rivers, party rooms and twisting slides. But some taxpayers say they don’t want to foot the bill.

Blogs & Columns

Could Arrowhead Stadium have a throwback look for Chiefs opener?

September 16, 2019 04:34 PM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Baltimore Ravens

September 16, 2019 09:59 AM

Chiefs’ AFC West rivals let victory ‘slip away’ in gut-wrenching fashion on Sunday

September 16, 2019 09:25 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 28, Raiders 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 28, Raiders 10

September 16, 2019 05:43 PM

Photo gallery: American Royal World Series of Barbecue

Photo gallery: American Royal World Series of Barbecue

September 14, 2019 11:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 9, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 9, 2019

September 11, 2019 08:34 PM

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This ‘Saturday Night Live’ Angel will flip the switch at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony

Heidi Gardner, a Kansas City native, was working on the Country Club Plaza the year Paul Rudd flipped the switch for the lighting ceremony. She missed seeing him, but she gets the switch this Thanksgiving.

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KC’s Lee Salem, godfather to such classic comic strips as ‘Doonesbury,’ ‘Cathy,’ dies

Local

KC’s Lee Salem, godfather to such classic comic strips as ‘Doonesbury,’ ‘Cathy,’ dies

September 16, 2019 04:04 PM

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‘SNL’ rescinds cast invitation to Gillis over YouTube video

Entertainment

‘SNL’ rescinds cast invitation to Gillis over YouTube video

September 16, 2019 03:42 PM

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