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Greg Orman faces challenge over thousands of petition signatures

Government & Politics

Greg Orman faces challenge over thousands of petition signatures

A Democrat filed an objection Monday to independent candidate Greg Orman’s candidacy, alleging counties failed to meet a deadline to certify more than 6,000 signatures.

August 20, 2018 05:36 PM

Priest sex abuse victims want Pennsylvania-style investigation in Missouri, Kansas

Faith

Priest sex abuse victims want Pennsylvania-style investigation in Missouri, Kansas

August 20, 2018 01:20 PM

Metropolitan Community College overcharged some students. But it’s not telling them

Local

Metropolitan Community College overcharged some students. But it’s not telling them

August 20, 2018 03:23 PM

Governor hopefuls want power to change KanCare. Colyer official says they’ll have it

Government & Politics

Governor hopefuls want power to change KanCare. Colyer official says they’ll have it

August 20, 2018 03:47 PM

Former top Missouri Democrat faces up to five years in prison for campaign fund theft

Government & Politics

Former top Missouri Democrat faces up to five years in prison for campaign fund theft

August 20, 2018 12:30 PM

Chiefs preseason game No. 3, at Chicago Bears: Kickoff time, TV, what to watch for

Chiefs

Chiefs preseason game No. 3, at Chicago Bears: Kickoff time, TV, what to watch for

August 20, 2018 12:50 PM

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant & grocery store health inspections for Aug. 20

Cityscape

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant & grocery store health inspections for Aug. 20

August 17, 2018 06:26 PM

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In 1-0 loss to the Rays, Jorge López takes fall as Royals offense remains dormant

August 20, 2018 10:07 PM

KU Jayhawks Q&A: The best hoops noncon games, QBs and some thoughts on Adidas

August 20, 2018 05:05 PM

New KU softball coach has ties to Team USA, Texas Longhorns

August 20, 2018 08:55 PM

Police seek help in locating missing and endangered elderly Cass man with Alzheimer’s

August 20, 2018 08:25 PM

Point guard Tre Mann to visit KU in September; Tarik Black signs with team in Israel

August 20, 2018 07:42 PM

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Man taking selfie dangerously close to feeding bears could be charged

August 20, 2018 04:08 PM

Traffic stopped on SF Bay Bridge due to car stunt sideshow

August 20, 2018 01:01 PM

Sporting KC’s Johnny Russell gifts game-worn jersey to 9-year-old fan celebrating birthday

August 19, 2018 10:24 AM

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In 1-0 loss to the Rays, Jorge López takes fall as Royals offense remains dormant

Sports

In 1-0 loss to the Rays, Jorge López takes fall as Royals offense remains dormant

August 20, 2018 10:07 PM

KU Jayhawks Q&A: The best hoops noncon games, QBs and some thoughts on Adidas

August 20, 2018 05:05 PM

New KU softball coach has ties to Team USA, Texas Longhorns

August 20, 2018 08:55 PM

Point guard Tre Mann to visit KU in September; Tarik Black signs with team in Israel

August 20, 2018 07:42 PM

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Police seek help in locating missing and endangered elderly Cass man with Alzheimer’s

Local

Police seek help in locating missing and endangered elderly Cass man with Alzheimer’s

August 20, 2018 08:25 PM

University of Missouri freshman enrollment jumps, but overall numbers are still down

August 20, 2018 07:05 PM

Longtime Crossroads retailer Bob Jones Shoes is closing

August 20, 2018 06:16 PM

Road rage shooting outside Raytown Family Dollar: One car hit, two people arrested

August 20, 2018 04:16 PM

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Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants

Nation & world

Trump ready to ease rules on coal-fired power plants

August 20, 2018 07:32 PM

A Denmark daycare said baby should dress ‘more like a girl.’ Mom’s KU response ROCKed

August 20, 2018 09:37 AM

Michigan official faces manslaughter trial over Flint deaths

August 20, 2018 07:49 PM

Pope: No effort spared to fight abuse, but offers no details

August 20, 2018 06:17 PM

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Missouri is one of the most dangerous states for domestic abuse victims. Here’s why

Opinion

Missouri is one of the most dangerous states for domestic abuse victims. Here’s why

August 20, 2018 05:20 PM

Claire McCaskill will do what Republicans would not — consider a Supreme Court nominee

August 20, 2018 03:48 PM

The Catholic Church belongs to the flock, not the bishops

August 20, 2018 08:33 PM

Missouri parents fight for their kids’ right to eat McDonald’s Happy Meals in school

August 20, 2018 03:24 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

A lasting legacy: Teen killed in church van crash touched lives beyond Overland Park

The father of Samara Bayse, whose name means ‘protected by God,’ finds an everlasting strength in his daughter’s life after she was one of three teens killed in a church van crash Friday.

Blogs & Columns

Golfer misses out on PGA card when final shot at Web.com tournament is an inch short

August 20, 2018 02:12 PM

Eric Stonestreet makes an ‘official’ recruiting visit to K-State football team

August 20, 2018 10:19 AM

NFL Network host on Patrick Mahomes’ throw: ‘He is a gift from the football gods’

August 20, 2018 09:07 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 20, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 20, 2018

August 20, 2018 06:12 PM

Photo gallery: Royals 6, Blue Jays 2

Photo gallery: Royals 6, Blue Jays 2

August 17, 2018 01:21 AM

Photo gallery: Blue Jays 6, Royals 5

Photo gallery: Blue Jays 6, Royals 5

August 16, 2018 12:00 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Beating King of Pop, The Eagles have No.1 album of all-time

The Eagles' greatest hits album has moonwalked past Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to become history's best-selling album of all-time.

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Soul searching: Sam Smith’s potent sound is diluted at Kansas City’s Sprint Center

Music News & Reviews

Soul searching: Sam Smith’s potent sound is diluted at Kansas City’s Sprint Center

August 19, 2018 10:05 AM

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Keith Urban leaves country in the dust at the Sprint Center

Music News & Reviews

Keith Urban leaves country in the dust at the Sprint Center

August 18, 2018 07:52 AM

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