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‘I want it to be over.’ Despair descends on Missouri girl mysteriously struck blind

Local

‘I want it to be over.’ Despair descends on Missouri girl mysteriously struck blind

Lacking sight has given her troubling insights into how people with disabilities are viewed.

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

Will it be Jolie Justus or Quinton Lucas? KC voters head to polls to elect new mayor

Elections

Will it be Jolie Justus or Quinton Lucas? KC voters head to polls to elect new mayor

June 17, 2019 05:39 PM

Court filing reveals inspection at heart of fight over Missouri’s last abortion clinic

Health Care

Court filing reveals inspection at heart of fight over Missouri’s last abortion clinic

June 17, 2019 04:37 PM

Former FBI agent who investigated Greitens indicted for perjury, evidence tampering

Government & Politics

Former FBI agent who investigated Greitens indicted for perjury, evidence tampering

June 17, 2019 02:40 PM

Here’s your guide to Kansas City’s election: The candidates, the issues and more

Elections

Here’s your guide to Kansas City’s election: The candidates, the issues and more

June 13, 2019 05:00 AM

The Star’s endorsements for KC mayor, City Council and Question 1 in Tuesday’s election

Editorials

The Star’s endorsements for KC mayor, City Council and Question 1 in Tuesday’s election

June 17, 2019 01:34 PM

Self discusses Woodland’s cell phone message as well as McCormack, Wilson, other topics

University of Kansas

Self discusses Woodland’s cell phone message as well as McCormack, Wilson, other topics

June 17, 2019 04:22 PM

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Royals rally for come-from-behind win over Mariners in series opener in Seattle

June 18, 2019 01:18 AM

Kansas City man convicted of gun charge after trying to get into resident’s home

June 17, 2019 08:55 PM

Royals reliever Wily Peralta getting back to putting opposing hitters on their heels

June 17, 2019 08:39 PM

Royals GM Dayton Moore on perspective, the way forward and Bubba Starling

June 17, 2019 08:04 PM

Former ITT Tech students get millions in relief from student loan debt

June 17, 2019 06:38 PM

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Sights and sounds at sixth annual Boulevardia festival

June 15, 2019 05:17 PM

Video captures car chase near Legends

June 15, 2019 03:42 PM

Construction worker injured at Children’s Mercy building site

June 17, 2019 12:52 PM

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Royals rally for come-from-behind win over Mariners in series opener in Seattle

Sports

Royals rally for come-from-behind win over Mariners in series opener in Seattle

June 18, 2019 01:18 AM

Royals reliever Wily Peralta getting back to putting opposing hitters on their heels

June 17, 2019 08:39 PM

Royals GM Dayton Moore on perspective, the way forward and Bubba Starling

June 17, 2019 08:04 PM

Self discusses Woodland’s cell phone message as well as McCormack, Wilson, other topics

June 17, 2019 04:22 PM

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Kansas City man convicted of gun charge after trying to get into resident’s home

Local

Kansas City man convicted of gun charge after trying to get into resident’s home

June 17, 2019 08:55 PM

Former ITT Tech students get millions in relief from student loan debt

June 17, 2019 06:38 PM

One dead in Shawnee wreck; truck crashed through fence outside home, witness says

June 17, 2019 05:51 PM

Missouri AG sues Cass County town for disbanding police force ‘behind closed doors’

June 17, 2019 05:26 PM

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Police: 4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors rally in Toronto

Nation & world

Police: 4 shot, 3 arrested at Raptors rally in Toronto

June 17, 2019 07:54 PM

Trump campaign fires pollsters after mixed messaging

June 17, 2019 10:07 PM

Masked gunman killed in shootout at Dallas courthouse

June 17, 2019 09:56 PM

Blackout in South America raises questions about power grid

June 17, 2019 07:39 PM

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The Star’s endorsements for KC mayor, City Council and Question 1 in Tuesday’s election

Opinion

The Star’s endorsements for KC mayor, City Council and Question 1 in Tuesday’s election

June 17, 2019 01:34 PM

Kansas Democrats are making voting easier in their 2020 presidential primary

June 16, 2019 07:05 PM

Trump’s superpowers work in reverse on Democratic targets

June 17, 2019 08:36 PM

These candidates for Kansas City Council bring experience, knowledge to City Hall

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

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‘When does it stop?’: Police car chases over petty crimes can kill, maim innocents

After a Raytown police chase ended in a crash that left three people injured in Kansas City, experts say police departments should restrict dangerous vehicle pursuits. Many chases have left bystanders dead.

Blogs & Columns

At Raptors’ celebration, Fred VanVleet admonishes fans: ‘You better enjoy this ...’

June 17, 2019 04:26 PM

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Kareem Hunt: ‘It ripped our hearts out when he got released’

June 17, 2019 11:00 AM

High school softball team clinches state title by turning triple play to end game

June 17, 2019 10:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 07:23 PM

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

June 09, 2019 11:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 03:43 PM

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Kansas City goes gonzo this summer with Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

The FYI Book Club’s latest selection is Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” It coincides with the KC Central Library’s exhibit of illustrations by Thompson’s collaborator, Ralph Steadman.

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What’s it like to be in ‘Hamilton’? ‘You feel a little like the Beatles’

Performing Arts

What’s it like to be in ‘Hamilton’? ‘You feel a little like the Beatles’

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

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Symphony in the Flint Hills cancels this year’s event due to weather

Classical Music & Dance

Symphony in the Flint Hills cancels this year’s event due to weather

June 15, 2019 05:24 PM

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