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Charter schools claim they are losing millions in tax revenue to KC district

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Charter schools claim they are losing millions in tax revenue to KC district

Charter schools say the Kansas City school district is getting roughly $15 million that belongs to them. KCPS officials disagree.

April 18, 2019 05:30 AM

‘Not ideal’: KC’s temporary plan to house inmates in 2 locations still short on beds

Government & Politics

‘Not ideal’: KC’s temporary plan to house inmates in 2 locations still short on beds

April 17, 2019 05:54 PM

Severe thunderstorm warning for Kansas City, Overland Park and surrounding areas

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Severe thunderstorm warning for Kansas City, Overland Park and surrounding areas

April 17, 2019 06:26 PM

Royals beat White Sox in intense extra-inning game that featured multiple ejections

Royals

Royals beat White Sox in intense extra-inning game that featured multiple ejections

April 17, 2019 05:22 PM

UM System president defends UMKC chancellor before Missouri House committee

Government & Politics

UM System president defends UMKC chancellor before Missouri House committee

April 17, 2019 06:00 PM

Wagle’s roadmap to U.S. Senate: stick close to Trump, push back hard against Kelly

Government & Politics

Wagle’s roadmap to U.S. Senate: stick close to Trump, push back hard against Kelly

April 17, 2019 02:01 PM

Report says Sprint and T-Mobile merger is in trouble, but company leaders disagree

Business

Report says Sprint and T-Mobile merger is in trouble, but company leaders disagree

April 17, 2019 10:39 AM

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The Latest: Barr to give Congress redacted Mueller report at 11 a.m.

April 18, 2019 08:40 AM

Barr: Mueller report says Trump campaign did not conspire with Russia

April 18, 2019 08:38 AM

Police investigate threat at Academie Lafayette middle school in Kansas City

April 18, 2019 08:41 AM

These five teams used NFL schedule-release videos to throw shade at opponents

April 18, 2019 08:25 AM

After 2 years of waiting, Americans will see Mueller report

April 18, 2019 07:54 AM

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Watch as Notre-Dame Cathedral spire collapses in fire

April 15, 2019 04:59 PM

Mobile home reduced to rubble in Alto, Texas

April 15, 2019 05:01 PM

Cellist Yo-Yo Ma performs at US-Mexico border

April 15, 2019 05:02 PM

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Analyzing the Chiefs’ schedule: Lots of prime-time, and home opener in Week 3 (again)

Sports

Analyzing the Chiefs’ schedule: Lots of prime-time, and home opener in Week 3 (again)

April 17, 2019 07:11 PM

These five teams used NFL schedule-release videos to throw shade at opponents

April 18, 2019 08:25 AM

Manhattan offensive lineman with K-State family ties commits to Wildcats

April 17, 2019 08:25 PM

Brad Keller fastball that ‘got away’ leads to Royals, White Sox benches clearing

April 17, 2019 08:03 PM

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Police investigate threat at Academie Lafayette middle school in Kansas City

Local

Police investigate threat at Academie Lafayette middle school in Kansas City

April 18, 2019 08:41 AM

Kansas City woman found guilty of murder in 2018 shooting at Cleveland Avenue home

April 17, 2019 10:40 PM

What can a Rube Goldberg-style contraption teach kids about engineering?

April 17, 2019 06:41 PM

Severe thunderstorm warning for Kansas City, Overland Park and surrounding areas

April 17, 2019 06:26 PM

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The Latest: Barr to give Congress redacted Mueller report at 11 a.m.

Nation & world

The Latest: Barr to give Congress redacted Mueller report at 11 a.m.

April 18, 2019 08:40 AM

Man with gas cans arrested at St. Patrick’s church in NYC

April 18, 2019 07:14 AM

Ticket sales: The least understood side of the Olympics

April 18, 2019 04:55 AM

Wild bee species critical to pollination on the decline

April 18, 2019 04:53 AM

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Why hasn’t KC elected a Latino to the City Council in almost a generation?

Opinion

Why hasn’t KC elected a Latino to the City Council in almost a generation?

April 17, 2019 04:59 PM

Kansas Republicans want to change the rules, pry appointment power from Gov. Laura Kelly

April 17, 2019 04:20 PM

This evangelical pastor knows expanding Medicaid is a moral duty to Kansas foster kids

April 17, 2019 08:29 PM

Hey Trader Joe’s: Give me less plastic with my food, please

April 17, 2019 08:34 PM

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Divided Congress can’t agree on fix for ‘dangerous’ Russian election meddling

Despite clear evidence of Russian attempts to tamper with the nation’s election infrastructure, partisan dysfunction in Congress make it unlikely that any upgrades will be approved in time for the 2020 election.

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These five teams used NFL schedule-release videos to throw shade at opponents

April 18, 2019 08:25 AM

Watch: Royals, White Sox managers face off after Keller hits Anderson with pitch

April 17, 2019 04:01 PM

Here’s a look at leaked 2019 NFL schedules ahead of official announcement

April 17, 2019 12:53 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 12:19 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 1, 2019

April 04, 2019 03:59 PM

Photo gallery: Royals 6, Twins 7

Photo gallery: Royals 6, Twins 7

April 04, 2019 11:36 AM

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‘Breakthrough’ a remarkable story of a Missouri family, told through a religious lens

Movie review: You don’t have to believe in divine intervention to be moved by “Breakthrough.” It’s based on a true story from the St. Louis suburb of St. Charles, Missouri.

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From Disneynature, lessons in parenthood and Antarctic survival in ‘Penguins’

Movie News & Reviews

From Disneynature, lessons in parenthood and Antarctic survival in ‘Penguins’

April 16, 2019 05:22 PM

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You can get to ‘Sesame Street’ in KC this summer. Show will film, host festival here

Entertainment

You can get to ‘Sesame Street’ in KC this summer. Show will film, host festival here

April 16, 2019 06:30 AM

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