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Kelly withdraws Court of Appeals nominee after partisan, profane Tweets surface

Government & Politics

Kelly withdraws Court of Appeals nominee after partisan, profane Tweets surface

Judge Jeffry L. Jack has been withdrawn after his partisan, profane tweets surfaced.

March 19, 2019 10:37 AM

University of Missouri police officer fired after blackface photo surfaces

Missouri

University of Missouri police officer fired after blackface photo surfaces

March 19, 2019 02:01 PM

City of Atchison under boil water advisory because of flooding

Local

City of Atchison under boil water advisory because of flooding

March 19, 2019 02:32 PM

Mellinger Minutes: March Madness, Chiefs’ outlook, Tyreek Hill and much more

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: March Madness, Chiefs’ outlook, Tyreek Hill and much more

March 19, 2019 02:03 PM

Trump’s border wall could mean funding delays for Missouri Air National Guard project

Government & Politics

Trump’s border wall could mean funding delays for Missouri Air National Guard project

March 19, 2019 02:03 PM

KC mayoral candidate’s website claimed a master’s degree. But he didn’t finish it.

The Buzz

KC mayoral candidate’s website claimed a master’s degree. But he didn’t finish it.

March 19, 2019 11:22 AM

‘Queer Eye’ fans love these KC barbecue sisters — and can’t wait to try their sauce

Entertainment

‘Queer Eye’ fans love these KC barbecue sisters — and can’t wait to try their sauce

March 19, 2019 01:21 PM

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As the second wave of free agency hits, where do the Chiefs stand?

March 19, 2019 02:59 PM

C.B. McGrath knows KU foe Northeastern: ‘They can make it difficult for a lot of teams’

March 19, 2019 02:04 PM

Michigan State transfer Hunter Rison is having an impressive spring at K-State

March 19, 2019 01:47 PM

After streak snapped, No. 3 Benedictine hopes to regain winning touch in NAIA Tournament

March 19, 2019 12:41 PM

Trump: Never was, never will be fan of Sen. John McCain

March 19, 2019 02:28 PM

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Drone footage shows severity of Missouri River flooding near Omaha

March 18, 2019 11:24 AM

Flood waters rise on Missouri River in St. Joseph

March 19, 2019 11:57 AM

Surveillance video shows armed robbery at discount store

March 19, 2019 10:51 AM

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As the second wave of free agency hits, where do the Chiefs stand?

Sports

As the second wave of free agency hits, where do the Chiefs stand?

March 19, 2019 02:59 PM

C.B. McGrath knows KU foe Northeastern: ‘They can make it difficult for a lot of teams’

March 19, 2019 02:04 PM

Mellinger Minutes: March Madness, Chiefs’ outlook, Tyreek Hill and much more

March 19, 2019 02:03 PM

Michigan State transfer Hunter Rison is having an impressive spring at K-State

March 19, 2019 01:47 PM

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City of Atchison under boil water advisory because of flooding

Local

City of Atchison under boil water advisory because of flooding

March 19, 2019 02:32 PM

Trump’s border wall could mean funding delays for Missouri Air National Guard project

March 19, 2019 02:03 PM

University of Missouri police officer fired after blackface photo surfaces

March 19, 2019 02:01 PM

One person killed in crash on Shawnee Mission Parkway in Merriam

March 19, 2019 11:51 AM

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Campus collision course: 2020 Democrats battle for the youth vote

Nation & world

Campus collision course: 2020 Democrats battle for the youth vote

March 19, 2019 04:00 AM

Trump: Never was, never will be fan of Sen. John McCain

March 19, 2019 02:28 PM

Facebook says no one flagged NZ mosque shooting livestream

March 19, 2019 11:33 AM

Troops celebrate as US-backed force seizes IS camp in Syria

March 19, 2019 01:03 PM

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A Mike Pompeo candidacy? Kansas doesn’t need the secretary of state’s kind of swagger

Opinion

A Mike Pompeo candidacy? Kansas doesn’t need the secretary of state’s kind of swagger

March 18, 2019 05:52 PM

If Tyreek Hill broke his son’s arm, the Kansas City Chiefs must break with their star

March 15, 2019 06:35 PM

‘Undecided’ is winning KC mayor’s race, Star poll shows. How can candidates break through?

March 15, 2019 05:10 PM

This Missouri jail lets a company charge hefty fees on bail. That’s not justice

March 18, 2019 08:45 PM

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In September 2017, supporters gathered for a rally in front of Olathe Northwest High School in response to the public ridicule and taunts against LGBTQ students during a homecoming parade. Last week, the Olathe school board unanimously approved adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the district’s non-discrimination policies.

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In Depth

Two JoCo districts add protections for gay and transgender students and teachers

Olathe and DeSoto school boards approved adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the districts’ non-discrimination policies. They aim to make school safer for gay and transgender students and teachers.

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This is what national observers are saying about KU ahead of the NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 12:09 PM

Wonder where KU and K-State will be seeded? There are 117 NCAA bracket projections

March 17, 2019 11:54 AM

Iowa State fans commandeered this KU pep rally before Big 12 title game

March 16, 2019 06:59 PM

Photo gallery: Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade

Photo gallery: Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade

March 18, 2019 10:09 AM

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Iowa State 63-K-State 59

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Iowa State 63-K-State 59

March 15, 2019 11:36 PM

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Kansas 88-West Virginia 74

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Kansas 88-West Virginia 74

March 15, 2019 11:51 PM

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Deborah Jones, co-owner of Jones Bar-B-Q, and her sister, Mary, are among the makeover subjects on the third season of Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” The tiny establishment in Kansas City, Kansas, also got a makeover from the Fab Five.

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Queer Eye’ fans love these KC barbecue sisters — and can’t wait to try their sauce

The sisters of Jones Bar-B-Q starred in Queer Eye season 3 on Netflix, and now they’ve sold 11,000 bottles of the KC sauce. Fab Five food expert Antoni Porowski got emotional over the sweet and tangy bbq sauce.

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KC Symphony names new executive director to replace retiring Frank Byrne

Classical Music & Dance

KC Symphony names new executive director to replace retiring Frank Byrne

March 19, 2019 12:05 AM

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Hallmark’s ‘When Calls the Heart’ set to continue without star Lori Loughlin

TV News & Reviews

Hallmark’s ‘When Calls the Heart’ set to continue without star Lori Loughlin

March 18, 2019 05:32 PM

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