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Warning signs: How to spot possible human trafficking situations

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

How to get help: Resources available for trafficking survivors in Kansas, Missouri

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

Where does Missouri rank on child sex trafficking laws?

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

Sex trafficking survivors need more help escaping ‘the life,’ KC area advocates say

After 10 years of being trafficked for sex and in fear of being killed by her trafficker, she escaped when she gained the courage to call a hotline. The 33-year-old survivor is rebuilding her life at Restoration House of Greater Kansas City, a faith-based organization in Harrisonville where she lives with other survivors. She recently received her high school diploma and wants to help other women who experienced being trafficked. — After 10 years of being trafficked for sex and in fear of being killed by her trafficker, she escaped when she gained the courage to call a hotline. The 33-year-old survivor is rebuilding her life at Restoration House of Greater Kansas City, a faith-based organization in Harrisonville where she lives with other survivors. She recently received her high school diploma and wants to help other women who experienced being trafficked. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com

What is sex trafficking and how does it work?

What is sex trafficking and how does it work?

Woman trafficked for sex for 10 years talks about the day she escaped

Woman trafficked for sex for 10 years talks about the day she escaped

Photo gallery: Restoration House gives survivors of sex trafficking a place to recover

Photo gallery: Restoration House gives survivors of sex trafficking a place to recover

August 29, 2021 4:00 AM

Kansas City awards massive airport contract for restaurants, bars and shops in secret

Government & Politics

Kansas City awards massive airport contract for restaurants, bars and shops in secret

Joe’s Kansas City thought it had a solid shot at serving barbecue at the new KCI. But behind-the-scenes maneuvering raised questions about how one of the most lucrative contracts in years is awarded.

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

New 24-hour KD Academy brings expanded daycare, more to Prospect Corridor in KC

Local

New 24-hour KD Academy brings expanded daycare, more to Prospect Corridor in KC

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

KC should require public employees to get vaccinated. Right now, about a third aren’t

Editorials

KC should require public employees to get vaccinated. Right now, about a third aren’t

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

Council vote to claw back police funds has only divided, enraged much of Kansas City

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Council vote to claw back police funds has only divided, enraged much of Kansas City

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

KC Mayor Quinton Lucas gives his word, yet again: Police won’t lose a single dollar

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KC Mayor Quinton Lucas gives his word, yet again: Police won’t lose a single dollar

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

Her ‘mini me’ was fatally shot in Kansas City. Now this mom mourns her free spirit

Local

Her ‘mini me’ was fatally shot in Kansas City. Now this mom mourns her free spirit

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

This Missouri school board suddenly wants ‘criteria’ for who’s fit to lead it?

Mará Rose Williams

This Missouri school board suddenly wants ‘criteria’ for who’s fit to lead it?

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

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Despite homers from Perez and Taylor, Kansas City Royals lose finale in Seattle

Ed Asner talks ‘Up,’ Royals, growing up in Kansas City. The ‘Lou Grant’ actor died at 91

August 29, 2021 5:43 PM

Independence police search for 26-year-old woman not seen by family since Aug. 12

August 29, 2021 3:45 PM

Wichita’s Gradey Dick, a KU Jayhawks hoops pledge, wins gold with this Team USA squad

Kansas City Royals lose another reliever: lefty Richard Lovelady heads to injured list

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Woman trafficked for sex for 10 years talks about the day she escaped

August 29, 2021 3:00 AM

KC Star reporter explains how she got the story of a sex trafficking survivor

August 29, 2021 3:00 AM

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August 29, 2021 3:00 AM

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Despite homers from Perez and Taylor, Kansas City Royals lose finale in Seattle

Sports

Despite homers from Perez and Taylor, Kansas City Royals lose finale in Seattle

Wichita’s Gradey Dick, a KU Jayhawks hoops pledge, wins gold with this Team USA squad

Kansas City Royals lose another reliever: lefty Richard Lovelady heads to injured list

Kansas City Royals starters show their flexibility with weekend rotation shuffle

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

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Ed Asner talks ‘Up,’ Royals, growing up in Kansas City. The ‘Lou Grant’ actor died at 91

Local

Ed Asner talks ‘Up,’ Royals, growing up in Kansas City. The ‘Lou Grant’ actor died at 91

August 29, 2021 5:43 PM

Kansas City awards massive airport contract for restaurants, bars and shops in secret

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

Police investigating death of two children in residential pool, Jackson County sheriff says

Her ‘mini me’ was fatally shot in Kansas City. Now this mom mourns her free spirit

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

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Hurricane Ida forecast to strengthen as it nears Louisiana

Nation & world

Hurricane Ida forecast to strengthen as it nears Louisiana

August 29, 2021 10:03 PM

American forces keep up airlift under high threat warnings

August 28, 2021 9:33 PM

US airstrike targets Islamic State member in Afghanistan

August 29, 2021 6:14 AM

Supreme Court allows evictions to resume during pandemic

August 28, 2021 5:14 AM

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KC Mayor Quinton Lucas gives his word, yet again: Police won’t lose a single dollar

Opinion

KC Mayor Quinton Lucas gives his word, yet again: Police won’t lose a single dollar

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

COVID cancels Charlie Parker tribute, but KC’s jazz museum is finding its footing

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

KC should require public employees to get vaccinated. Right now, about a third aren’t

August 30, 2021 5:00 AM

This Missouri school board suddenly wants ‘criteria’ for who’s fit to lead it?

August 29, 2021 5:00 AM

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As interest in COVID-19 vaccines waned, thousands of doses went to waste in Missouri

Data from a Missouri Sunshine Law request and interviews show that as the summer went on and interest in getting vaccines declined, providers had to get rid of expired and thawed doses.

August 16, 2021 5:00 AM

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is No. 1 in NFL Network’s Top 100 ranking. Travis Kelce is 5th

Tyreek Hill burned former teammate Bashaud Breeland for TD on Chiefs’ first drive

Royals’ defense was so good that even a Mariners batter tipped his cap after a play

Photo gallery: Chiefs 28, Vikings 25

Photo gallery: Chiefs 28, Vikings 25

August 29, 2021 4:30 AM

Photo gallery: Restoration House gives survivors of sex trafficking a place to recover

Photo gallery: Restoration House gives survivors of sex trafficking a place to recover

August 29, 2021 4:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 23, 2021

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Aug. 23, 2021

August 26, 2021 7:10 PM

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Fall arts and entertainment guide: Plenty of events coming to Kansas City (we hope)

August 27, 2021 5:00 AM

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Big music weekend around Kansas City: Costello, Jett, Black. Plus: Big Boy locomotive

Entertainment

Big music weekend around Kansas City: Costello, Jett, Black. Plus: Big Boy locomotive

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Coming to Kansas City: James Taylor with Jackson Browne. Also: Gary Allan

Music News & Reviews

Coming to Kansas City: James Taylor with Jackson Browne. Also: Gary Allan

August 24, 2021 2:42 PM

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