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As winter roars early, JoCo homeless need more help. Meet those providing warmth, hope

Government & Politics

As winter roars early, JoCo homeless need more help. Meet those providing warmth, hope

A cold weather shelter has opened for homeless adults in Johnson County. But it needs volunteers, and the bigger push is on for a permanent facility.

December 10, 2018 05:30 AM

Sly James is Kansas City’s mayor. But sometimes he moonlights mediating lawsuits

Government & Politics

Sly James is Kansas City’s mayor. But sometimes he moonlights mediating lawsuits

December 10, 2018 06:00 AM

It’s Patrick Mahomes against the opponent, and the ghosts of Chiefs failures past

Sam Mellinger

It’s Patrick Mahomes against the opponent, and the ghosts of Chiefs failures past

December 09, 2018 07:46 PM

Clark Hunt says Chiefs were aware of Kareem Hunt’s episodes before his release

Chiefs

Clark Hunt says Chiefs were aware of Kareem Hunt’s episodes before his release

December 09, 2018 06:51 PM

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for Dec.: What’s coming, open, closed

Cityscape

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for Dec.: What’s coming, open, closed

December 10, 2018 05:30 AM

KC-area nursing home among worst in US; owner accused in NY human trafficking scam

Health Care

KC-area nursing home among worst in US; owner accused in NY human trafficking scam

December 09, 2018 05:30 AM

Hundreds of sex abuse allegations found in fundamental Baptist churches across U.S.

Faith

Hundreds of sex abuse allegations found in fundamental Baptist churches across U.S.

December 09, 2018 05:30 AM

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‘Fearless Girl’ statue gets new permanent home

December 10, 2018 10:38 AM

Chiefs fan slept through end of Ravens game. To be fair, she’s only 10 months old

December 10, 2018 09:38 AM

‘Is this candy?’ Texas family finds something illegal in a Sonic hamburger, police say

December 10, 2018 09:00 AM

Another Chiefs-Chargers showdown, this one pitting the AFC’s top two teams

December 10, 2018 09:19 AM

Missouri defensive end Tre Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic assault

December 10, 2018 09:16 AM

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Woman throws hot coffee in face of California doughnut shop owner

December 10, 2018 09:06 AM

Baby sleeps through roar of Arrowhead crowd during Chiefs overtime win

December 10, 2018 08:18 AM

‘Grinches’ caught on camera stealing Minnesota Salvation Army donation kettle

December 10, 2018 08:16 AM

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Another Chiefs-Chargers showdown, this one pitting the AFC’s top two teams

Sports

Another Chiefs-Chargers showdown, this one pitting the AFC’s top two teams

December 10, 2018 09:19 AM

Missouri defensive end Tre Williams arrested on suspicion of domestic assault

December 10, 2018 09:16 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: LA Chargers (take two)

December 10, 2018 08:54 AM

Veteran linebacker Justin Houston rises to occasion in Chiefs’ time of need vs. Ravens

December 09, 2018 08:06 PM

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Left lanes remain closed on Interstate 35 in both directions in Northland just before height of Monday morning commute

Local

Left lanes remain closed on Interstate 35 in both directions in Northland just before height of Monday morning commute

December 10, 2018 07:33 AM

Surveillance video shows burglars smash window, ransack Shawnee vape store

December 09, 2018 03:19 PM

Argument during party at Kansas City house leads to shooting that seriously injures 2

December 09, 2018 11:30 AM

Pickup crashes into Northeast High School in KC; female passenger critically injured

December 09, 2018 10:48 AM

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Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff

Nation & world

Trump looking at several candidates for chief of staff

December 10, 2018 09:37 AM

‘Fearless Girl’ statue gets new permanent home

December 10, 2018 10:38 AM

Top House Dems raise prospect of impeachment, jail for Trump

December 10, 2018 11:00 AM

‘Is this candy?’ Texas family finds something illegal in a Sonic hamburger, police say

December 10, 2018 09:00 AM

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Right here in St. Louis — er, Kansas City — Trump got a few other things wrong

Opinion

Right here in St. Louis — er, Kansas City — Trump got a few other things wrong

December 07, 2018 07:15 PM

KU is right to suspend “Pooka” Williams after a domestic battery arrest, but more must be done

December 07, 2018 11:44 AM

Frank White should nix this Jackson County sweetheart pension deal

December 07, 2018 01:23 PM

Movie tells the ignored story of Kermit Gosnell, ‘America’s biggest serial killer’

December 09, 2018 08:38 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

As costs rise, is KCI terminal project in trouble? Or moving right along?

Airlines have expressed concern about the $1.64 billion cost for a new terminal at KCI and have paid for a consultant to review the numbers. But most agree that if the consultant verifies the cost they will go along with it.

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs fan slept through end of Ravens game. To be fair, she’s only 10 months old

December 10, 2018 09:38 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: LA Chargers (take two)

December 10, 2018 08:54 AM

‘My heart is still racing.’ Fans react to Chiefs’ crazy overtime win over Ravens

December 09, 2018 03:43 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 27, Ravens 24

Photo gallery: Chiefs 27, Ravens 24

December 09, 2018 11:00 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 27, Ravens 24

Photo gallery: Chiefs 27, Ravens 24

December 09, 2018 11:00 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 3 2018

December 04, 2018 03:58 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Oom-pah! Oom-pah! Kansas City tuba ensemble breaks record for the world’s largest

Kansas City Symphony’s TubaChristmas tuba ensemble qualifies for Guinness World Records

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KC Ballet’s ‘Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker’ just one of many classical holiday treats

Arts & Culture

KC Ballet’s ‘Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker’ just one of many classical holiday treats

December 08, 2018 07:00 AM

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With new ‘Spider-Man’ movie, former KC artist is spinning a web of success

Movie News & Reviews

With new ‘Spider-Man’ movie, former KC artist is spinning a web of success

December 08, 2018 05:30 AM

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