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U.S. soldier convicted of Afghan murder released from Leavenworth military prison

Sgt. Derrick Miller was convicted of killing an Afghan man.

May 20, 2019 01:08 PM

Kansas City’s own Hollywood power couple coming to Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

Entertainment

Kansas City’s own Hollywood power couple coming to Big Slick Celebrity Weekend

May 20, 2019 09:01 AM

FCC chairman recommends approval of Sprint merger with T-Mobile, giving deal a boost

Business

FCC chairman recommends approval of Sprint merger with T-Mobile, giving deal a boost

May 20, 2019 08:38 AM

Patrick Mahomes on why he believes he can throw a football 100 yards in Mexico City

For Pete's Sake

Patrick Mahomes on why he believes he can throw a football 100 yards in Mexico City

May 20, 2019 12:43 PM

‘Where does it stop?’ Protesters oppose Missouri abortion ban on Plaza in Kansas City

Local

‘Where does it stop?’ Protesters oppose Missouri abortion ban on Plaza in Kansas City

May 19, 2019 01:53 PM

Justus and KCI: Questions about terminal project prove fodder for campaign criticism

Elections

Justus and KCI: Questions about terminal project prove fodder for campaign criticism

May 20, 2019 05:00 AM

Will KCK be the next city to finally lift its ban on pit bulls?

Editorials

Will KCK be the next city to finally lift its ban on pit bulls?

May 20, 2019 05:00 AM

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When it comes to Royals baseball, God — and winning — is in the details

May 20, 2019 12:39 PM

Why Sporting KC feels more confident ... even as its winless skid continues

May 20, 2019 12:02 PM

$15 minimum wage becomes part of 2020 presidential landscape

May 20, 2019 10:54 AM

Oddsmakers: Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are both favorites to repeat in 2019

May 20, 2019 10:35 AM

‘Embiid made me look little’: KU 7-footer Udoka Azubuike dwarfed in photo by NBA star

May 20, 2019 10:13 AM

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The Making Of: Booksmart

May 20, 2019 12:38 PM

National Guardsman released from Fort Leavenworth after eight years

May 20, 2019 12:59 PM

Cinemark Palace at the Plaza closes after 20 years

May 20, 2019 12:02 PM

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Indy 500: Simon Pagenaud takes pole as McLaren gets shut out for Sunday’s race

Sports

Indy 500: Simon Pagenaud takes pole as McLaren gets shut out for Sunday’s race

May 20, 2019 01:04 PM

Patrick Mahomes on why he believes he can throw a football 100 yards in Mexico City

May 20, 2019 12:43 PM

When it comes to Royals baseball, God — and winning — is in the details

May 20, 2019 12:39 PM

Why Sporting KC feels more confident ... even as its winless skid continues

May 20, 2019 12:02 PM

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U.S. soldier convicted of Afghan murder released from Leavenworth military prison

Local

U.S. soldier convicted of Afghan murder released from Leavenworth military prison

May 20, 2019 01:08 PM

Driver crashes into Lee’s Summit police headquarters Monday morning; is arrested

May 20, 2019 10:09 AM

28-year-old motorcyclist dies from injuries in crash on I-435 in Kansas City

May 20, 2019 09:08 AM

FCC chairman recommends approval of Sprint merger with T-Mobile, giving deal a boost

May 20, 2019 08:38 AM

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$15 minimum wage becomes part of 2020 presidential landscape

Nation & world

$15 minimum wage becomes part of 2020 presidential landscape

May 20, 2019 10:54 AM

Seeing a twisting road ahead, Ford cuts 7K white-collar jobs

May 20, 2019 11:37 AM

Reports: Iran quadruples production of enriched uranium

May 20, 2019 12:25 PM

And the winner of the ‘Game of Thrones’ is ...

May 20, 2019 06:38 AM

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Missourians subsidize KC stadiums to tune of $3 million per year. When will Kansans chip in?

Opinion

Missourians subsidize KC stadiums to tune of $3 million per year. When will Kansans chip in?

May 19, 2019 05:00 AM

Will KCK be the next city to finally lift its ban on pit bulls?

May 20, 2019 05:00 AM

Hey, Lee’s Summit school board: ‘Driving while blond’ is nothing like driving while black

May 17, 2019 02:51 PM

Julian Assange is no hero of the free press — or of anything else

May 17, 2019 05:36 PM

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Veterans group leader: Is KC VA’s yearlong silence on Missouri vet’s death a coverup?

It’s been a year since 66-year-old veteran Dale Farhner died following an altercation with police at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. The hospital has not released any information about it.

Blogs & Columns

Patrick Mahomes on why he believes he can throw a football 100 yards in Mexico City

May 20, 2019 12:43 PM

Oddsmakers: Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes are both favorites to repeat in 2019

May 20, 2019 10:35 AM

Softball team uses hidden-ball trick to clinch spot in Women’s College World Series

May 20, 2019 09:22 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 03:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 01:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 01:16 PM

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Paul Rudd hosts SNL and gives a ‘best man speech’; will soon be in KC for Big Slick

Paul Rudd, weeks away from returning to Kansas City to host Big Slick Celebrity Weekend fundraiser for Children’s Mercy Hospital, hosted the season finale of “Saturday Night Live” last night. Rudd recently starred in the Marvel movie “Avengers: Endgame.”

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Te Deum choir to present ‘Cathedral Classics’; Musica Vocale highlights refugees

Arts & Culture

Te Deum choir to present ‘Cathedral Classics’; Musica Vocale highlights refugees

May 18, 2019 07:00 AM

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Big Slick announces guest stars from ‘SNL,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Shadowhunters’

Entertainment

Big Slick announces guest stars from ‘SNL,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Shadowhunters’

May 17, 2019 11:47 AM

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