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Quinton Lucas scores decisive win over Jolie Justus in Kansas City mayor’s race

Quinton Lucas thanks supporters after defeating fellow city council member Jolie Justus to be Kansas City’s next mayor. Lucas celebrates with his mom, Quincy Bennett as he gives his speech at his watch party Tuesday night. By

Kansas City voters say no to Question One to cap developers’ incentives

Kansas City voters say no to Question One to cap developers’ incentives

June 18, 2019 08:47 PM

Editorial: Lucas wins big in Kansas City mayor’s race. Now, he must prove skeptics wrong

Editorial: Lucas wins big in Kansas City mayor’s race. Now, he must prove skeptics wrong

June 18, 2019 09:09 PM

In a night of blowout wins, two KC City Council races stay nail-biters to the end

In a night of blowout wins, two KC City Council races stay nail-biters to the end

June 18, 2019 09:18 PM

Laughing in the dark, blind Missouri teen finds her way — and life-saving answers

Local

Laughing in the dark, blind Missouri teen finds her way — and life-saving answers

Her condition is so rare, odds are a doctor would never encounter such a patient, much less figure out a correct diagnosis and treatment.

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

Driving while black in Missouri: One family meets with police chief over traffic stop

Crime

Driving while black in Missouri: One family meets with police chief over traffic stop

June 19, 2019 05:00 AM

The Quantrill name, legacy in Kansas City: We answer a ‘Border War’ KCQ

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The Quantrill name, legacy in Kansas City: We answer a ‘Border War’ KCQ

June 19, 2019 05:00 AM

Quinton Lucas cruises to victory. Here are the hard decisions awaiting KC’s next mayor

Editorials

Quinton Lucas cruises to victory. Here are the hard decisions awaiting KC’s next mayor

June 18, 2019 09:15 PM

Lee’s Summit school superintendent gets racist threats, is under sheriff’s protection

Local

Lee’s Summit school superintendent gets racist threats, is under sheriff’s protection

June 18, 2019 03:54 PM

Kansas City voters say no to Question One to cap developers’ incentives

Elections

Kansas City voters say no to Question One to cap developers’ incentives

June 18, 2019 08:47 PM

In a night of blowout wins, two KC City Council races stay nail-biters to the end

Elections

In a night of blowout wins, two KC City Council races stay nail-biters to the end

June 18, 2019 09:18 PM

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Trump, in 2020 campaign mode, calls Democrats ‘radical’

June 19, 2019 06:31 AM

House panel set to debate idea of reparations for slavery

June 19, 2019 05:21 AM

The Latest: Iran minister slams US footage of tanker attack

June 19, 2019 06:41 AM

Royals dominate from start to finish to win their third in a row

June 19, 2019 01:27 AM

Hawley’s bill requires audits for Facebook, other sites to prove no political bias

June 18, 2019 11:00 PM

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Volusia County deputies arrest man over burglary, find 4-year-old girl with him

June 18, 2019 05:01 PM

‘The Juice’ is loose on social media: O.J. Simpson joins Twitter

June 18, 2019 04:59 PM

Cardi B performs in bathrobe at Bonnaroo Festival after her outfit rips

June 18, 2019 04:56 PM

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Royals dominate from start to finish to win their third in a row

Sports

Royals dominate from start to finish to win their third in a row

June 19, 2019 01:27 AM

Jorge Soler’s career year with Royals as much about preparation as health

June 18, 2019 10:08 PM

K-State forward Dean Wade is healthy and turning heads as NBA Draft approaches

June 18, 2019 07:39 PM

What KU’s newest freshman, Jalen Wilson, hopes to bring to Jayhawks

June 18, 2019 06:59 PM

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Hawley’s bill requires audits for Facebook, other sites to prove no political bias

Local

Hawley’s bill requires audits for Facebook, other sites to prove no political bias

June 18, 2019 11:00 PM

In a night of blowout wins, two KC City Council races stay nail-biters to the end

June 18, 2019 09:18 PM

Kansas City voters say no to Question One to cap developers’ incentives

June 18, 2019 08:47 PM

Driving while black in Missouri: One family meets with police chief over traffic stop

June 19, 2019 05:00 AM

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Dems get inside Trump inner circle with Hope Hicks interview

Nation & world

Dems get inside Trump inner circle with Hope Hicks interview

June 19, 2019 05:39 AM

Phoenix police chief promises change amid civil rights claim

June 19, 2019 06:25 AM

McConnell on reparations for slavery: Not a ‘good idea’

June 18, 2019 03:44 PM

Weather Service confirms 10th weekend tornado hit Indiana

June 19, 2019 06:01 AM

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Quinton Lucas cruises to victory. Here are the hard decisions awaiting KC’s next mayor

Opinion

Quinton Lucas cruises to victory. Here are the hard decisions awaiting KC’s next mayor

June 18, 2019 09:15 PM

Quinton Lucas wins big in Kansas City mayor’s race. Now, he must prove skeptics wrong

June 18, 2019 09:09 PM

The border war is back: It’s Kansas vs. Missouri in a pointless battle for USDA jobs

June 18, 2019 05:00 AM

The Star’s endorsements for KC mayor, City Council and Question 1 in Tuesday’s election

June 17, 2019 01:34 PM

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Saga of Missouri Title IX bills shows sway of lobbyists, dark money in state government

The Missouri Title IX bills fell short in the Missouri House and Senate after The Star revealed they were pushed by Richard McIntosh, whose son was expelled through Washington University Title IX.

Blogs & Columns

O.J. Simpson isn’t sold on taking Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football

June 18, 2019 01:58 PM

Gary Woodland had sweet reunion with Special Olympics golfer on ‘Today’ show

June 18, 2019 12:50 PM

Instagram post shows Tyreek Hill working out with Chiefs teammate Gehrig Dieter

June 18, 2019 11:20 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 07:23 PM

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

June 09, 2019 11:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 03:43 PM

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How fab is this? ‘Queer Eye’ sets another season in Kansas City

Get ready to glow Kansas City! For the fourth season of “Queer Eye,” Netflix will air eight more episodes filmed in and around the area while the Fab 5 were in town last year.

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KC events June 20-26: Briarfest, Maker Faire, The Try Guys, Carole King musical

Entertainment

KC events June 20-26: Briarfest, Maker Faire, The Try Guys, Carole King musical

June 18, 2019 06:00 AM

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Kansas City goes gonzo this summer with Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

Books

Kansas City goes gonzo this summer with Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

June 17, 2019 05:00 AM

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