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3-year-old is struck and killed by work truck in downtown Kansas City

March 20, 2019 02:59 PM

Town near Atchison ‘self-evacuating’ as floods cut power and close roads to the north

Missouri

Town near Atchison ‘self-evacuating’ as floods cut power and close roads to the north

March 20, 2019 12:20 PM

Kansas lawmakers take big step toward expanding Medicaid

Government & Politics

Kansas lawmakers take big step toward expanding Medicaid

March 20, 2019 03:07 PM

Minsky’s new pizza has Joe’s KC brisket and pulled pork, but only for a limited time

Cityscape

Minsky’s new pizza has Joe’s KC brisket and pulled pork, but only for a limited time

March 20, 2019 01:38 PM

Want to know about KC candidates’ conflicts of interest? You may be out of luck

Editorials

Want to know about KC candidates’ conflicts of interest? You may be out of luck

March 19, 2019 05:40 PM

Blunt was disinvited to event after vote against Trump. Now he can go — but he’s busy

The Buzz

Blunt was disinvited to event after vote against Trump. Now he can go — but he’s busy

March 20, 2019 12:26 PM

What’s new at Kauffman Stadium this season? Korean BBQ, brisket-topped tots and more

Cityscape

What’s new at Kauffman Stadium this season? Korean BBQ, brisket-topped tots and more

March 19, 2019 06:12 PM

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How Quentin Grimes has improved at KU ... with help from the man beside him

March 20, 2019 08:51 PM

High altitude a bit of a challenge as KU prepares for NCAA opener, Ochai Agbaji says

March 20, 2019 08:24 PM

FBI investigate bank robbery in Zona Rosa, release image of suspect

March 20, 2019 08:11 PM

NAIA Tournament Wednesday recap: LSU Alexandria, Georgetown open with wins

March 20, 2019 07:45 PM

Salvador Perez returns to Royals with long rehab road ahead of him

March 20, 2019 07:39 PM

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Drone footage shows severity of Missouri River flooding near Omaha

March 18, 2019 11:24 AM

3-year-old struck and killed by truck in downtown Kansas City

March 20, 2019 04:42 PM

KU’s Quentin Grimes on altitude, defending Northeastern

March 20, 2019 03:06 PM

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How Quentin Grimes has improved at KU ... with help from the man beside him

Sports

How Quentin Grimes has improved at KU ... with help from the man beside him

March 20, 2019 08:51 PM

With upset alert in air, Self’s past helps him try to brace KU against first-round farewell

March 20, 2019 06:57 PM

How K-State players are using a week off to their advantage before NCAA Tournament

March 20, 2019 01:50 PM

‘He’s a ball player:’ Missouri expects a big boost from transfer Dru Smith next year

March 20, 2019 02:49 PM

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FBI investigate bank robbery in Zona Rosa, release image of suspect

Local

FBI investigate bank robbery in Zona Rosa, release image of suspect

March 20, 2019 08:11 PM

Missouri approves wind energy transmission line. Landowners vow to fight back.

March 20, 2019 07:38 PM

3-year-old is struck and killed by work truck in downtown Kansas City

March 20, 2019 02:59 PM

After Judge Jack fiasco, legislators call for more oversight of court nominations

March 20, 2019 01:17 PM

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Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

Nation & world

Disney closes $71B deal for Fox entertainment assets

March 20, 2019 10:09 AM

Europe fines Google $1.7 billion in antitrust case

March 20, 2019 03:20 PM

Shifting hopes as Republicans and Democrats await Mueller

March 20, 2019 05:07 AM

Campus collision course: 2020 Democrats battle for the youth vote

March 19, 2019 04:00 AM

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Expand charter schools beyond KC and St. Louis? Lawmakers should make some fixes first

Opinion

Expand charter schools beyond KC and St. Louis? Lawmakers should make some fixes first

March 20, 2019 06:56 PM

Mayoral candidate Phil Glynn: KC is ‘not on a good path, and it’s unacceptable to me’

March 20, 2019 06:03 PM

JoCo Catholic school’s rejection of gay couple’s child based on ‘cafeteria theology’

March 20, 2019 05:44 PM

Want to know about KC candidates’ conflicts of interest? You may be out of luck

March 19, 2019 05:40 PM

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A proposal in the Kansas Legislature would lower the state sales tax rate on food from 6.5 percent to 5.5 percent. But the state would still have one of the highest tax rates on food in the country, even if the reduction becomes law.

In Depth

In Depth

Kansas tax on groceries among highest in nation. Why that’s not changing anytime soon

Kansas would have the 3rd highest tax on food in the country instead of the 2nd highest, under a legislative proposal. Neighboring states would still have lower rates.

Blogs & Columns

After Danny Duffy quits Twitter because of trolls, Royals fans show him some love

March 20, 2019 01:27 PM

These are the teams each U.S. state believes will win the NCAA Tournament.

March 20, 2019 12:39 PM

Bashaud Breeland wins over Chiefs fans by proclaiming his love of KC barbecue

March 20, 2019 10:10 AM

Photo gallery: Flooding in Northwest Missouri

Photo gallery: Flooding in Northwest Missouri

March 20, 2019 09:59 AM

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

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Chef John C. Smith of EJ’s Urban Eatery made the squash casserole that appears on “Queer Eye” for Kansas City Live with KSHB in 2017.

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Queer Eye’ fans are craving this squash casserole from a KC chef. Here’s his recipe

Queer Eye fans are craving the squash casserole that appears on season 3, episode 6 on Netflix. Here’s the recipe to make it. Chef John C. Smith of EJ’s Urban Eatery made the side on Kansas City Live with KSHB.

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‘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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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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