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Some question why KCK chose outsider for superintendent. Charles Foust isn’t worried

A split vote may have propelled Charles Foust to his appointment as KCK’s new school superintendent. But the former Houston educator isn’t worried about naysayers. “They don’t know my story,” he told The Star.

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

How does JoCo’s new nature oasis rival Loose Park? Try more acres and a sledding hill

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How does JoCo’s new nature oasis rival Loose Park? Try more acres and a sledding hill

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

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UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

November 18, 2018 08:05 PM

Les Miles’ red tie and what it says about him embracing the challenge of KU football

University of Kansas

Les Miles’ red tie and what it says about him embracing the challenge of KU football

November 18, 2018 08:30 PM

‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

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‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

November 18, 2018 08:40 PM

Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

Melinda Henneberger

Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Emanuel Cleaver, Sharice Davids should support a new leader to replace Nancy Pelosi

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Emanuel Cleaver, Sharice Davids should support a new leader to replace Nancy Pelosi

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

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NFL reportedly assigning an ‘All-Star’ officiating crew for Chiefs-Rams game

November 19, 2018 07:51 AM

Will Chiefs-Rams be a Super Bowl preview? Details about the game, plus a prediction

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Keys to the game: Balance, attention to detail will be crucial for Chiefs vs. Rams

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Players to watch in Chiefs-Rams showdown: LA’s run game in the spotlight

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Trump says ‘no reason’ for him to hear Khashoggi death tape

November 19, 2018 05:28 AM

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Five Things to Know: Arkansas v. Mizzou

November 19, 2018 07:34 AM

NASA is going to the moon again ‘to stay’

November 19, 2018 07:06 AM

Five injured in violent Macau F3 Grand Prix crash

November 19, 2018 07:05 AM

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NFL reportedly assigning an ‘All-Star’ officiating crew for Chiefs-Rams game

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NFL reportedly assigning an ‘All-Star’ officiating crew for Chiefs-Rams game

November 19, 2018 07:51 AM

Will Chiefs-Rams be a Super Bowl preview? Details about the game, plus a prediction

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Les Miles’ red tie and what it says about him embracing the challenge of KU football

November 18, 2018 08:30 PM

Missouri beats Oregon State 69-63 behind Jordan Geist, reaches Paradise Jam finals

November 18, 2018 06:51 PM

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‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

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‘Key witness’ in murder case killed in Independence; suspect in custody after manhunt

November 18, 2018 08:40 PM

UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

November 18, 2018 08:05 PM

‘Flames were shooting out’: One injured in house fire on Oak Street in Kansas City

November 18, 2018 04:32 PM

Man charged in Independence homicide; victim was ‘key witness’ in pending murder case

November 18, 2018 03:36 PM

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Tijuana protesters chant ‘Out!’ at migrants camped in city

Nation & world

Tijuana protesters chant ‘Out!’ at migrants camped in city

November 19, 2018 06:13 AM

Trump says ‘no reason’ for him to hear Khashoggi death tape

November 19, 2018 05:28 AM

Will Kelly stay or won’t he? Trump praises, criticizes aide

November 19, 2018 04:52 AM

In smoldering wildfire ruins, life goes on for a hardy few

November 19, 2018 03:45 AM

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Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

Opinion

Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Emanuel Cleaver, Sharice Davids should support a new leader to replace Nancy Pelosi

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Medical marijuana or your gun? In Missouri, you’ll have to make a choice

November 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Half-naming The Paseo for Martin Luther King Jr. is a wholly lousy idea

November 18, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

Overland Park has the most congested 4-lane road in Kansas. But can the state help?

Johnson County cities are appealing for state funding help for key roadway projects, including widening U.S. 69 Highway south of Interstate 435, which is the most congested four-lane highway in Kansas.

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NFL reportedly assigning an ‘All-Star’ officiating crew for Chiefs-Rams game

November 19, 2018 07:51 AM

Former Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith suffers gruesome leg injury

November 18, 2018 03:00 PM

The case for Bob Sutton’s Chiefs defense and how he can totally redeem himself Monday

November 18, 2018 06:00 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 07:39 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

November 07, 2018 12:44 AM

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Group wants to relight the KCTV tower for ‘tallest public art piece in the world’

A group called The Tower KC wants to return lights to KCTV’s transmission tower on East 31st Street and create the tallest public art installation in the world. Many people have already voiced support.

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Heated accusations fly in lawsuit for control of century-old KC jazz organization

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Heated accusations fly in lawsuit for control of century-old KC jazz organization

November 18, 2018 05:30 AM

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She grew up in KC, but writer Gillian Flynn goes all in for Chicago in ‘Widows’

Movie News & Reviews

She grew up in KC, but writer Gillian Flynn goes all in for Chicago in ‘Widows’

November 16, 2018 05:11 PM

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