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‘This is not free’: Families who can afford school lunch rack up debt in JoCo district

Most of the $18,000 in unpaid meal balances are for families who can afford it.

March 26, 2019 09:38 AM

KC Streetcar extension receives key rating, allowing project to pursue federal grant

Local

KC Streetcar extension receives key rating, allowing project to pursue federal grant

March 26, 2019 10:56 AM

California chain that serves breakfast, dinner menus all day adds Olathe location

Cityscape

California chain that serves breakfast, dinner menus all day adds Olathe location

March 26, 2019 10:12 AM

Kansas City’s water may look murkier, but officials say tests show it’s safe to drink

Local

Kansas City’s water may look murkier, but officials say tests show it’s safe to drink

March 26, 2019 05:30 AM

Henneberger, The Star earn recognition for columns, coverage of duck boat tragedy

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Henneberger, The Star earn recognition for columns, coverage of duck boat tragedy

March 26, 2019 11:42 AM

The $2 million election: Justus, Miller lead fundraising in KC mayoral primary

Government & Politics

The $2 million election: Justus, Miller lead fundraising in KC mayoral primary

March 26, 2019 09:10 AM

Kansas House endorses hemp sales. But would growers actually make money?

Government & Politics

Kansas House endorses hemp sales. But would growers actually make money?

March 25, 2019 07:31 PM

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Mellinger Minutes: Royals open, college basketball closes, Chiefs & some civic ranting

March 26, 2019 11:55 AM

Kyle Zimmer ‘actively’ fighting off thoughts of finally reaching his major-league dream

March 26, 2019 11:14 AM

Prosecutors drop criminal charges against Jussie Smollett

March 26, 2019 11:46 AM

Meet the man who has the only perfect bracket in the NCAA Tournament

March 26, 2019 10:52 AM

NASA nixes 1st all-female spacewalk due to suit-sizing issue

March 26, 2019 10:36 AM

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Trump responds to Mueller findings: ‘It’s a shame our country had to go through this’

March 25, 2019 08:03 AM

Water continues to rise in Parkville, river expected to crest here Saturday

March 22, 2019 03:38 PM

Offseason training regiment gave Royals’ Kyle Zimmer a second shot at career

March 25, 2019 04:23 PM

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Mellinger Minutes: Royals open, college basketball closes, Chiefs & some civic ranting

Sports

Mellinger Minutes: Royals open, college basketball closes, Chiefs & some civic ranting

March 26, 2019 11:55 AM

Kyle Zimmer ‘actively’ fighting off thoughts of finally reaching his major-league dream

March 26, 2019 11:14 AM

Meet the man who has the only perfect bracket in the NCAA Tournament

March 26, 2019 10:52 AM

Attorney facing extortion charges says Deandre Ayton, Bol Bol linked to Nike payments

March 26, 2019 10:28 AM

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Henneberger, The Star earn recognition for columns, coverage of duck boat tragedy

Local

Henneberger, The Star earn recognition for columns, coverage of duck boat tragedy

March 26, 2019 11:42 AM

KC Streetcar extension receives key rating, allowing project to pursue federal grant

March 26, 2019 10:56 AM

Homeless man gets 30 years after fatally stabbing man for more than seven minutes

March 25, 2019 10:44 PM

Atchison man sentenced for trafficking meth with Satan’s Disciples gang

March 25, 2019 09:48 PM

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Republicans plot assault on Trump’s tariff agenda

Nation & world

Republicans plot assault on Trump’s tariff agenda

March 26, 2019 04:00 AM

NASA nixes 1st all-female spacewalk due to suit-sizing issue

March 26, 2019 10:36 AM

Prosecutors drop criminal charges against Jussie Smollett

March 26, 2019 11:46 AM

US expands ban on foreign aid to overseas abortion providers

March 26, 2019 11:04 AM

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The Star endorses Edward Bell and Ryana Parks-Shaw for 5th District City Council seat

Opinion

The Star endorses Edward Bell and Ryana Parks-Shaw for 5th District City Council seat

March 26, 2019 05:30 AM

Gov. Laura Kelly was right to veto this tax cut. There’s another one she should support

March 25, 2019 05:57 PM

Henry Klein, Vincent Lee and Clay Chastain keep running for mayor, for different reasons

March 25, 2019 11:04 AM

Star endorses Lee Barnes, Erik Dickinson for 5th District-at-large City Council seat

March 25, 2019 05:30 AM

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In Depth

Kansas City neighborhood, dealing with crime and trauma it spawns, looks to next mayor

Kansas City neighborhood leaders say they are besieged by crime, prostitution, drug trafficking, blight and decay. They seek answers from Kansas City police, mayoral candidates and the city council ahead of this spring’s municipal election.

Blogs & Columns

Meet the man who has the only perfect bracket in the NCAA Tournament

March 26, 2019 10:52 AM

Quin Snyder had Jazz intentionally foul others so Suns’ star couldn’t get 60 points

March 26, 2019 09:35 AM

Four quirky facts about NCAA Tournament and a sad one about KU and K-State

March 25, 2019 09:57 AM

Photo gallery: Auburn 89, Kansas 75, NCAA Tournament second round

Photo gallery: Auburn 89, Kansas 75, NCAA Tournament second round

March 24, 2019 01:25 AM

Photo gallery: UC Irvine 70, Kansas State Wildcats 64: NCAA Tournament first round

Photo gallery: UC Irvine 70, Kansas State Wildcats 64: NCAA Tournament first round

March 23, 2019 09:01 AM

Photo gallery: Kansas Jayhawks 87, Northeastern 53: NCAA Tournament first round

Photo gallery: Kansas Jayhawks 87, Northeastern 53: NCAA Tournament first round

March 23, 2019 08:56 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

KC events March 28-April 3: Royals opening day, Janet Napolitano, Planet Comicon

KC events March 28-April 3, 2018: Royals home opener, Janet Napolitano, Planet Comicon, Erik Griffin, KC Ballet’s “New Moves,” Aloft Circus Arts

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What’s on my desk: KC jazz musician Bobby Watson’s desk keeps him close to his music

Entertainment

What’s on my desk: KC jazz musician Bobby Watson’s desk keeps him close to his music

March 25, 2019 02:05 PM

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KC concerts March 28-April 3: Lil Baby, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, Wild Reeds

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts March 28-April 3: Lil Baby, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, Wild Reeds

March 26, 2019 07:00 AM

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