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In this KC-area district, boys and girls will share gender-neutral restrooms

North Kansas City school district has gender-neutral restrooms in two new elementary schools and some renovated areas at a high school and sixth-grade centers. Toilets are in floor-to-ceiling doors stalls.

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Kobach, Colyer loyalists battle over which ballots will count in close governor race

Government & Politics

Kobach, Colyer loyalists battle over which ballots will count in close governor race

August 13, 2018 05:37 PM

Hurts Donut, serving 24 hours daily, expects fans to camp for Ward Parkway opening

Cityscape

Hurts Donut, serving 24 hours daily, expects fans to camp for Ward Parkway opening

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Violent crime drove me from St. Louis. Is the bloodshed worse in Kansas City?

Toriano Porter

Violent crime drove me from St. Louis. Is the bloodshed worse in Kansas City?

August 13, 2018 02:28 PM

Historic jeans-maker to leave Kansas City headquarters for East Coast

Workplace

Historic jeans-maker to leave Kansas City headquarters for East Coast

August 13, 2018 11:14 AM

Massive billing scheme spread to 10-hospital group, Mission Hills couple alleges

Health Care

Massive billing scheme spread to 10-hospital group, Mission Hills couple alleges

August 13, 2018 05:30 AM

Killed while out for ice cream: Family is upset KC police chase ended in fatal crash

Crime

Killed while out for ice cream: Family is upset KC police chase ended in fatal crash

August 13, 2018 04:55 PM

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Two in custody after hours-long standoff, KC police say

August 14, 2018 07:21 AM

Trump lashes out at Omarosa, calls her ‘that dog’

August 14, 2018 07:37 AM

UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested

August 14, 2018 07:49 AM

Former Chiefs player tours military bases around world following retirement

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

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Pastor recalls three teens killed in van crash: “We know they’re in a better place”

August 12, 2018 12:13 PM

Triplet fawns make themselves at home in Platte County

August 12, 2018 12:00 PM

Passenger plane stolen from Seattle airport pursued by fighter jets

August 12, 2018 09:49 AM

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Ryan O’Hearn homers, Brad Keller shines in Royals’ win over the Blue Jays

Sports

Ryan O’Hearn homers, Brad Keller shines in Royals’ win over the Blue Jays

August 13, 2018 10:16 PM

Australia prep sensation Green includes Kansas on list of six schools

August 13, 2018 08:05 PM

KU’s McCormack grabs seven rebounds as Global Sports squad improves to 3-0

August 13, 2018 07:48 PM

K-State’s QB hopeful lost his mom at age 5. He honors her memory with every touchdown

August 13, 2018 07:10 PM

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Two in custody after hours-long standoff, KC police say

Local

Two in custody after hours-long standoff, KC police say

August 14, 2018 07:21 AM

Suspect in custody in connection with fatal stabbing of Shawnee man

August 13, 2018 09:08 PM

In this KC-area district, boys and girls will share gender-neutral restrooms

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Killed while out for ice cream: Family is upset KC police chase ended in fatal crash

August 13, 2018 04:55 PM

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UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested

Nation & world

UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested

August 14, 2018 07:49 AM

Trump lashes out at Omarosa, calls her ‘that dog’

August 14, 2018 07:37 AM

Trump signs bill named for Sen. McCain, doesn’t mention him

August 13, 2018 05:40 PM

How to find and delete the data that tells Google where you’ve been

August 13, 2018 03:36 PM

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Why are Missouri Democrats imposing a pro-choice purity test ahead of midterms?

Opinion

Why are Missouri Democrats imposing a pro-choice purity test ahead of midterms?

August 13, 2018 06:56 PM

Violent crime drove me from St. Louis. Is the bloodshed worse in Kansas City?

August 13, 2018 02:28 PM

At Unite the Right, black-clad antifa again gave peaceful protesters a bad name

August 13, 2018 08:35 PM

Serving justice includes taking a second look at past convictions

August 13, 2018 08:32 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

What is the civil penalty for KC defendants in $227 million payday loan scam? $1

Richard Moseley Sr., who is in prison for running an illegal payday loan operation, was ordered to pay a $1 penalty in an agreement with a federal agency created to protect consumers.

Blogs & Columns

Former Chief Dontari Poe adds new skill to his resume: fielding punts

August 13, 2018 02:39 PM

Broncos fan starts fundraiser to buy out quarterback Paxton Lynch’s contract

August 13, 2018 01:23 PM

After sweeping the Royals, the Cardinals subweeted the Cubs

August 13, 2018 09:23 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

August 13, 2018 11:44 PM

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 2

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 2

August 12, 2018 06:29 PM

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 3

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 3

August 11, 2018 10:34 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Drake’s lavish production, incredible vocals make his postponed tour worth the wait

Drake opened his Aubrey & Three Migos tour at Sprint Center in Kansas City on Aug. 12, after two postponements. His lavish set design and silky vocals didn’t disappoint a crowd of about 17,000.

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KC concerts Aug. 16-22: Keith Urban, Sam Smith, Niall Horan, Toto, Ashley McBryde

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts Aug. 16-22: Keith Urban, Sam Smith, Niall Horan, Toto, Ashley McBryde

August 14, 2018 07:51 AM

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Cyndi Lauper on her Nashville ‘Detour’ collaboration: ‘It was extraordinary’

Music News & Reviews

Cyndi Lauper on her Nashville ‘Detour’ collaboration: ‘It was extraordinary’

August 13, 2018 09:00 AM

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