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Kansas City travelers beware: Snowfall, slick road conditions to remain this weekend

Weather

Kansas City travelers beware: Snowfall, slick road conditions to remain this weekend

Most of the metro received between two and a half to four inches of snow on Friday.

February 15, 2019 05:16 PM

Missouri police violated own policy, let man keep belt in jail. He hanged himself

Crime

Missouri police violated own policy, let man keep belt in jail. He hanged himself

February 15, 2019 05:30 AM

DNA from facial tissue, Q-tip fingerprints lead to murder charge in Kansas City, prosecutors say

Crime

DNA from facial tissue, Q-tip fingerprints lead to murder charge in Kansas City, prosecutors say

February 15, 2019 04:53 PM

Missouri hospital suspends operations in another blow to former North KC chain

Health Care

Missouri hospital suspends operations in another blow to former North KC chain

February 15, 2019 06:24 PM

Smaller JoCo cities passing laws protecting LGBTQ residents. Why not Olathe, OP?

Government & Politics

Smaller JoCo cities passing laws protecting LGBTQ residents. Why not Olathe, OP?

February 15, 2019 05:30 AM

First Amendment ‘auditor’ injured during argument with security guard at LA synagogue

Crime

First Amendment ‘auditor’ injured during argument with security guard at LA synagogue

February 15, 2019 09:53 AM

Parents of 2 Ozarks boat crash victims file lawsuit, allege negligence led to deaths

Missouri

Parents of 2 Ozarks boat crash victims file lawsuit, allege negligence led to deaths

February 15, 2019 11:58 AM

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Staley’s Ella McMahon wins Missouri diving championship; other KC swimmers medal, too

February 15, 2019 08:47 PM

Even following 104-loss season, Ned Yost still loves his job with Royals. Here’s why

February 15, 2019 08:06 PM

Royals, veteran pitcher Homer Bailey have placed a low-risk bet on each other

February 15, 2019 06:27 PM

What’s on my desk: KC playwright and actress Vanessa Severo shows where she creates

February 15, 2019 06:27 PM

Relief pitcher Drew Storen to return from Tommy John surgery with the Royals

February 15, 2019 06:18 PM

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Watch woman crash into LAPD station with infant in the car

February 15, 2019 12:41 PM

Colorado man recounts killing mountain lion with his bare hands

February 15, 2019 12:39 PM

How a 50-foot T-rex will honor Elton John on John’s farewell tour

February 13, 2019 02:26 PM

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Staley’s Ella McMahon wins Missouri diving championship; other KC swimmers medal, too

Sports

Staley’s Ella McMahon wins Missouri diving championship; other KC swimmers medal, too

February 15, 2019 08:47 PM

Even following 104-loss season, Ned Yost still loves his job with Royals. Here’s why

February 15, 2019 08:06 PM

Royals, veteran pitcher Homer Bailey have placed a low-risk bet on each other

February 15, 2019 06:27 PM

Relief pitcher Drew Storen to return from Tommy John surgery with the Royals

February 15, 2019 06:18 PM

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What’s on my desk: KC playwright and actress Vanessa Severo shows where she creates

Local

What’s on my desk: KC playwright and actress Vanessa Severo shows where she creates

February 15, 2019 06:27 PM

Missouri hospital suspends operations in another blow to former North KC chain

February 15, 2019 06:24 PM

Kansas City travelers beware: Snowfall, slick road conditions to remain this weekend

February 15, 2019 05:16 PM

DNA from facial tissue, Q-tip fingerprints lead to murder charge in Kansas City, prosecutors say

February 15, 2019 04:53 PM

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Trump tests presidential power, declares emergency at border

Nation & world

Trump tests presidential power, declares emergency at border

February 15, 2019 05:12 PM

Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion grievances with NFL

February 15, 2019 05:58 PM

Colorado trail runner recounts life-or-death fight with mountain lion

February 14, 2019 07:18 PM

Driver tried to fake out the law with a carton of Camels. He got burned, police say

February 15, 2019 02:45 PM

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Could KCI terminal be first-of-its-kind eco-friendly hub? Pioneering architect thinks so

Opinion

Could KCI terminal be first-of-its-kind eco-friendly hub? Pioneering architect thinks so

February 14, 2019 04:36 PM

Calling same-sex marriages ‘parody’? There’s nothing funny about bigoted Kansas bill

February 14, 2019 03:22 PM

Is runoff for KC mayor, council a ‘municipal election’? Incredibly, some officials say no

February 13, 2019 04:47 PM

Letters: Readers discuss Berkebile’s vision, Blunt and Hawley’s duty and KC weather

February 15, 2019 08:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

After meeting Brownback’s circle, firm was on ‘right path’ to $61M no-bid contract

Thousands of emails reveal how CGI Technologies landed a $61 million contract to overhaul Kansas tax systems. New Gov. Laura Kelly has promised to crack down on no-bid contracts.

Blogs & Columns

NBA commissioner Adam Silver unveils ‘jersey of the future’

February 15, 2019 02:11 PM

Chiefs fans in green? With these ‘Saint Patrick’ T-shirts, it’s possible

February 15, 2019 01:06 PM

Some NASCAR drivers don’t believe men walked on the moon 50 years ago

February 15, 2019 11:29 AM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 15, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 15, 2019

February 15, 2019 07:10 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 15, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 15, 2019

February 15, 2019 07:10 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 11, 2019

February 15, 2019 10:47 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

What’s on my desk: KC playwright and actress Vanessa Severo shows where she creates

Anyone who’s enjoyed Kansas City’s first-rate theater scene will likely know Vanessa Severo. The Kansas City playwright and actress shows what it is about her desk, and office space, that helps her do her best work.

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Why did Kanye West give Kim Kardashian a performance by Kenny G for Valentine’s Day?

Entertainment

Why did Kanye West give Kim Kardashian a performance by Kenny G for Valentine’s Day?

February 14, 2019 04:19 PM

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Spirit of two children powers Lebanese Oscar contender ‘Capernaum’

Movie News & Reviews

Spirit of two children powers Lebanese Oscar contender ‘Capernaum’

February 14, 2019 11:55 AM

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