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JCCC president made candid remarks about his student body. They ended up on Twitter

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JCCC president made candid remarks about his student body. They ended up on Twitter

“Show me anyone who struggles at JCCC,” the college president purportedly said. “I walk the parking lot and I see a whole lot of very nice cars.”

February 20, 2019 04:39 PM

Trump’s emergency could divert millions from military projects in Missouri, Dems say

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Trump’s emergency could divert millions from military projects in Missouri, Dems say

February 20, 2019 01:13 PM

This Kansas football player died from heatstroke. Why doesn’t his family have answers?

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This Kansas football player died from heatstroke. Why doesn’t his family have answers?

February 20, 2019 03:08 PM

Bam Bam, one of two polar bears at the Kansas City Zoo, has died

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Bam Bam, one of two polar bears at the Kansas City Zoo, has died

February 20, 2019 02:15 PM

KC mayoral candidate Scott Wagner: ‘You may not like my answer, but you will get one’

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KC mayoral candidate Scott Wagner: ‘You may not like my answer, but you will get one’

February 20, 2019 02:00 PM

Get to know the 2019 Sporting Kansas City team and how it was built

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Get to know the 2019 Sporting Kansas City team and how it was built

February 20, 2019 01:07 PM

Man sentenced in 2015 shotgun killing that spurred mother’s search across Northland

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Man sentenced in 2015 shotgun killing that spurred mother’s search across Northland

February 20, 2019 12:45 PM

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‘Big boobie,’ ‘big booty’ awards given to high school cheerleaders, ACLU charges

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February 20, 2019 04:01 PM

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Kansas transparency advocates push video streaming for statehouse committee hearings

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Royals veterans Ian Kennedy and Alex Gordon train to sustain in their mid 30s

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Royals veterans Ian Kennedy and Alex Gordon train to sustain in their mid 30s

February 20, 2019 04:14 PM

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JCCC president made candid remarks about his student body. They ended up on Twitter

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JCCC president made candid remarks about his student body. They ended up on Twitter

February 20, 2019 04:39 PM

Kansas transparency advocates push video streaming for statehouse committee hearings

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Man sentenced in 2015 shotgun killing that spurred mother’s search across Northland

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‘Excessive fines’ ban applies to states, Supreme Court says

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‘Excessive fines’ ban applies to states, Supreme Court says

February 20, 2019 03:03 PM

‘Big boobie,’ ‘big booty’ awards given to high school cheerleaders, ACLU charges

February 20, 2019 04:50 PM

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February 20, 2019 02:12 PM

Covington Catholic student’s $250 million lawsuit against The Washington Post pleases Trump

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This Kansas football player died from heatstroke. Why doesn’t his family have answers?

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This Kansas football player died from heatstroke. Why doesn’t his family have answers?

February 20, 2019 03:08 PM

KC mayoral candidate Scott Wagner: ‘You may not like my answer, but you will get one’

February 20, 2019 02:00 PM

Jackson County jail troubles multiplying. Can Sheriff Forté defuse growing tension?

February 19, 2019 05:41 PM

Former cardinal McCarrick defrocked for sex abuse: ‘Uncle Ted’ is a free man in Kansas

February 17, 2019 05:10 PM

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Can Overland Park transcend ‘Johnson County beige’ image? Long-range plan holds hope

The Overland Park City Council and dozens of organizations have endorsed the Forward OP long-range vision, to create an even more successful, diverse and vibrant city over the next two decades. Implementation starts now.

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February 20, 2019 04:01 PM

Director of wild ‘NFL 100’ Super Bowl commercial shares behind-the-scenes stories

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A fan paid more than $50,000 at fundraiser for ‘MVP experience’ with Patrick Mahomes

February 20, 2019 10:00 AM

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Peering ahead at the final season of ‘Game of Thrones’

The final season of “Game of Thrones” will finally arrive April 14 on HBO. Here’s a brief rundown of everything we know about Season 8.

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And the Oscar will go to: Spike Lee and this KU professor are favorites to win Sunday

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