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KCPD officer who drove police van in wreck that killed teen is back at work

An investigation of the crash is under review.

February 20, 2019 05:07 PM

After 3-inch snowfall, Kansas City streets still covered and road crews short workers

Weather

After 3-inch snowfall, Kansas City streets still covered and road crews short workers

February 20, 2019 07:05 PM

From Instagram to Animal Planet: KC native ‘goes wild’ with his veterinary skills

TV News & Reviews

From Instagram to Animal Planet: KC native ‘goes wild’ with his veterinary skills

February 21, 2019 05:30 AM

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant, grocery store health inspections for Feb. 21

Cityscape

Kansas, Kansas City restaurant, grocery store health inspections for Feb. 21

February 21, 2019 05:30 AM

Yes, the First Amendment still applies to teen wearing a MAGA hat at Oak Park Mall

Editorials

Yes, the First Amendment still applies to teen wearing a MAGA hat at Oak Park Mall

February 20, 2019 06:27 PM

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

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

Dave Helling

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

February 20, 2019 03:08 PM

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Man found fatally shot inside Independence home; police search neighborhood

February 21, 2019 06:53 AM

‘The ultimate Kiss show’: Fans will be treated to a big, bold time at Sprint Center

February 21, 2019 05:30 AM

21-year-old man charged in Overland Park teen’s shooting death

February 20, 2019 09:57 PM

Olathe woman died weighing 58 pounds; son refused to take her to doctor: charges

February 20, 2019 08:09 PM

50-year-old man found shot Wednesday afternoon, Liberty police say

February 20, 2019 07:55 PM

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Trump announces national emergency to get border wall funding

February 17, 2019 11:26 AM

Sophie Cunningham presents No. 3 jersey to Derrick Chievous

February 20, 2019 04:05 PM

Rep. Sharice Davids joined KCK youth in the ring for boxing drills

February 20, 2019 11:57 PM

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On Krisztian Nemeth as Sporting KC’s striker and why the risk is a key to its season

Sports

On Krisztian Nemeth as Sporting KC’s striker and why the risk is a key to its season

February 20, 2019 06:43 PM

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

February 20, 2019 04:14 PM

The curious case of Giants safety Landon Collins’ locker and its effect on Chiefs fans

February 20, 2019 04:01 PM

‘We needed to evolve:’ What led Jim Sterk to change Mizzou’s retired number policy

February 20, 2019 04:01 PM

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21-year-old man charged in Overland Park teen’s shooting death

Local

21-year-old man charged in Overland Park teen’s shooting death

February 20, 2019 09:57 PM

Olathe woman died weighing 58 pounds; son refused to take her to doctor: charges

February 20, 2019 08:09 PM

50-year-old man found shot Wednesday afternoon, Liberty police say

February 20, 2019 07:55 PM

After 3-inch snowfall, Kansas City streets still covered and road crews short workers

February 20, 2019 07:05 PM

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Jared Kushner privately working on reshaping legal immigration

Nation & world

Jared Kushner privately working on reshaping legal immigration

February 20, 2019 04:00 PM

‘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

Samsung folding phone is different - but also almost $2,000

February 20, 2019 02:12 PM

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Yes, the First Amendment still applies to teen wearing a MAGA hat at Oak Park Mall

Opinion

Yes, the First Amendment still applies to teen wearing a MAGA hat at Oak Park Mall

February 20, 2019 06:27 PM

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

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In Depth

In Depth

More than 50 children killed in 3 years: Guns take a heavy toll in Kansas City area

Gun violence across the Kansas City area has killed more than 50 children and teens since 2016, data show. The stories of young people who lost their lives to guns demonstrate the difficulty parents face in protecting their kids.

Blogs & Columns

The curious case of Giants safety Landon Collins’ locker and its effect on Chiefs fans

February 20, 2019 04:01 PM

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

February 20, 2019 01:24 PM

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

February 20, 2019 10:00 AM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 19, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 09:27 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 18, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 18, 2019

February 18, 2019 06:17 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 04:57 PM

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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

From Instagram to Animal Planet: KC native ‘goes wild’ with his veterinary skills

Evan Antin, a 2003 Blue Valley North high school graduate, was named “Sexiest Beast Charmer” in 2014 by People magazine. He now has his own TV show on Animal Planet called “Evan Goes Wild.”

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‘The ultimate Kiss show’: Fans will be treated to a big, bold time at Sprint Center

Music News & Reviews

‘The ultimate Kiss show’: Fans will be treated to a big, bold time at Sprint Center

February 21, 2019 05:30 AM

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

TV News & Reviews

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

February 20, 2019 11:27 AM

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