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How many tourism meccas does JoCo need? Critics question public subsidy for Bluhawk

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How many tourism meccas does JoCo need? Critics question public subsidy for Bluhawk

December 18, 2018 01:39 PM

‘How could I get nothing?’ Vatterott students devastated by school’s abrupt closing

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‘How could I get nothing?’ Vatterott students devastated by school’s abrupt closing

December 18, 2018 12:22 PM

Prairie Village council passes LGBTQ measure to applause, cheers

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Prairie Village council passes LGBTQ measure to applause, cheers

December 18, 2018 11:21 AM

Woman who drove into Kansas River in Lawrence, killing daughter, pleads guilty

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Woman who drove into Kansas River in Lawrence, killing daughter, pleads guilty

December 18, 2018 10:00 AM

Ohio man who scammed Chiefs, other NFL players, of $24K splurged on trips, pet spa

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Ohio man who scammed Chiefs, other NFL players, of $24K splurged on trips, pet spa

December 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Woman accused of beating aunt to death with baseball bat on trial in Independence

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Woman accused of beating aunt to death with baseball bat on trial in Independence

December 18, 2018 09:21 AM

Mellinger Minutes: dumb media debates, a Chiefs freakout, and a (still) bright future

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Mellinger Minutes: dumb media debates, a Chiefs freakout, and a (still) bright future

December 18, 2018 12:48 PM

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What to expect from Missouri football’s recruiting class in the early signing period

December 18, 2018 02:22 PM

On the Royals, Billy Hamilton and the value of getting the ball in play

December 18, 2018 02:11 PM

What in the world did the ‘Laverne & Shirley’ theme song mean? Five things to know

December 18, 2018 02:04 PM

A look at the football recruits Chris Klieman, K-State hope to sign this week

December 18, 2018 01:50 PM

Trump vets Interior candidates who don’t share his vow to keep federal lands intact

December 18, 2018 01:47 PM

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Little girl loses first tooth when Dad uses Nerf gun to remove it

December 18, 2018 12:07 PM

Thief fumbles as he steals a TV from Maryland porch

December 18, 2018 07:12 AM

Colorful Christmas lights set Sar Ko Par Trails Park aglow

December 13, 2018 09:06 PM

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Mellinger Minutes: dumb media debates, a Chiefs freakout, and a (still) bright future

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Mellinger Minutes: dumb media debates, a Chiefs freakout, and a (still) bright future

December 18, 2018 12:48 PM

What to expect from Missouri football’s recruiting class in the early signing period

December 18, 2018 02:22 PM

On the Royals, Billy Hamilton and the value of getting the ball in play

December 18, 2018 02:11 PM

A look at the football recruits Chris Klieman, K-State hope to sign this week

December 18, 2018 01:50 PM

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How many tourism meccas does JoCo need? Critics question public subsidy for Bluhawk

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How many tourism meccas does JoCo need? Critics question public subsidy for Bluhawk

December 18, 2018 01:39 PM

‘How could I get nothing?’ Vatterott students devastated by school’s abrupt closing

December 18, 2018 12:22 PM

Woman who drove into Kansas River in Lawrence, killing daughter, pleads guilty

December 18, 2018 10:00 AM

Woman accused of beating aunt to death with baseball bat on trial in Independence

December 18, 2018 09:21 AM

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Flynn sentencing abruptly postponed; judge expresses disgust

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Flynn sentencing abruptly postponed; judge expresses disgust

December 18, 2018 02:19 PM

Trump vets Interior candidates who don’t share his vow to keep federal lands intact

December 18, 2018 01:47 PM

Actress and director Penny Marshall dies at age 75

December 18, 2018 01:43 PM

Leaders start shutdown talks after Trump eases wall threat

December 18, 2018 02:24 PM

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Why would Hawley and Blunt fix the health care law they broke? (Hint: You know this one.)

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Why would Hawley and Blunt fix the health care law they broke? (Hint: You know this one.)

December 18, 2018 12:47 PM

Should KC raise property taxes to provide affordable housing? It’s worth discussing

December 17, 2018 05:06 PM

Why is this Missouri lawmaker trying to mess with KC’s voter-approved earnings tax?

December 17, 2018 05:30 AM

Missouri GOP should butt out and stop playing politics with Hawley investigation

December 14, 2018 05:54 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Sly James is Kansas City’s mayor. But sometimes he moonlights mediating lawsuits

Last month ahead of a City Council meeting on the single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, Mayor Sly James was mediating a lawsuit stemming from this summer’s duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake.

Blogs & Columns

Should the Chiefs consider signing Broncos linebacker Shane Ray next year?

December 18, 2018 12:15 PM

National writers give KU, K-State vastly different grades for football coaching hires

December 18, 2018 09:58 AM

Here is where Chiefs stand in NFL power rankings after loss to Chargers

December 18, 2018 09:10 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 04:41 PM

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

December 14, 2018 04:09 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 27, Ravens 24

Photo gallery: Chiefs 27, Ravens 24

December 09, 2018 11:00 PM

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Entertainment

What in the world did the ‘Laverne & Shirley’ theme song mean? Five things to know

For children who grew up in the 1970s, the theme song of “Laverne & Shirley,” co-starring Penny Marshall, who died Monday, is one of the most iconic. It was written by the same song-writing team that created the “Happy Days” theme.

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Lil Jon and the Kool-Aid Man in a Christmas rap video? Oh, yeah

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Lil Jon and the Kool-Aid Man in a Christmas rap video? Oh, yeah

December 18, 2018 11:44 AM

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Carlton dance legal drama: How a ‘Friends’ star and Eddie Murphy inspired the moves

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Carlton dance legal drama: How a ‘Friends’ star and Eddie Murphy inspired the moves

December 18, 2018 09:12 AM

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