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Kansas City economy has lagged the country since recession. Is that about to change?

Business

Kansas City economy has lagged the country since recession. Is that about to change?

“Some metros that 20 years ago our economy was much larger than have passed us by. And we should wonder why,” said one economist.

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Wind chills below zero await KC commuters as temperatures plunge to near record low

Weather News

Wind chills below zero await KC commuters as temperatures plunge to near record low

November 12, 2019 6:35 AM

Two local restaurant chains close one of their Johnson County locations

Cityscape

Two local restaurant chains close one of their Johnson County locations

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Will Kansas City become the first major city with free bus service?

Editorials

Will Kansas City become the first major city with free bus service?

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Emanuel Cleaver stomps and shouts when asked about comparing MLK Blvd. opponents to KKK

Editorials

Emanuel Cleaver stomps and shouts when asked about comparing MLK Blvd. opponents to KKK

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Shawnee Mission teachers are the best paid in the state. But they want something more

Local

Shawnee Mission teachers are the best paid in the state. But they want something more

November 11, 2019 8:07 PM

Mellinger Minutes: The Chiefs’ meltdown, questioning Andy Reid, and more

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: The Chiefs’ meltdown, questioning Andy Reid, and more

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

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KC events Nov. 14-20: Queen Nefertari at the Nelson, Holiday Boutique, Russian ballet

November 12, 2019 7:00 AM

KC concerts Nov. 14-20: Lana Del Rey, The Chainsmokers, Wilco

November 12, 2019 7:00 AM

Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead on Kansas City sidewalk

November 12, 2019 7:45 AM

Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery

November 12, 2019 6:33 AM

Impeachment witness: Ukrainians asked about holdup of aid

November 12, 2019 6:12 AM

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Bundle up; it’ll be a very cold day in Kansas City

November 12, 2019 6:50 AM

Shawnee Mission teachers demand lighter workloads

November 11, 2019 8:32 PM

Monday evening weather update

November 11, 2019 7:30 PM

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Mellinger Minutes: The Chiefs’ meltdown, questioning Andy Reid, and more

Sports

Mellinger Minutes: The Chiefs’ meltdown, questioning Andy Reid, and more

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Chiefs sign one offensive lineman, place another on injured reserve

November 11, 2019 5:20 PM

Mizzou basketball at Xavier: Tipoff time, lineups, TV, radio and a prediction

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Missouri basketball prepares for ranked Xavier, rare true road nonconference game

November 11, 2019 5:12 PM

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Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead on Kansas City sidewalk

Local

Police launch homicide investigation after man found dead on Kansas City sidewalk

November 12, 2019 7:45 AM

Wind chills below zero await KC commuters as temperatures plunge to near record low

November 12, 2019 6:35 AM

Shawnee Mission teachers are the best paid in the state. But they want something more

November 11, 2019 8:07 PM

Frosty temperatures to continue Tuesday in Kansas City with near record lows

November 11, 2019 7:39 PM

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Impeachment witness: Ukrainians asked about holdup of aid

Nation & world

Impeachment witness: Ukrainians asked about holdup of aid

November 12, 2019 6:12 AM

Former President Jimmy Carter enters hospital for surgery

November 12, 2019 6:33 AM

Mini Mercury skips across sun’s vast glare in rare transit

November 11, 2019 5:25 PM

California changed its rules on college athlete pay. Now White House looking into it

November 11, 2019 1:13 PM

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Emanuel Cleaver stomps and shouts when asked about comparing MLK Blvd. opponents to KKK

Opinion

Emanuel Cleaver stomps and shouts when asked about comparing MLK Blvd. opponents to KKK

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Will Kansas City become the first major city with free bus service?

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Letters: The Chiefs we saw Sunday don’t deserve Patrick Mahomes

November 12, 2019 5:00 AM

Guns, housing and incentives in KC Mayor Quinton Lucas’ ambitious first 100 days

November 10, 2019 5:00 AM

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‘Significant interest’ remains in new Kansas coal power plant, utility told regulators

Plans for a new coal-fired power plant in western Kansas appeared likely dead three years ago. But since then, a utility told regulators “significant interest” remains.

Blogs & Columns

Win Probability Charts from last three Chiefs-Titans games are remarkably similar

November 11, 2019 1:30 PM

This year, the playing field at Azteca Stadium looks great ahead of Chiefs game

November 11, 2019 10:57 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Los Angeles Chargers

November 11, 2019 9:33 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 4, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 4, 2019

November 07, 2019 9:13 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 28, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 28, 2019

October 31, 2019 8:59 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 21, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 21, 2019

October 23, 2019 9:10 PM

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A Kansas City blood feud: Documentary on bitter rivalry will headline Mafia film fest

Last year’s Kansas City Mafia Film Festival was so popular, it’s expanding to three days. It will feature a new documentary by fest founder Gary Jenkins, “Brothers Against Brothers: The Civella-Spero War.”

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KC concerts Nov. 14-20: Lana Del Rey, The Chainsmokers, Wilco

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts Nov. 14-20: Lana Del Rey, The Chainsmokers, Wilco

November 12, 2019 7:00 AM

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KC events Nov. 14-20: Queen Nefertari at the Nelson, Holiday Boutique, Russian ballet

Entertainment

KC events Nov. 14-20: Queen Nefertari at the Nelson, Holiday Boutique, Russian ballet

November 12, 2019 7:00 AM

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