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‘Purple’ Kansas? Former federal prosecutor mulls Senate run against Pat Roberts

Government & Politics

‘Purple’ Kansas? Former federal prosecutor mulls Senate run against Pat Roberts

Sensing that Pat Roberts is vulnerable, former federal prosecutor Barry Grissom is laying the groundwork to mount a challenge against the Kansas Republican who is nearing his fourth decade in Congress.

December 17, 2018 04:07 PM

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

Local

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

December 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Vatterott College abruptly shuts down all campuses, affecting hundreds in Kansas City

Local

Vatterott College abruptly shuts down all campuses, affecting hundreds in Kansas City

December 17, 2018 05:38 PM

Security firm with guards facing murder charges fails to win back license in KC

Crime

Security firm with guards facing murder charges fails to win back license in KC

December 17, 2018 04:59 PM

‘A miracle’: Infant survives floating in Missouri pond after dad says he drowned her

Crime

‘A miracle’: Infant survives floating in Missouri pond after dad says he drowned her

December 17, 2018 02:19 PM

KCMO districts won’t support Sly James’ pre-K proposal, but the chamber is behind him

The Buzz

KCMO districts won’t support Sly James’ pre-K proposal, but the chamber is behind him

December 17, 2018 08:07 PM

Sprint and T-Mobile pass first big hurdle to merger, says unconfirmed report

Technology

Sprint and T-Mobile pass first big hurdle to merger, says unconfirmed report

December 17, 2018 03:57 PM

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KC events Dec. 20-26: Donnell Rawlings, Winter Soltice party, Santa Shuffle

December 18, 2018 07:00 AM

NFL’s Next Gen stats show Panthers’ Donte Jackson ran 120 yards on his ‘Pick-2’

December 18, 2018 08:07 AM

Man’s oyster pan roast was $14.75. But the pearl he found inside was worth much more

December 18, 2018 08:08 AM

Flynn heads to sentencing, with ‘Good luck’ wish from Trump

December 18, 2018 06:14 AM

US surgeon general warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes

December 18, 2018 05:05 AM

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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

St. Louis Blues’ adopted puppy hits the ice to practice with team

December 17, 2018 08:15 AM

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

Sports

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

December 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Mourinho fired by Man United with his career at crossroads

December 18, 2018 06:24 AM

Missing Valuable Players: KC comes up short in top honor, but Mahomes may change that

December 17, 2018 02:50 PM

Why KU’s offense has struggled a bit, and one potential path to improved efficiency

December 17, 2018 05:56 PM

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Missouri couple indicted on $2 million marijuana conspiracy

Local

Missouri couple indicted on $2 million marijuana conspiracy

December 17, 2018 05:13 PM

Vatterott College abruptly shuts down all campuses, affecting hundreds in Kansas City

December 17, 2018 05:38 PM

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

December 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Security firm with guards facing murder charges fails to win back license in KC

December 17, 2018 04:59 PM

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Flynn heads to sentencing, with ‘Good luck’ wish from Trump

Nation & world

Flynn heads to sentencing, with ‘Good luck’ wish from Trump

December 18, 2018 06:14 AM

Man’s oyster pan roast was $14.75. But the pearl he found inside was worth much more

December 18, 2018 08:08 AM

Mourinho fired by Man United with his career at crossroads

December 18, 2018 06:24 AM

US surgeon general warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes

December 18, 2018 05:05 AM

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

Opinion

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

We are the workers tasked with saving retail — for $9.50 an hour

December 17, 2018 01:37 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

NFL’s Next Gen stats show Panthers’ Donte Jackson ran 120 yards on his ‘Pick-2’

December 18, 2018 08:07 AM

Patrick Mahomes will launch his own cereal, working on deal with ketchup company

December 17, 2018 10:06 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Seattle Seahawks

December 17, 2018 09:04 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

Entertainment

Fans ‘love’ Carrie Underwood’s response when ‘Sunday Night Football’ song is dissed

A ‘Sports Illustrated’ producer posted that people hate Carrie Underwood’s ”Sunday Night Football” theme song. Underwood has gotten praise for her response: “Let’s be NICE to each other,” she tweeted.

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KC events Dec. 20-26: Donnell Rawlings, Winter Soltice party, Santa Shuffle

Entertainment

KC events Dec. 20-26: Donnell Rawlings, Winter Soltice party, Santa Shuffle

December 18, 2018 07:00 AM

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KC concerts Dec. 20-26: Danielle Nicole, For King & Country, Katy Guillen & The Girls

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts Dec. 20-26: Danielle Nicole, For King & Country, Katy Guillen & The Girls

December 18, 2018 07:00 AM

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