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Out-of-control car that killed Blue Valley teen nearly hit three other kids: report

A police report Monday morning described the car’s deadly path and the driver’s explanation.

April 22, 2019 12:35 PM

Kelly vetoes Kansas ‘abortion reversal’ bill, but legislative override still possible

Government & Politics

Kelly vetoes Kansas ‘abortion reversal’ bill, but legislative override still possible

April 22, 2019 03:53 PM

Man killed by semi-truck on I-70 downtown was well-liked transportation engineer

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Man killed by semi-truck on I-70 downtown was well-liked transportation engineer

April 22, 2019 05:12 PM

The Star hires three breaking news reporters focusing on crime, justice

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The Star hires three breaking news reporters focusing on crime, justice

April 22, 2019 02:34 PM

Jefferson’s, based in Lawrence, is bringing its wings, oysters to North KC

Cityscape

Jefferson’s, based in Lawrence, is bringing its wings, oysters to North KC

April 22, 2019 02:14 PM

7-foot center Udoka Azubuike returning to KU for senior season

University of Kansas

7-foot center Udoka Azubuike returning to KU for senior season

April 22, 2019 02:47 PM

Missouri GOP, fighting redistricting changes, courts unlikely ally: Black Democrats

Government & Politics

Missouri GOP, fighting redistricting changes, courts unlikely ally: Black Democrats

April 22, 2019 05:30 AM

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The Star wins two first-place awards in prestigious National Headliner Awards

April 22, 2019 06:00 PM

Royals set to add Danny Duffy back to starting rotation when team returns home

April 22, 2019 05:55 PM

Samsung delays folding phone launch after breaking issues

April 22, 2019 03:58 PM

Court date set for suspended K-State WR Hunter Rison after domestic battery arrest

April 22, 2019 05:12 PM

Police investigate shooting in Kansas City, Kansas

April 22, 2019 04:26 PM

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Life has changed for Jones barbecue sisters since they were featured on ‘Queer Eye’

April 22, 2019 05:27 PM

Wichita’s Chapel Hill United Methodist Church Pastor Jeff Gannon on being generous

April 22, 2019 12:55 AM

Topeka Zoo director Brendan Wiley discusses tiger attack

April 22, 2019 04:07 PM

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Royals set to add Danny Duffy back to starting rotation when team returns home

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Royals set to add Danny Duffy back to starting rotation when team returns home

April 22, 2019 05:55 PM

7-foot center Udoka Azubuike returning to KU for senior season

April 22, 2019 02:47 PM

‘We’re trying to be great together.’ Chiefs stars give advice to future KC draft picks

April 22, 2019 12:33 PM

What are the best NFL Draft situations for Mizzou’s Drew Lock?

April 22, 2019 02:01 PM

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The Star wins two first-place awards in prestigious National Headliner Awards

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The Star wins two first-place awards in prestigious National Headliner Awards

April 22, 2019 06:00 PM

Man killed by semi-truck on I-70 downtown was well-liked transportation engineer

April 22, 2019 05:12 PM

Police investigate shooting in Kansas City, Kansas

April 22, 2019 04:26 PM

Man accused of PCP-crazed shotgun killing of Chinese missionary pleads guilty in KC

April 22, 2019 04:01 PM

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Democrats subpoena former White House lawyer McGahn

Nation & world

Democrats subpoena former White House lawyer McGahn

April 22, 2019 05:05 PM

Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases

April 22, 2019 01:37 PM

Warren unveils $640 billion college debt forgiveness plan

April 22, 2019 07:39 AM

Sri Lanka expats wait to reconnect amid social media block

April 22, 2019 04:20 PM

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Republicans will do anything — even enlist black Democrats — to overturn Clean Missouri

Opinion

Republicans will do anything — even enlist black Democrats — to overturn Clean Missouri

April 22, 2019 03:32 PM

Gov. Laura Kelly will allow junk insurance. Now, will Kansas GOP expand Medicaid?

April 22, 2019 05:30 AM

The real victim in NCAA pay-for-play scandal isn’t KU or Bill Self. It’s Silvio De Sousa

April 19, 2019 04:50 PM

With rooms sitting empty, KC should stop handing out incentives for downtown hotels

April 21, 2019 05:30 AM

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‘Nothing being done’: Time running out for Kansas lawmakers on child welfare reforms

Child advocates and legislators are growing frustrated that Kansas’ Legislature has not approved many changes to the state’s child welfare system. The Legislature could finish up soon after May 1.

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‘We’re trying to be great together.’ Chiefs stars give advice to future KC draft picks

April 22, 2019 12:33 PM

Here is who 10 national experts believe Chiefs will pick in first round of NFL Draft

April 22, 2019 10:59 AM

Padres’ Eric Hosmer needed stitches after sauna accident

April 22, 2019 08:57 AM

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April 19, 2019 12:05 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

April 11, 2019 12:19 PM

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April 04, 2019 03:59 PM

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Watch Ellen surprise a Kansas teacher who donated 204 pairs of shoes to flood victims

Ellen DeGeneres had Kansas teacher Addy Tritt on her TV talk show to award her $10,000 after the woman bought 204 pairs of shoes from a closing Payless ShoeSource and donated them to Nebraska flood victims.

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Lyric Opera’s ‘The Pearl Fishers’ will have dazzling sets, costumes by famed designer

Arts & Culture

Lyric Opera’s ‘The Pearl Fishers’ will have dazzling sets, costumes by famed designer

April 20, 2019 07:00 AM

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‘Taste of heaven’: Chris Tomlin’s Sprint Center show praised God with music, sermon

Music News & Reviews

‘Taste of heaven’: Chris Tomlin’s Sprint Center show praised God with music, sermon

April 19, 2019 09:04 AM

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