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More snow and ice on the way to Kansas City Tuesday: Here’s how much and when

February 18, 2019 10:22 AM

Former cardinal McCarrick defrocked for sex abuse: ‘Uncle Ted’ is a free man in Kansas

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Former cardinal McCarrick defrocked for sex abuse: ‘Uncle Ted’ is a free man in Kansas

February 17, 2019 05:10 PM

New owners for locally owned BRGR Kitchen + Bar & Taco Republic

Cityscape

New owners for locally owned BRGR Kitchen + Bar & Taco Republic

February 18, 2019 01:29 PM

Kansas Medicaid full of problems, but contractor says it shouldn’t take all the blame

Health Care

Kansas Medicaid full of problems, but contractor says it shouldn’t take all the blame

February 18, 2019 05:30 AM

Kansas lawmaker fighting cancer will resign from House

Government & Politics

Kansas lawmaker fighting cancer will resign from House

February 18, 2019 01:12 PM

Spun out of control: The desperate final days of skater John Coughlin

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Spun out of control: The desperate final days of skater John Coughlin

February 17, 2019 05:30 AM

What’s on my desk: KC playwright and actress Vanessa Severo shows where she creates

Entertainment

What’s on my desk: KC playwright and actress Vanessa Severo shows where she creates

February 15, 2019 06:27 PM

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Student at University of Missouri diagnosed with active case of tuberculosis

February 18, 2019 09:07 PM

KU junior Mitch Lightfoot protects rim, abides by team motto: ‘No easy baskets’

February 18, 2019 05:48 PM

Royals hoping to make fans remember September with their early play in 2019

February 18, 2019 05:45 PM

Oak Park Mall store employee out of job for confrontation with teen wearing MAGA hat

February 18, 2019 04:25 PM

Cuonzo Martin thinks MU can compete for the Southeastern Conference title next year

February 18, 2019 03:40 PM

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Notable figures in black history

February 17, 2019 11:26 AM

Trump announces national emergency to get border wall funding

February 17, 2019 11:26 AM

Royals Brett Phillips looking to break bad habits and be productive

February 18, 2019 08:57 PM

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Royals hoping to make fans remember September with their early play in 2019

Sports

Royals hoping to make fans remember September with their early play in 2019

February 18, 2019 05:45 PM

KU junior Mitch Lightfoot protects rim, abides by team motto: ‘No easy baskets’

February 18, 2019 05:48 PM

She is an assistant coach on the boys team, out to share a message

February 18, 2019 05:29 PM

Cuonzo Martin thinks MU can compete for the Southeastern Conference title next year

February 18, 2019 03:40 PM

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Oak Park Mall store employee out of job for confrontation with teen wearing MAGA hat

Local

Oak Park Mall store employee out of job for confrontation with teen wearing MAGA hat

February 18, 2019 04:25 PM

KCPD releases names of 3 killed in separate shootings during weekend in Kansas City

February 18, 2019 02:32 PM

New owners for locally owned BRGR Kitchen + Bar & Taco Republic

February 18, 2019 01:29 PM

Kansas lawmaker fighting cancer will resign from House

February 18, 2019 01:12 PM

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White House indicates Trump to veto disapproval of emergency

Nation & world

White House indicates Trump to veto disapproval of emergency

February 18, 2019 01:17 AM

Burglar calls for a Lyft — but gets in a police car by mistake, New Jersey cops say

February 17, 2019 02:33 PM

Disgraced ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner released from prison

February 17, 2019 06:33 PM

Sex abuse survivors say Vatican summit must deliver action

February 17, 2019 12:28 PM

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Former cardinal McCarrick defrocked for sex abuse: ‘Uncle Ted’ is a free man in Kansas

Opinion

Former cardinal McCarrick defrocked for sex abuse: ‘Uncle Ted’ is a free man in Kansas

February 17, 2019 05:10 PM

Should Missouri felons have voting rights restored once they’re released from prison?

February 17, 2019 05:30 AM

Former KSHB reporter Lisa Benson Cooper challenged the system and won — sort of

February 17, 2019 05:30 AM

Amazon still isn’t coming to Missouri as long as we’re a state that discriminates

February 17, 2019 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

With eye on Supreme Court, Missouri Republicans file flurry of anti-abortion bills

The Missouri Republican party has filed 21 bills that would restrict or ban abortion. Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s ascent to the Supreme Court brought momentum to the anti-abortion cause.

Blogs & Columns

Alcides Escobar’s nine biggest playoff moments with the Royals

February 17, 2019 08:00 AM

Alcides Escobar’s nine biggest playoff moments with the Royals

February 17, 2019 08:00 AM

NBA commissioner Adam Silver unveils ‘jersey of the future’

February 15, 2019 02:11 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 18, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 18, 2019

February 18, 2019 06:17 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 17, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 17, 2019

February 17, 2019 06:17 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 16, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 16, 2019

February 16, 2019 05:59 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

‘Y’all made it!’ Blake Shelton rewards fans who braved snow with raucous KC show

Blake Shelton’s hearty fans defied inclement weather to see his tour stop at Sprint Center in Kansas City. About 12,500 were treated to a fun show with some of Shelton’s “heroes.”

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From ‘Bosom Buddies’ to ‘Girls’ to New Theatre sergeant, this star keeps pushing

Performing Arts

From ‘Bosom Buddies’ to ‘Girls’ to New Theatre sergeant, this star keeps pushing

February 17, 2019 05:30 AM

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KC Symphony show invites you to relax and meditate; Seraphic Fire comes to JCCC

Arts & Culture

KC Symphony show invites you to relax and meditate; Seraphic Fire comes to JCCC

February 16, 2019 07:00 AM

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