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Outgoing KC City Manager Troy Schulte may be poised to take Jackson County post

The legislature will consider hiring Schulte as the new county administrator at a meeting Monday.

November 15, 2019 1:49 PM

Perdue touts having USDA researchers in KC, closer to farmers. Some have their doubts

Government & Politics

Perdue touts having USDA researchers in KC, closer to farmers. Some have their doubts

November 15, 2019 4:06 PM

Douglas County D.A. drops felony drug charges against Lawrence CBD store owners

Crime

Douglas County D.A. drops felony drug charges against Lawrence CBD store owners

November 15, 2019 10:39 AM

Trump will nominate KC Library’s Crosby Kemper III to federal agency he wants to close

Government & Politics

Trump will nominate KC Library’s Crosby Kemper III to federal agency he wants to close

November 14, 2019 5:36 PM

New Royals manager Mike Matheny, through the eyes of Whitey Herzog and Tony La Russa

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New Royals manager Mike Matheny, through the eyes of Whitey Herzog and Tony La Russa

November 15, 2019 11:05 AM

Divided City Council approves scaled back financing deal for downtown office tower

Government & Politics

Divided City Council approves scaled back financing deal for downtown office tower

November 14, 2019 7:40 PM

Lana Del Rey takes it slow and energizes fans at her sold-out Kansas City concert

Music News & Reviews

Lana Del Rey takes it slow and energizes fans at her sold-out Kansas City concert

November 15, 2019 7:30 AM

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Homicide investigation begins after one person dies in Independence double shooting

November 15, 2019 5:30 PM

Missouri State-bound swimmer Robbie Hill of Oak Park headlines Class 1 state meet

November 15, 2019 5:20 PM

Chiefs’ Fisher puts in full practice for second straight day, but Schwartz is limited

November 15, 2019 5:06 PM

Oklahoma judge reduces Johnson & Johnson order in opioid lawsuit by $107M

November 15, 2019 4:35 PM

Quick Scout: This Monmouth strength should concern KU most

November 15, 2019 11:09 AM

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KC Councilwoman Melissa Robinson talks about local control of police

November 15, 2019 5:33 PM

Sonny Perdue in KC to tour relocated agriculture department agencies

November 15, 2019 3:59 PM

Chiefs leadership excited to take on the Chargers in Mexico City

November 15, 2019 2:56 PM

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Missouri State-bound swimmer Robbie Hill of Oak Park headlines Class 1 state meet

Sports

Missouri State-bound swimmer Robbie Hill of Oak Park headlines Class 1 state meet

November 15, 2019 5:20 PM

Chiefs’ Fisher puts in full practice for second straight day, but Schwartz is limited

November 15, 2019 5:06 PM

Sports gamblers still confident in Chiefs’ chances in Mexico, despite recent slide

November 15, 2019 3:28 PM

While Chargers practice in Colorado, Chiefs prefer routine ahead of high-altitude game

November 15, 2019 3:00 PM

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Homicide investigation begins after one person dies in Independence double shooting

Local

Homicide investigation begins after one person dies in Independence double shooting

November 15, 2019 5:30 PM

Man thrown from truck in I-435 crash. KC driver is now charged with manslaughter

November 15, 2019 4:43 PM

Perdue touts having USDA researchers in KC, closer to farmers. Some have their doubts

November 15, 2019 4:06 PM

Outgoing KC City Manager Troy Schulte may be poised to take Jackson County post

November 15, 2019 1:49 PM

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Oklahoma judge reduces Johnson & Johnson order in opioid lawsuit by $107M

Nation & world

Oklahoma judge reduces Johnson & Johnson order in opioid lawsuit by $107M

November 15, 2019 4:35 PM

Motive a mystery in fatal California school shooting

November 15, 2019 7:00 PM

Twitter details political ad ban, admits it’s imperfect

November 15, 2019 3:13 PM

Historic flooding highlights Venice’s vulnerability

November 15, 2019 3:47 PM

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Damning report finds ‘striking lack of leadership’ led to Kansas football player’s death

Opinion

Damning report finds ‘striking lack of leadership’ led to Kansas football player’s death

November 15, 2019 5:00 AM

Letters: Readers discuss made-up GOP minds, free buses and what Cleaver should do

November 15, 2019 5:00 AM

Lincoln Prep’s undefeated football team playing ‘for the city.’ Will KC show support?

November 15, 2019 5:00 AM

What future for conservative traditionalist Catholicism?

November 15, 2019 5:00 AM

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What’s the history on Kansas City’s Downtown Loop? This KCQ is ready to make the rounds

The idea of using blighted land for highway routes was part of the 1947 “Master Plan for Kansas City.” The Downtown Loop is a construction and engineering marvel that helped bring the city into the modern era.

Blogs & Columns

ESPN’s Booger McFarland: ‘I don’t think we’ve ever really seen anyone like’ Mahomes

November 15, 2019 10:42 AM

Here’s how to get the special jackets the Chiefs will wear for trip to Mexico

November 15, 2019 10:10 AM

A player hit someone with their own helmet? That happened at Chiefs’ camp in 2002, too

November 15, 2019 9:22 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11, 2019

November 14, 2019 8:26 PM

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

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

October 31, 2019 8:59 PM

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Lana Del Rey takes it slow and energizes fans at her sold-out Kansas City concert

Lana Del Rey, touring for her new album, “Norman F****** Rockwell,” performed a sold-out concert at Kansas City’s Uptown Theater. She apologized for canceling last year’s Sprint Center show due to illness.

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It’s Oscar-bait time. Here are the big, prestigious movies coming our way

Movie News & Reviews

It’s Oscar-bait time. Here are the big, prestigious movies coming our way

November 14, 2019 5:39 PM

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‘Ford v Ferrari’ takes muscle car madness on a thrill ride with Damon and Bale

Movie News & Reviews

‘Ford v Ferrari’ takes muscle car madness on a thrill ride with Damon and Bale

November 14, 2019 11:26 AM

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