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KCPD van wreck killed Shawnee Mission South High School student, injured 2 relatives

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KCPD van wreck killed Shawnee Mission South High School student, injured 2 relatives

A Shawnee Mission South High School student has been identified as the person killed in a wreck involving a Kansas City police van Sunday on Interstate 435 near Arrowhead Stadium. The student was identified as Chandan Rajanna.

October 22, 2018 11:26 AM

Missouri House Speaker will step down to oversee state’s $11 billion Medicaid program

Government & Politics

Missouri House Speaker will step down to oversee state’s $11 billion Medicaid program

October 22, 2018 03:44 PM

With Jontay Porter out, where does Missouri look for scoring and rebounding?

University of Missouri

With Jontay Porter out, where does Missouri look for scoring and rebounding?

October 22, 2018 04:14 PM

The Missouri Plan thwarted Pendergast’s power. Is it still good way to choose judges?

The Missouri Influencer Series

The Missouri Plan thwarted Pendergast’s power. Is it still good way to choose judges?

October 22, 2018 04:00 AM

Hawley champions open government. So why doesn’t he use email the public can see?

Government & Politics

Hawley champions open government. So why doesn’t he use email the public can see?

October 22, 2018 04:00 AM

‘Our time is up’: Waldo Tanner’s Bar & Grill closing after more than 25 years

Cityscape

‘Our time is up’: Waldo Tanner’s Bar & Grill closing after more than 25 years

October 19, 2018 06:49 PM

Greg Orman’s best argument is one Kansas Democrats should be making more forcefully

Editorials

Greg Orman’s best argument is one Kansas Democrats should be making more forcefully

October 22, 2018 05:30 AM

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Chiefs may suddenly have options at safety, plus other snap-count observations

October 22, 2018 04:34 PM

KC teen charged as adult in fatal shooting of 15-year-old skateboarder

October 22, 2018 04:03 PM

Kansas man ‘behind on bills’ charged with robbing small-town Missouri bank

October 22, 2018 04:09 PM

KU recruit Zeke Nnaji completes UCLA visit: ‘It is one of the biggest markets’

October 22, 2018 03:53 PM

26-year-old Shawnee man killed by vehicle backing up in driveway

October 22, 2018 02:21 PM

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Caught on Camera: Man smashes Lawrence family’s pumpkins

October 21, 2018 10:34 AM

Former NFL star Rae Carruth released from prison after serving almost 19 years for murder plot

October 22, 2018 09:09 AM

Dozens injured when clubhouse floor collapses during a party in Clemson, SC

October 22, 2018 09:09 AM

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Chiefs may suddenly have options at safety, plus other snap-count observations

Sports

Chiefs may suddenly have options at safety, plus other snap-count observations

October 22, 2018 04:34 PM

With Jontay Porter out, where does Missouri look for scoring and rebounding?

October 22, 2018 04:14 PM

Chiefs-Broncos: From 10 down in first meeting to 10-point favorite role for KC

October 22, 2018 12:36 PM

KU ranked No. 1 in AP preseason basketball poll, K-State 12th

October 22, 2018 11:48 AM

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KC teen charged as adult in fatal shooting of 15-year-old skateboarder

Local

KC teen charged as adult in fatal shooting of 15-year-old skateboarder

October 22, 2018 04:03 PM

Kansas man ‘behind on bills’ charged with robbing small-town Missouri bank

October 22, 2018 04:09 PM

‘Simply no justification’: Mother sues Independence police for fatally shooting son

October 22, 2018 02:55 PM

26-year-old Shawnee man killed by vehicle backing up in driveway

October 22, 2018 02:21 PM

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Mega Millions players would spend $1.6B on bills, charity

Nation & world

Mega Millions players would spend $1.6B on bills, charity

October 22, 2018 09:33 AM

Leaked video shows Khashoggi ‘body double’ after killing

October 22, 2018 04:43 PM

Category 4 Hurricane Willa threatens Mexico’s Pacific coast

October 22, 2018 04:43 PM

Rae Carruth released from prison after serving 19 years in murder of Cherica Adams

October 22, 2018 07:04 AM

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This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

Opinion

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

Greg Orman needs to put the good of Kansas first, ego second

October 20, 2018 08:34 PM

Greg Orman’s best argument is one Kansas Democrats should be making more forcefully

October 22, 2018 05:30 AM

Letters: Readers discuss outrageous torture, migrant caravan and the toll of tariffs

October 20, 2018 08:33 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘It is time women have a voice.’ JoCo commission races reflect national trend

National political observers are saying the wave that may be taking over politics in 2018 is neither red nor blue. It’s pink. And in Johnson County, four men incumbents are being challenged by four women.

Blogs & Columns

ESPN reporter on Chiefs tailgating Sunday: ‘There’s no better parking lot in America’

October 22, 2018 12:23 PM

‘Chiefs are a true Super Bowl contender.’ Here’s the buzz about KC after Sunday’s win

October 22, 2018 10:28 AM

Five things to know about Chiefs’ next opponent: Denver Broncos (round two)

October 22, 2018 09:06 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

Bravo’s “Welcome to Waverly” is about 7 urban professionals spending six weeks in small-town Waverly, Kan., about 90 minutes from Kansas City. The shows explores divides, like coastal vs. middle of the country.

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Hawaiian singer Willie K stuns with a ukulele rendition of the National Anthem

Entertainment

Hawaiian singer Willie K stuns with a ukulele rendition of the National Anthem

October 22, 2018 10:55 AM

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Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

Entertainment

Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

October 10, 2018 11:00 AM

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