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‘We’re done’: How $5 Hot-N-Ready pizza fight shut down Little Caesars in KC

Eight years ago, Utah businessman Alan Knox bought the Little Caesars franchise in the Kansas City area. A battle over prices, late payments and a deal to sell his best stores has left KC without Pizza! Pizza!

October 21, 2018 05:30 AM

One bishop could lead the way to another bishop being the first charged for sex abuse

Faith

One bishop could lead the way to another bishop being the first charged for sex abuse

October 21, 2018 05:31 AM

No bad days: How Chiefs DE Chris Jones energizes the locker room with his playful personality and on-field fire

Chiefs

No bad days: How Chiefs DE Chris Jones energizes the locker room with his playful personality and on-field fire

October 21, 2018 07:00 AM

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

Crime

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

Editorials

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

October 19, 2018 12:00 AM

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

In heavy boots and with pounds of gear, officer sweats KC Marathon for fallen comrades

Local

In heavy boots and with pounds of gear, officer sweats KC Marathon for fallen comrades

October 20, 2018 04:53 PM

Latest News

Authorities hunt for 2nd suspect in Georgia police shooting

October 21, 2018 12:31 PM

Who follows Speaker Ryan? Battle for power looms in GOP

October 21, 2018 11:59 AM

Dozens hurt in floor collapse at S. Carolina condo party

October 21, 2018 12:55 PM

This man is a pumpkin smasher, video shows. Two Kansas boys would like a word with him

October 21, 2018 10:55 AM

Grading Missouri’s 65-33 win over Memphis and looking ahead to No. 14 Kentucky

October 21, 2018 10:08 AM

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Caught on Camera: Man smashes Lawrence family’s pumpkins

October 21, 2018 10:34 AM

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

Woman killed in south KC shooting identified. She was only 18

Woman killed in south KC shooting identified. She was only 18

October 21, 2018 09:41 AM

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No bad days: How Chiefs DE Chris Jones energizes the locker room with his playful personality and on-field fire

Sports

No bad days: How Chiefs DE Chris Jones energizes the locker room with his playful personality and on-field fire

October 21, 2018 07:00 AM

Bold Barry Odom decision helps Mizzou romp and reflects his stamp on program

October 20, 2018 09:19 PM

These four and half minutes gave Missouri the game in its 65-33 win over Memphis

October 20, 2018 10:01 PM

Court sidebars explain defense’s claim that Kansas’ Self, Townsend knew of payments

October 20, 2018 04:43 PM

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Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

Local

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

Woman killed in south KC shooting identified. She was only 18

October 21, 2018 09:41 AM

Bodies of 2 adults found in Clay County home. Investigation is underway, sheriff says

October 20, 2018 08:09 PM

Man killed in three-vehicle wreck in east Kansas City, police say

October 20, 2018 07:47 PM

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Authorities hunt for 2nd suspect in Georgia police shooting

Nation & world

Authorities hunt for 2nd suspect in Georgia police shooting

October 21, 2018 12:31 PM

Who follows Speaker Ryan? Battle for power looms in GOP

October 21, 2018 11:59 AM

Dozens hurt in floor collapse at S. Carolina condo party

October 21, 2018 12:55 PM

Migrant caravan swells to 5,000, resumes advance toward US

October 21, 2018 01:17 PM

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Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

Opinion

Project Veritas’ undercover videos and lies have no place in Missouri Senate race

October 19, 2018 12:00 AM

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

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

October 19, 2018 05:22 PM

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

October 20, 2018 08:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

A grocery divide: Why do so many stores east of Troost lack healthy food?

East of Troost Avenue in Kansas City, grocery stores are more likely to emphasize sugary, fatty foods near the entrance. Farther west, however, stores beckon with fresh produce and fish. Can that change?

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs are a heavy favorite against the Bengals among national experts

October 21, 2018 08:21 AM

NBC will have Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive from Kansas Speedway to Arrowhead on Sunday

October 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Dayton Moore on why he is ‘still pulling’ for former Royals who are in the playoffs

October 19, 2018 09:06 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 04:26 PM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 04:06 PM

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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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Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

Crime

Soulful folk duo Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear’s gear stolen in New Jersey

October 21, 2018 01:38 PM

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‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

Entertainment

‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

October 19, 2018 03:53 PM

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