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Schlitterbahn jury begins deliberations after closing arguments in Wyandotte County

A Wyandotte County jury is now deliberating over the fate of Schlitterbahn mainentance workers David Hughes and John Zalsman, both accused of lying to KBI agents during their investigation into Caleb Schwab’s death on the Verruckt water slide.

October 18, 2018 11:41 AM

JoCo Community College wanted emergency access to Stoll Park. Commissioners: No way

Government & Politics

JoCo Community College wanted emergency access to Stoll Park. Commissioners: No way

October 18, 2018 11:39 AM

Another former GOP governor of Kansas just endorsed Dem Laura Kelly over Kris Kobach

Elections

Another former GOP governor of Kansas just endorsed Dem Laura Kelly over Kris Kobach

October 18, 2018 09:00 AM

Kobach wants to stop release of deposition tape because it would be used in attack ads

Elections

Kobach wants to stop release of deposition tape because it would be used in attack ads

October 18, 2018 10:53 AM

Young voters could decide Missouri and Kansas midterms. Will they show up?

Elections

Young voters could decide Missouri and Kansas midterms. Will they show up?

October 18, 2018 05:30 AM

New Museum of Illusions at Union Station uses mirrors to mess with your mind

Entertainment

New Museum of Illusions at Union Station uses mirrors to mess with your mind

October 18, 2018 12:01 AM

State worker saw Evan twice before he died. She believed mom’s story explaining abuse

Crime

State worker saw Evan twice before he died. She believed mom’s story explaining abuse

October 17, 2018 07:03 PM

Latest News

Kate Upton decries sexist responses after she lashed out at MLB about call in ALCS

October 18, 2018 11:27 AM

Nebraska’s message for tourists? ‘It’s not for everyone’

October 18, 2018 10:57 AM

Here’s a look at the Kansas State Wildcats’ 2019 football schedule

October 18, 2018 11:03 AM

KU football releases 2019 schedule

October 18, 2018 11:00 AM

Overland Park murder case ends with ‘Hard 50’ sentence for man who killed stepfather

October 18, 2018 09:53 AM

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Astros, Red Sox talk about fan interference call in game four of the ALCS

October 18, 2018 11:14 AM

COMMERCIAL: You probably shouldn’t wear Raiders gear to take family photos with Chiefs fans

October 18, 2018 09:18 AM

Cuonzo Martin on the recovery of redshirt sophomore F Mitchell Smith

October 18, 2018 08:36 AM

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Kate Upton decries sexist responses after she lashed out at MLB about call in ALCS

Sports

Kate Upton decries sexist responses after she lashed out at MLB about call in ALCS

October 18, 2018 11:27 AM

Here’s a look at the Kansas State Wildcats’ 2019 football schedule

October 18, 2018 11:03 AM

KU football releases 2019 schedule

October 18, 2018 11:00 AM

The sequel to the Chiefs-Raiders Christmas commercial is also really funny

October 18, 2018 09:25 AM

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Teenager charged in Plaza shooting hid handgun used in attack, prosecutors say

Local

Teenager charged in Plaza shooting hid handgun used in attack, prosecutors say

October 17, 2018 05:39 PM

Schlitterbahn jury begins deliberations after closing arguments in Wyandotte County

October 18, 2018 11:41 AM

JoCo Community College wanted emergency access to Stoll Park. Commissioners: No way

October 18, 2018 11:39 AM

Overland Park murder case ends with ‘Hard 50’ sentence for man who killed stepfather

October 18, 2018 09:53 AM

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Turkey pledges accountability in Saudi probe; critics wonder

Nation & world

Turkey pledges accountability in Saudi probe; critics wonder

October 18, 2018 08:55 AM

Nebraska’s message for tourists? ‘It’s not for everyone’

October 18, 2018 10:57 AM

Going to ‘Halloween’? AMC Theatres reminds you to leave the Michael Myers mask at home

October 18, 2018 08:39 AM

Putin: Russia ‘ahead of competition’ with latest weapons

October 18, 2018 11:18 AM

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Surprise: Measure to rename The Paseo for MLK was quietly slipped into East Side plan

Opinion

Surprise: Measure to rename The Paseo for MLK was quietly slipped into East Side plan

October 17, 2018 09:03 PM

KU coach Bill Self’s ‘aw-shucks’ answers about shady Adidas deals won’t cut it

October 17, 2018 06:04 PM

Medical marijuana shouldn’t be an easy yes for Missouri voters

October 17, 2018 08:38 PM

McCaskill-Hawley attacks remind us that politicians do have families — and feelings

October 16, 2018 06:50 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Life here is death’: Waiting for help that may never come in South Sudan

On paper, South Sudan’s civil war is over, but refugees still don’t feel they can return. This conflict has driven millions from their homes to seek sanctuary in churchyards and refugee camps. Will we let them die there?

Blogs & Columns

Kate Upton decries sexist responses after she lashed out at MLB about call in ALCS

October 18, 2018 11:27 AM

The sequel to the Chiefs-Raiders Christmas commercial is also really funny

October 18, 2018 09:25 AM

Red Sox announcer fell out of his chair making call on Andrew Benintendi’s catch

October 18, 2018 08:09 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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Movie News & Reviews

Movie News & Reviews

In ‘Halloween’ it takes a granny (Jamie Lee Curtis) to get tough on Michael Myers

Movie review: “Halloween,” starring Jamie Lee Curtis, again, is a fairly engrossing bit of fan service, boasting many clever touches and a few disappointing ones.

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The current political climate is bad enough.‘The Oath’ makes it worse

Movie News & Reviews

The current political climate is bad enough.‘The Oath’ makes it worse

October 18, 2018 11:18 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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