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‘It’s about getting ready to learn’: What to know about Sly James’ pre-K proposal

Government & Politics

‘It’s about getting ready to learn’: What to know about Sly James’ pre-K proposal

We compiled a list of FAQs to get you ready to vote on April 2.

March 25, 2019 05:30 AM

‘It’s in our soul’: Missouri farmers tormented by floods will not give up the land

Missouri

‘It’s in our soul’: Missouri farmers tormented by floods will not give up the land

March 25, 2019 05:30 AM

Star endorses Lee Barnes, Erik Dickinson for 5th District-at-large City Council seat

Editorials

Star endorses Lee Barnes, Erik Dickinson for 5th District-at-large City Council seat

March 24, 2019 06:16 PM

‘What will you do for all of the beloved pets we’ve lost?’ dog owners ask Topeka firm

Business

‘What will you do for all of the beloved pets we’ve lost?’ dog owners ask Topeka firm

March 22, 2019 05:58 PM

KC Water asks residents to conserve while Missouri River remains murky from flood

Local

KC Water asks residents to conserve while Missouri River remains murky from flood

March 24, 2019 11:57 AM

Here’s why KC voters should be excited about the April 2 mayoral, council elections

Editorials

Here’s why KC voters should be excited about the April 2 mayoral, council elections

March 22, 2019 07:04 PM

Act of God? Or government? In fight over flood, farmers blame Army Corps of Engineers

Missouri

Act of God? Or government? In fight over flood, farmers blame Army Corps of Engineers

March 24, 2019 05:30 AM

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Mueller finds no Trump collusion, leaves obstruction open

March 25, 2019 07:25 AM

Trump declares victory now but legal perils far from over

March 25, 2019 02:30 AM

Houston — and Kelvin Sampson — are ending plenty of droughts with Sweet 16 trip

March 24, 2019 10:50 PM

What’s each conference’s record after second round of NCAA Tournament?

March 22, 2019 10:41 PM

Headliners but no locals advance to Kansas City for Midwest Regional

March 24, 2019 10:17 PM

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Trump responds to Mueller findings: ‘It’s a shame our country had to go through this’

March 25, 2019 08:03 AM

Drone video shows latest flooding along Missouri River at Atchison

March 22, 2019 01:33 PM

Water continues to rise in Parkville, river expected to crest here Saturday

March 22, 2019 03:38 PM

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Houston — and Kelvin Sampson — are ending plenty of droughts with Sweet 16 trip

Sports

Houston — and Kelvin Sampson — are ending plenty of droughts with Sweet 16 trip

March 24, 2019 10:50 PM

What’s each conference’s record after second round of NCAA Tournament?

March 22, 2019 10:41 PM

Headliners but no locals advance to Kansas City for Midwest Regional

March 24, 2019 10:17 PM

Texas Tech makes history in NCAA Tournament victory over Buffalo

March 24, 2019 10:04 PM

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‘It’s in our soul’: Missouri farmers tormented by floods will not give up the land

Local

‘It’s in our soul’: Missouri farmers tormented by floods will not give up the land

March 25, 2019 05:30 AM

Independence police seek ‘person of interest’ after early Sunday morning homicide

March 24, 2019 06:31 PM

Sharice Davids doesn’t commit to ‘Medicare for all’ or ‘Green New Deal’ at town hall

March 24, 2019 05:37 PM

Motorcyclist injured in Overland Park crash; I-35 highway ramp temporarily closed

March 24, 2019 05:07 PM

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Trump didn’t coordinate with Russia in 2016, report declares

Nation & world

Trump didn’t coordinate with Russia in 2016, report declares

March 24, 2019 08:06 PM

Trump declares victory now but legal perils far from over

March 25, 2019 02:30 AM

Trump claims vindication in Mueller report, goes on attack

March 24, 2019 07:59 PM

Why an ‘awe’-inspiring photo of mother-daughter pilot team is ‘good for aviation’

March 24, 2019 12:45 PM

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Star endorses Lee Barnes, Erik Dickinson for 5th District-at-large City Council seat

Opinion

Star endorses Lee Barnes, Erik Dickinson for 5th District-at-large City Council seat

March 24, 2019 06:16 PM

Here’s why KC voters should be excited about the April 2 mayoral, council elections

March 22, 2019 07:04 PM

Serious or not, bill requiring AR-15 rifles is a new low for the Missouri legislature

March 22, 2019 06:31 PM

This romp of a novel will have you pining for the days of George W. Bush

March 22, 2019 08:28 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

White club owner, black promoter turn firestorm over race into hope for KC nightlife

A “no play list” was posted on Facebook listing rap songs and artists banned from some Westport bars. Now the man who made the list says he will work to make the Kansas City nightlife scene more inclusive.

Blogs & Columns

K-State’s Barry Brown trolls KU following NCAA loss after Devonté Graham trolled Cats

March 24, 2019 08:43 AM

Someone made a savage ‘One Shining Moment’ video of LA Lakers lowlights

March 22, 2019 12:19 PM

Broncos’ alternative to onside kicks is reportedly generating a lot of interest

March 22, 2019 10:04 AM

Photo gallery: Auburn 89, Kansas 75, NCAA Tournament second round

Photo gallery: Auburn 89, Kansas 75, NCAA Tournament second round

March 24, 2019 01:25 AM

Photo gallery: UC Irvine 70, Kansas State Wildcats 64: NCAA Tournament first round

Photo gallery: UC Irvine 70, Kansas State Wildcats 64: NCAA Tournament first round

March 23, 2019 09:01 AM

Photo gallery: Kansas Jayhawks 87, Northeastern 53: NCAA Tournament first round

Photo gallery: Kansas Jayhawks 87, Northeastern 53: NCAA Tournament first round

March 23, 2019 08:56 AM

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Movie News & Reviews

Movie News & Reviews

Thanks to this Kansan, Disney’s new live-action ‘Dumbo’ takes flight

Disney’s re-imangined “Dumbo,” opening March 29, was produced by Justin Springer, a Leavenworth native and Kansas State University graduate. He has a deal to develop new ideas for the studio.

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The ‘Game of Thrones’ of classical music, ‘Carmina Burana,’ presented by KC Symphony

Classical Music & Dance

The ‘Game of Thrones’ of classical music, ‘Carmina Burana,’ presented by KC Symphony

March 23, 2019 05:30 AM

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The evil is ‘Us’ in Jordan Peele’s smart, relentlessly scary follow-up to ‘Get Out’

Movie News & Reviews

The evil is ‘Us’ in Jordan Peele’s smart, relentlessly scary follow-up to ‘Get Out’

March 21, 2019 10:41 AM

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