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Kansas ranks near bottom in percent of doctors taking Medicare; Missouri near the top

Missouri ranked 6th in the nation in percent of doctors taking all Medicare patients. Kansas ranked 48th. The survey underlines the importance of consumers making sure doctors are covered before choosing a plan.

October 15, 2018 01:53 PM

Man charged in Overland Park wreck is denied bond reduction in Johnson County court

Crime

Man charged in Overland Park wreck is denied bond reduction in Johnson County court

October 15, 2018 01:57 PM

Kansas birth certificate policy violates transgender individuals’ rights, lawsuit says

Government & Politics

Kansas birth certificate policy violates transgender individuals’ rights, lawsuit says

October 15, 2018 12:04 PM

Adidas trial: Text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend shown as evidence

University of Kansas

Adidas trial: Text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend shown as evidence

October 15, 2018 12:00 PM

Pair of Kmart stores in Kansas City area to close as part of Sears bankruptcy

Business

Pair of Kmart stores in Kansas City area to close as part of Sears bankruptcy

October 15, 2018 01:11 PM

Patriots identify and take action against fan who sprayed beer in Tyreek Hill’s face

Chiefs

Patriots identify and take action against fan who sprayed beer in Tyreek Hill’s face

October 15, 2018 01:18 PM

A look at Missouri’s 3 medical marijuana ballot questions and lessons from Colorado

The Missouri Influencer Series

A look at Missouri’s 3 medical marijuana ballot questions and lessons from Colorado

October 15, 2018 04:00 AM

Latest News

McCaskill and Hawley’s fight over pre-existing conditions gets personal

October 15, 2018 06:39 PM

Snap counts: Chiefs featured bevy of new faces in starting roles against the Patriots

October 15, 2018 06:11 PM

Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65

October 15, 2018 07:03 PM

Missouri Tigers vs. Memphis Tigers: Kickoff time, TV, five things to know

October 15, 2018 05:28 PM

Suspicious package investigated at KCPD headquarters mail room

October 15, 2018 05:21 PM

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18-wheeler takes a tumble off California highway

October 14, 2018 11:11 AM

Michigan bowling alley employee hit in head with bowling ball in attack

October 14, 2018 10:48 AM

Helicopter crew assesses damage at Panama City beach after Hurricane Michael

October 14, 2018 11:12 AM

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Adidas trial: Text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend shown as evidence

Sports

Adidas trial: Text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend shown as evidence

October 15, 2018 12:00 PM

Snap counts: Chiefs featured bevy of new faces in starting roles against the Patriots

October 15, 2018 06:11 PM

Patriots identify and take action against fan who sprayed beer in Tyreek Hill’s face

October 15, 2018 01:18 PM

Is it too early to think about the Chiefs’ playoff position, tiebreakers? No

October 15, 2018 12:48 PM

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McCaskill and Hawley’s fight over pre-existing conditions gets personal

Local

McCaskill and Hawley’s fight over pre-existing conditions gets personal

October 15, 2018 06:39 PM

Leawood bank robber caught by fingerprint left behind on note

October 15, 2018 04:18 PM

A second network news show broadcasting live against the KC skyline as midterms near

October 15, 2018 02:37 PM

Man charged in Overland Park wreck is denied bond reduction in Johnson County court

October 15, 2018 01:57 PM

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Girdles and socket wrenches: Sears was the Amazon of its day

Nation & world

Girdles and socket wrenches: Sears was the Amazon of its day

October 15, 2018 04:16 PM

Microsoft co-founder, philanthropist Paul Allen dies at 65

October 15, 2018 07:03 PM

Trump marvels at hurricane damage, hears stories of struggle

October 15, 2018 06:37 PM

Germany deports convicted 9/11 accomplice home to Morocco

October 15, 2018 12:50 PM

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Voters, take notice: Kris Kobach failed at the basics of being secretary of state

Opinion

Voters, take notice: Kris Kobach failed at the basics of being secretary of state

October 15, 2018 04:56 PM

City Hall lets KC’s American Jazz Museum languish with no permanent director or board

October 15, 2018 02:00 PM

East Side to Jermaine Reed: Yes, you’re at home, but this is no way to treat family

October 15, 2018 05:30 AM

12 KC public schools students have been killed or shot this year. Where’s the outrage?

October 15, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

A home in hard times: Teens killed by van were among many sheltered by Belton woman

Belton’s Tina Coley has been sheltering teenagers in hard times of homelessness, addictions and poverty. Her household was hit hard by the deaths of Cody Langer and Jacob Zimmer, struck and killed by a van.

Blogs & Columns

Patriots players had high praise for Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs

October 15, 2018 10:03 AM

Five things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Cincinnati Bengals

October 15, 2018 08:53 AM

Four ways the Chiefs might drag their struggling defense deep into the playoffs

October 15, 2018 02:02 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 30, Jaguars 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 30, Jaguars 14

October 07, 2018 08:10 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

A homecoming and coronation, Janelle Monáe dazzles in first hometown show in 5 years

Kansas City, Kan., native and pop star Janelle Monáe came to the Starlight Theater for her first headlining show in five years, giving an astounding performance of self assurance and audacity to a nearly sold-out crowd.

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One-man band and 51,000 fans: Everyone wins at Ed Sheeran’s Arrowhead concert in KC

Music News & Reviews

One-man band and 51,000 fans: Everyone wins at Ed Sheeran’s Arrowhead concert in KC

October 14, 2018 09:21 AM

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Misty Copeland shares advice from Prince: ‘You can be whatever you want to be’

Performing Arts

Misty Copeland shares advice from Prince: ‘You can be whatever you want to be’

July 27, 2017 12:39 PM

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