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Family of Shawnee Mission south student killed in KCPD van wreck sues police officer

The family of a Shawnee Mission South student killed in a wreck by a Kansas City police van on Interstate 435 has sued police officer Terrell Watkins. The lawsuit sais Watkins was speeding on Interstate 435.

November 19, 2018 06:13 PM

‘He was getting nervous’: Murder suspect free on bond knew witness shot on Sunday

Crime

‘He was getting nervous’: Murder suspect free on bond knew witness shot on Sunday

November 19, 2018 03:39 PM

UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

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UMKC widens investigation after Star found professor used his students as servants

November 18, 2018 08:05 PM

How does JoCo’s new nature oasis rival Loose Park? Try more acres and a sledding hill

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How does JoCo’s new nature oasis rival Loose Park? Try more acres and a sledding hill

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

These five stats show why Monday’s Chiefs-Rams game could be a barn burner

For Pete's Sake

These five stats show why Monday’s Chiefs-Rams game could be a barn burner

November 19, 2018 12:59 PM

A new federal lawsuit is filed against Adidas. How it might affect KU, other schools

University of Kansas

A new federal lawsuit is filed against Adidas. How it might affect KU, other schools

November 19, 2018 02:54 PM

‘Feisty but sweet’: KC Zoo mourns death of one of its oldest animals, who was 55

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‘Feisty but sweet’: KC Zoo mourns death of one of its oldest animals, who was 55

November 19, 2018 10:42 AM

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Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins officially active for Monday’s game at Rams

November 19, 2018 05:56 PM

Lee’s Summit couple among group indicted for $62 million cocaine conspiracy

November 19, 2018 05:58 PM

KU Jayhawks football vs. Texas Longhorns: Kickoff time, TV, five things to know

November 19, 2018 05:20 PM

Judge weighs Somali immigrants’ testimony in bomb plot case

November 19, 2018 03:25 PM

Tow company owners lost a son and a driver in similar wrecks on same KC highway

November 19, 2018 04:42 PM

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The Plaza Lighting Ceremony grew out of a single string of lights in 1925

November 19, 2018 02:31 PM

How Thanksgiving almost didn’t happen in the South

November 19, 2018 05:56 PM

Cat rescued from beneath scorched truck in ruins of Camp Fire

November 19, 2018 09:38 AM

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Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins officially active for Monday’s game at Rams

Sports

Chiefs WR Sammy Watkins officially active for Monday’s game at Rams

November 19, 2018 05:56 PM

KU Jayhawks football vs. Texas Longhorns: Kickoff time, TV, five things to know

November 19, 2018 05:20 PM

‘Home run hire’ of Les Miles pleases KU basketball coach Bill Self

November 19, 2018 04:04 PM

A new federal lawsuit is filed against Adidas. How it might affect KU, other schools

November 19, 2018 02:54 PM

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Family of Shawnee Mission south student killed in KCPD van wreck sues police officer

Local

Family of Shawnee Mission south student killed in KCPD van wreck sues police officer

November 19, 2018 06:13 PM

Lee’s Summit couple among group indicted for $62 million cocaine conspiracy

November 19, 2018 05:58 PM

Tow company owners lost a son and a driver in similar wrecks on same KC highway

November 19, 2018 04:42 PM

Johnson County DA to seek death penalty in killing of pregnant Olathe woman

November 19, 2018 04:23 PM

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Judge weighs Somali immigrants’ testimony in bomb plot case

Nation & world

Judge weighs Somali immigrants’ testimony in bomb plot case

November 19, 2018 03:25 PM

Gunman opens fire at Chicago hospital, wounds at least 4

November 19, 2018 06:09 PM

Man who strangled wife, killed his 2 girls sentenced to life

November 19, 2018 04:32 PM

‘Train to Christmas Town’ with dozens of children onboard hits, kills man and woman

November 19, 2018 04:36 PM

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Here’s how Kansas can reverse some of the damage Kris Kobach did as secretary of state

Opinion

Here’s how Kansas can reverse some of the damage Kris Kobach did as secretary of state

November 19, 2018 04:50 PM

Nancy Pelosi has earned that gavel, and the right to train her successor as speaker

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Emanuel Cleaver, Sharice Davids should support a new leader to replace Nancy Pelosi

November 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Medical marijuana or your gun? In Missouri, you’ll have to make a choice

November 18, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Overland Park has the most congested 4-lane road in Kansas. But can the state help?

Johnson County cities are appealing for state funding help for key roadway projects, including widening U.S. 69 Highway south of Interstate 435, which is the most congested four-lane highway in Kansas.

Blogs & Columns

These five stats show why Monday’s Chiefs-Rams game could be a barn burner

November 19, 2018 12:59 PM

Here is who the national experts are saying will win Chiefs’ game against the Rams

November 19, 2018 09:17 AM

‘This is a good hire.’ What the national media is saying about KU hiring Les Miles

November 19, 2018 09:01 AM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 19 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 19 2018

November 19, 2018 05:10 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 07:39 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

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Books

Books

She grew up poor on a Kansas farm. Now her story is a National Book Award finalist

In her new memoir, “Heartland,” Kansas journalist Sarah Smarsh chronicles growing up near Wichita in the 1980s and ‘90s and shines light on an often-ignored part of the American landscape and culture.

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‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

Entertainment

‘Rednecknation’ doubles down. ‘Teen Mom’ husband taking Confederate flag to 50 states

November 19, 2018 09:53 AM

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Group wants to relight the KCTV tower for ‘tallest public art piece in the world’

Local

Group wants to relight the KCTV tower for ‘tallest public art piece in the world’

November 17, 2018 05:30 AM

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