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Former Shawnee councilman, Olathe teacher accused of sexual relations with student

Former Shawnee city councilman Justin Adrian abruptly resigned earlier this month after being placed on leave from his Olathe teaching job. He has been arrested and charged with unlawful sexual relations with a student.

September 25, 2018 03:29 PM

Party with a rock star: The Patrick Mahomes Experience took over KU Med on Tuesday

Chiefs

Party with a rock star: The Patrick Mahomes Experience took over KU Med on Tuesday

September 25, 2018 06:57 PM

Wahlburgers opens in Olathe to big crowd with surprise visit from its celebrity chef

Cityscape

Wahlburgers opens in Olathe to big crowd with surprise visit from its celebrity chef

September 25, 2018 06:24 PM

No ‘Pizza! Pizza!’ in KC area — again. Little Caesars owners face court orders

Business

No ‘Pizza! Pizza!’ in KC area — again. Little Caesars owners face court orders

September 25, 2018 02:21 PM

Merriam council OKs smaller outdoor pool. Angry crowd boos councilman’s pep talk

Government & Politics

Merriam council OKs smaller outdoor pool. Angry crowd boos councilman’s pep talk

September 25, 2018 11:34 AM

Break out the layers: Cold front to drop KC temps as much as 26 degrees

Weather

Break out the layers: Cold front to drop KC temps as much as 26 degrees

September 25, 2018 11:30 AM

Mellinger Minutes: Mahomes, Chiefs’ defense, Earl Thomas, Mondesi and, um, more Mahomes

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Mahomes, Chiefs’ defense, Earl Thomas, Mondesi and, um, more Mahomes

September 25, 2018 10:06 AM

Latest News

Dozier’s 9th-inning heroics send Royals past Reds

September 25, 2018 09:45 PM

Self praises KU players for ‘excellent’ Boot Camp, heads to Texas on recruiting trip

September 25, 2018 08:11 PM

David Beaty explains timeout issues against Baylor: ‘That won’t happen again’

September 25, 2018 06:42 PM

Semi-truck overturns on I-49, killing 1 in Cass County, authorities say

September 25, 2018 06:22 PM

Defrocked priest’s case should trigger disclosure changes for doctors in Missouri, Kansas

September 25, 2018 06:13 PM

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Hundreds cheer Mahomes and other Chiefs quarterbacks at the University of Kansas Hospital

September 25, 2018 05:27 PM

Patrick Mahomes has thrown an NFL-record 13 touchdown passes through three weeks

September 24, 2018 07:54 AM

Texas father and son shoot neighbor over trash dispute

September 24, 2018 08:09 AM

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Dozier’s 9th-inning heroics send Royals past Reds

Sports

Dozier’s 9th-inning heroics send Royals past Reds

September 25, 2018 09:45 PM

Self praises KU players for ‘excellent’ Boot Camp, heads to Texas on recruiting trip

September 25, 2018 08:11 PM

Party with a rock star: The Patrick Mahomes Experience took over KU Med on Tuesday

September 25, 2018 06:57 PM

David Beaty explains timeout issues against Baylor: ‘That won’t happen again’

September 25, 2018 06:42 PM

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Semi-truck overturns on I-49, killing 1 in Cass County, authorities say

Local

Semi-truck overturns on I-49, killing 1 in Cass County, authorities say

September 25, 2018 06:22 PM

Wahlburgers opens in Olathe to big crowd with surprise visit from its celebrity chef

September 25, 2018 06:24 PM

27-year-old Johnson County man charged after child finds gun, shoots sister in home

September 25, 2018 04:38 PM

Former Shawnee councilman, Olathe teacher accused of sexual relations with student

September 25, 2018 03:29 PM

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Trump hits ‘con job’ on Kavanaugh before showdown hearing

Nation & world

Trump hits ‘con job’ on Kavanaugh before showdown hearing

September 25, 2018 09:37 PM

Pope: Priestly abuse scandals driving Catholic faithful away

September 25, 2018 07:42 PM

Cosby in cuffs: TV star gets 3 to 10 years for sex assault

September 25, 2018 10:00 PM

Just Dunkin’: Dunkin’ Donuts to change its name

September 25, 2018 03:14 PM

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Defrocked priest’s case should trigger disclosure changes for doctors in Missouri, Kansas

Opinion

Defrocked priest’s case should trigger disclosure changes for doctors in Missouri, Kansas

September 25, 2018 06:13 PM

With Kavanaugh, Hawley puts loyalty to Trump first. That’s a problem

September 25, 2018 05:22 PM

How does Trump stack up at the midterms? The numbers are clear

September 25, 2018 01:20 PM

Have term limits in Missouri been a boon for good government — or a boondoggle?

September 24, 2018 05:21 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

Elle McKinney’s young adult novel, “A Blade So Black,” is due out Sept. 25. It sets the “Alice in Wonderland” story in Atlanta, with a black heroine. Another author said the story “Black Girl Magic personified.”

Blogs & Columns

Amazon will have the first all-female broadcast team for NFL games

September 25, 2018 01:33 PM

Former NFL quarterback: opposing teams ‘don’t know what to do’ with Chiefs offense

September 25, 2018 10:23 AM

Chiefs continue to climb power rankings: ‘This Patrick Mahomes kid might be legit.’

September 25, 2018 09:28 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

September 23, 2018 05:30 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

September 23, 2018 05:30 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, Chargers 28

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, Chargers 28

September 10, 2018 02:28 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

KC events Sept. 27-Oct. 3: American Royal rodeo, Air Expo, OP fall festival

KC events Sept. 27-Oct. 3, 2018: American Royal rodeo, Air Expo, Overland Park Fall Festival, Ann Curry, Momix, Retro Rock.

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KC concerts Sept. 27-Oct. 3: Romeo Santos, UB40, NKC Music Fest

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts Sept. 27-Oct. 3: Romeo Santos, UB40, NKC Music Fest

September 25, 2018 10:18 AM

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Tickets on sale Sept. 28: Harry Connick Jr., 2Cellos, Cypress Hill

Entertainment

Tickets on sale Sept. 28: Harry Connick Jr., 2Cellos, Cypress Hill

September 25, 2018 02:09 PM

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