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Former Missouri trooper in drowning case files lawsuit to get police license back

Anthony Piercy filed a lawsuit this week against the Missouri Department of Public Safety and the director of that agency in hopes that he would regain his peace officer’s license. The DPS director revoked it last month.

August 15, 2018 02:18 PM

Lenexa man, 29, killed in wrong-way crash on I-435 had parked on shoulder prior to wreck

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Lenexa man, 29, killed in wrong-way crash on I-435 had parked on shoulder prior to wreck

August 15, 2018 03:34 PM

Justus Drugstore’s Smithville restaurant building is sold, owner looks to Northland

Cityscape

Justus Drugstore’s Smithville restaurant building is sold, owner looks to Northland

August 15, 2018 05:30 AM

After boy broke OP sculpture, his family’s insurance didn’t pay up. Here’s who did

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After boy broke OP sculpture, his family’s insurance didn’t pay up. Here’s who did

August 15, 2018 12:00 PM

Sprint gives woman’s number to stranger who taunts her family with racist texts

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Sprint gives woman’s number to stranger who taunts her family with racist texts

August 14, 2018 08:39 PM

Potty over here, potty over there: Gender-neutral bathrooms in North K.C. schools

Editorials

Potty over here, potty over there: Gender-neutral bathrooms in North K.C. schools

August 15, 2018 03:15 PM

Why Kansas City Public Library is asking voters for an increase in property tax levy

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Why Kansas City Public Library is asking voters for an increase in property tax levy

August 15, 2018 11:05 AM

Latest News

This is the version of Adalberto Mondesi the Royals have waited years to see

August 15, 2018 09:53 PM

Robert Golden tweets he’s no longer with the Chiefs

August 15, 2018 09:33 PM

KU freshman David McCormack scores 16 points, rips six rebounds in 114-71 victory

August 15, 2018 08:40 PM

This Mizzou linebacker wants to set an example for teammates, so he’s pursuing an MBA

August 15, 2018 06:29 PM

Kansas City, Kan., police investigate fatal shooting near 55th and Leavenworth Road

August 15, 2018 06:25 PM

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Back to school tips that will help your children have a great school year

August 14, 2018 09:11 AM

Pastor recalls three teens killed in van crash: “We know they’re in a better place”

August 12, 2018 12:13 PM

Passenger plane stolen from Seattle airport pursued by fighter jets

August 12, 2018 09:49 AM

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This is the version of Adalberto Mondesi the Royals have waited years to see

Sports

This is the version of Adalberto Mondesi the Royals have waited years to see

August 15, 2018 09:53 PM

Robert Golden tweets he’s no longer with the Chiefs

August 15, 2018 09:33 PM

KU freshman David McCormack scores 16 points, rips six rebounds in 114-71 victory

August 15, 2018 08:40 PM

This Mizzou linebacker wants to set an example for teammates, so he’s pursuing an MBA

August 15, 2018 06:29 PM

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Kansas City, Kan., police investigate fatal shooting near 55th and Leavenworth Road

Local

Kansas City, Kan., police investigate fatal shooting near 55th and Leavenworth Road

August 15, 2018 06:25 PM

After watching children play, woman decides: She could kill them in the Kansas River

August 15, 2018 05:56 PM

Sly James wants his pre-K tax on November ballot. KC school officials say not so fast

August 15, 2018 03:41 PM

Life in prison for pair who kidnapped and killed a Kansas City man

August 15, 2018 04:58 PM

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Not just land heat waves: Oceans are in hot water, too

Nation & world

Not just land heat waves: Oceans are in hot water, too

August 15, 2018 02:16 PM

After Alex Jones timeout, Twitter CEO mulls deeper changes

August 15, 2018 07:03 PM

Baby elephant joins herd at San Diego Zoo Safari Park

August 15, 2018 04:13 PM

Republicans blast Pearl Jam poster of burning White House

August 15, 2018 04:53 PM

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President Trump, we’re not ‘enemies of the people.’ End your war on our free press

Opinion

President Trump, we’re not ‘enemies of the people.’ End your war on our free press

August 15, 2018 03:00 PM

Potty over here, potty over there: Gender-neutral bathrooms in North K.C. schools

August 15, 2018 03:15 PM

A Leavenworth police officer was indicted by a grand jury. Will it lead to change?

August 14, 2018 05:54 PM

My father Ronald Reagan would never have stood for attacks on journalists

August 15, 2018 04:25 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Kansan Sharice Davids gets boost from national Democratic ‘red to blue’ program

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee on Friday named Kansas Democrat Sharice Davids to its “red-to-blue” list of top-tier candidates — a designation that makes her eligible for organizational and fundraising help.

Blogs & Columns

Royals fans say thank you to outfielder Terrance Gore as they bid him farewell

August 15, 2018 12:08 PM

White Sox player’s first career home run was caught by his uncle in the stands

August 15, 2018 10:35 AM

Ben Zobrist was ejected for telling umpire baseball needs an electronic strike zone

August 15, 2018 09:36 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

August 15, 2018 12:30 AM

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

August 13, 2018 11:44 PM

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

August 15, 2018 12:30 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

‘I’m literally shaking.’ YouTube bans horror movie ad for being way too scary

YouTube banned a jump scare ad for “The Nun,” a spin-off of “The Conjuring,” because people complained it was too scary. Among the website’s no-nos: “promotions that are likely to shock or scare.”

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Forever bummed: Rod Stewart postpones Sprint Center concert hours before show

Music News & Reviews

Forever bummed: Rod Stewart postpones Sprint Center concert hours before show

August 14, 2018 04:02 PM

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816 Day is coming: Here are 5 ways to celebrate, from streetcar art to discounts

Entertainment

816 Day is coming: Here are 5 ways to celebrate, from streetcar art to discounts

August 14, 2018 02:51 PM

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