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Flooding forces evacuations in northwest Missouri towns; rivers haven’t crested yet

Missouri

Flooding forces evacuations in northwest Missouri towns; rivers haven’t crested yet

The National Weather Service cautioned that significant flooding would continue Friday, with many of the highest crests occurring into the evening.

March 22, 2019 11:29 AM

Marcus Garrett battling sickness ahead of KU’s game against Auburn

University of Kansas

Marcus Garrett battling sickness ahead of KU’s game against Auburn

March 22, 2019 05:51 PM

Another early exit for Bruce Weber’s Wildcats as 13 seed UC Irvine upsets K-State

Kansas State University

Another early exit for Bruce Weber’s Wildcats as 13 seed UC Irvine upsets K-State

March 22, 2019 03:25 PM

Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe with no new indictments

Latest news

Mueller concludes Russia-Trump probe with no new indictments

March 22, 2019 09:25 PM

Mother ‘died fighting to get her child back.’ Now both will be buried in Kansas City

Local

Mother ‘died fighting to get her child back.’ Now both will be buried in Kansas City

March 22, 2019 04:34 PM

For Johnson County native and new FCC commissioner, jobs factor into Sprint merger

Government & Politics

For Johnson County native and new FCC commissioner, jobs factor into Sprint merger

March 22, 2019 02:26 PM

White parents of sick 9-year-old beg black Kansas City to help heal their daughter

Local

White parents of sick 9-year-old beg black Kansas City to help heal their daughter

March 22, 2019 06:41 PM

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Quick scout: Here’s one important (psychological) factor for KU vs. Auburn

March 23, 2019 09:09 AM

March Madness: Best games, top plays, biggest upsets, standout performers of first round

March 22, 2019 11:51 PM

Royals’ Alex Gordon leaves game with calf tightness as Homer Bailey handcuffs Giants

March 22, 2019 11:27 PM

Iowa State last gasp three-point attempt fails, Ohio State advances in NCAA Tournament

March 22, 2019 11:12 PM

Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Overland Park has died, police say

March 22, 2019 09:34 PM

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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

Levee breach floods town of Craig, Mo. in Holt County

March 21, 2019 06:17 AM

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Tears, regret and pride: End of the line for the group that saved K-State basketball

Sports

Tears, regret and pride: End of the line for the group that saved K-State basketball

March 22, 2019 07:20 PM

March Madness: Best games, top plays, biggest upsets, standout performers of first round

March 22, 2019 11:51 PM

Missing another NCAA Tournament hurts more than any injury for K-State star Dean Wade

March 22, 2019 07:08 PM

Missouri women win overtime thriller over Drake, will face Iowa next in NCAA Tournament

March 22, 2019 06:01 PM

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Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Overland Park has died, police say

Local

Bicyclist struck by vehicle in Overland Park has died, police say

March 22, 2019 09:34 PM

White parents of sick 9-year-old beg black Kansas City to help heal their daughter

March 22, 2019 06:41 PM

Kansas City fire truck hits pedestrian in chain-reaction crash when car fails to yield

March 22, 2019 05:19 PM

Suspect in robberies of two Kansas City Family Dollar stores faces 10 felonies

March 22, 2019 05:10 PM

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‘We all found out by tweet’: Trump’s Golan Heights surprise

Nation & world

‘We all found out by tweet’: Trump’s Golan Heights surprise

March 21, 2019 03:13 PM

Mother ‘died fighting to get her child back.’ Now both will be buried in Kansas City

March 22, 2019 04:34 PM

Death toll rises to 62 in China chemical plant blast

March 22, 2019 09:01 PM

What next? Brexit delay gives UK more time to solve crisis

March 22, 2019 08:39 AM

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

Opinion

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

Kansas Senate is only thing standing between 150,000 Kansans and access to Medicaid

March 21, 2019 06:07 PM

Expand charter schools beyond KC and St. Louis? Lawmakers should make some fixes first

March 20, 2019 06:56 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Law would let Kansans donate organs only to Kansans. Is that legal?

Kansas legislators consider plan to make sure organ donations aren’t shipped to the coasts: Allow residents to specify that any recipients must live in Kansas. Some wonder whether it would hold up in court.

Blogs & Columns

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

Watch Hunter Dozier’s mammoth 452-foot home run in Royals’ win over Rockies

March 21, 2019 09:01 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

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 18, 2019

March 21, 2019 12:29 PM

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Ryan McAdams will guest conduct the Kansas City Symphony in its performance of “Carmina Burana.”

Classical Music & Dance

Classical Music & Dance

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

The Kansas City Symphony will present Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” in all its sonic glory for four performances at the Kauffman Center. The KC Ballet presents “New Moves.”

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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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‘Gloria Bell’ rings with true emotion, thanks to Julianne Moore

Movie News & Reviews

‘Gloria Bell’ rings with true emotion, thanks to Julianne Moore

March 21, 2019 10:13 AM

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