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Man wrongly convicted in doppelganger case to receive $1 million under new Kansas law

December 18, 2018 04:23 PM

Parson, with hedge, open to bringing LGBT Missourians under anti-discrimination law

Government & Politics

Parson, with hedge, open to bringing LGBT Missourians under anti-discrimination law

December 18, 2018 02:34 PM

How many tourism meccas does JoCo need? Critics question public subsidy for Bluhawk

Government & Politics

How many tourism meccas does JoCo need? Critics question public subsidy for Bluhawk

December 18, 2018 01:39 PM

AG Hawley helped strike down Obamacare. Can Sen. Hawley pick up the pieces?

Government & Politics

AG Hawley helped strike down Obamacare. Can Sen. Hawley pick up the pieces?

December 18, 2018 03:37 PM

‘How could I get nothing?’ Vatterott students devastated by school’s abrupt closing

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‘How could I get nothing?’ Vatterott students devastated by school’s abrupt closing

December 18, 2018 12:22 PM

Prairie Village council passes LGBTQ measure to applause, cheers

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Prairie Village council passes LGBTQ measure to applause, cheers

December 18, 2018 11:21 AM

Woman accused of beating aunt to death with baseball bat on trial in Independence

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Woman accused of beating aunt to death with baseball bat on trial in Independence

December 18, 2018 09:21 AM

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Bill Self’s favorite play from Tuesday’s win, and what it means for KU moving forward

December 18, 2018 11:49 PM

Group indicted in KC-area drug ring conspired to sell 24 gallons of PCP, records say

December 18, 2018 09:48 PM

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Lenexa, police say

December 18, 2018 09:20 PM

‘Marksman’ Charlie Moore provides spark as No. 1 KU stops South Dakota

December 18, 2018 09:08 PM

Two KU football assistants remaining on staff for 2019 season

December 18, 2018 08:35 PM

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Little girl loses first tooth when Dad uses Nerf gun to remove it

December 18, 2018 12:07 PM

Thief fumbles as he steals a TV from Maryland porch

December 18, 2018 07:12 AM

Colorful Christmas lights set Sar Ko Par Trails Park aglow

December 13, 2018 09:06 PM

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Mellinger Minutes: dumb media debates, a Chiefs freakout and a (still) bright future

Sports

Mellinger Minutes: dumb media debates, a Chiefs freakout and a (still) bright future

December 18, 2018 12:48 PM

Bill Self’s favorite play from Tuesday’s win, and what it means for KU moving forward

December 18, 2018 11:49 PM

‘Marksman’ Charlie Moore provides spark as No. 1 KU stops South Dakota

December 18, 2018 09:08 PM

Two KU football assistants remaining on staff for 2019 season

December 18, 2018 08:35 PM

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Group indicted in KC-area drug ring conspired to sell 24 gallons of PCP, records say

Local

Group indicted in KC-area drug ring conspired to sell 24 gallons of PCP, records say

December 18, 2018 09:48 PM

Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle in Lenexa, police say

December 18, 2018 09:20 PM

Plaza-area Tomfooleries closing after 26 years. Could Nordstrom Rack be coming?

December 18, 2018 06:32 PM

After complaints, citizen petition brings state audit of Clay County government

December 18, 2018 05:36 PM

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Judge delays Flynn sentencing, ‘not hiding disgust’ at crime

Nation & world

Judge delays Flynn sentencing, ‘not hiding disgust’ at crime

December 18, 2018 09:47 PM

Trump vets Interior candidates who don’t share his vow to keep federal lands intact

December 18, 2018 01:47 PM

‘Laverne & Shirley’ star, ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall dies

December 18, 2018 04:33 PM

Shutdown talk recedes after White House eases wall threat

December 18, 2018 05:05 PM

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Why would Hawley and Blunt fix the health care law they broke? (Hint: You know this one.)

Opinion

Why would Hawley and Blunt fix the health care law they broke? (Hint: You know this one.)

December 18, 2018 12:47 PM

McSally not quite a maverick, but worthy to fill John McCain’s shoes

December 18, 2018 08:31 PM

Should KC raise property taxes to provide affordable housing? It’s worth discussing

December 17, 2018 05:06 PM

The Mueller probe could turn out to be a disaster — for the Democrats

December 18, 2018 08:35 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Sly James is Kansas City’s mayor. But sometimes he moonlights mediating lawsuits

Last month ahead of a City Council meeting on the single terminal at Kansas City International Airport, Mayor Sly James was mediating a lawsuit stemming from this summer’s duck boat sinking on Table Rock Lake.

Blogs & Columns

Should the Chiefs consider signing Broncos linebacker Shane Ray next year?

December 18, 2018 12:15 PM

National writers give KU, K-State vastly different grades for football coaching hires

December 18, 2018 09:58 AM

Here is where Chiefs stand in NFL power rankings after loss to Chargers

December 18, 2018 09:10 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 17, 2018

December 18, 2018 04:42 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 10, 2018

December 11, 2018 04:41 PM

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

Photo gallery: Chargers 29, Chiefs 28

December 14, 2018 04:09 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

What in the world did the ‘Laverne & Shirley’ theme song mean? Five things to know

For children who grew up in the 1970s, the theme song of “Laverne & Shirley,” co-starring Penny Marshall, who died Monday, is one of the most iconic. It was written by the same song-writing team that created the “Happy Days” theme.

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Lil Jon and the Kool-Aid Man in a Christmas rap video? Oh, yeah

Entertainment

Lil Jon and the Kool-Aid Man in a Christmas rap video? Oh, yeah

December 18, 2018 11:44 AM

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Carlton dance legal drama: How a ‘Friends’ star and Eddie Murphy inspired the moves

Entertainment

Carlton dance legal drama: How a ‘Friends’ star and Eddie Murphy inspired the moves

December 18, 2018 09:12 AM

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