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‘Dollars ahead of safety’: Two more employees indicted in Branson duck boat deaths

Crime

‘Dollars ahead of safety’: Two more employees indicted in Branson duck boat deaths

The manager and operations supervisors were charged.

June 20, 2019 04:36 PM

Planned Parenthood to defy Missouri’s pelvic exam requirement for abortions

Government & Politics

Planned Parenthood to defy Missouri’s pelvic exam requirement for abortions

June 20, 2019 05:11 PM

After a long, nine-year wait, this Royals prospect is finally in the majors

Royals

After a long, nine-year wait, this Royals prospect is finally in the majors

June 20, 2019 06:32 PM

‘A great step’: Kansas City Council adopts affordable housing plan, searches for $75m

Government & Politics

‘A great step’: Kansas City Council adopts affordable housing plan, searches for $75m

June 20, 2019 06:31 PM

Ex-Missouri trooper in Ozarks handcuffed drowning case has license revoked — again

Crime

Ex-Missouri trooper in Ozarks handcuffed drowning case has license revoked — again

June 20, 2019 02:09 PM

Severe storms tonight and this weekend could bring hail to northwest Missouri, KC

Weather News

Severe storms tonight and this weekend could bring hail to northwest Missouri, KC

June 20, 2019 12:00 PM

Rivalry Renewed II: KU, Mizzou alumni to play charity basketball game July 28

Basketball

Rivalry Renewed II: KU, Mizzou alumni to play charity basketball game July 28

June 20, 2019 03:51 PM

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1 in custody after bank robbery reported in downtown Odessa, FBI says

June 20, 2019 07:01 PM

Missouri’s last abortion clinic right to defy order on ‘dehumanizing’ pelvic exams

June 20, 2019 06:54 PM

77-year-old driver critically injured after two-vehicle crash in the Northland

June 20, 2019 05:55 PM

22-year-old man identified as victim of deadly shooting in east Kansas City

June 20, 2019 05:20 PM

The Royals are wagering their future on college kids, and here’s why

June 20, 2019 05:02 PM

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Parents brawl at children’s baseball game in Colorado

June 19, 2019 08:42 AM

Crowd scatters after gunshots at Raptors NBA Championship parade

June 19, 2019 08:42 AM

Newly elected Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas addresses his supporters

June 18, 2019 08:53 PM

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After a long, nine-year wait, this Royals prospect is finally in the majors

Sports

After a long, nine-year wait, this Royals prospect is finally in the majors

June 20, 2019 06:32 PM

The Royals are wagering their future on college kids, and here’s why

June 20, 2019 05:02 PM

Hold that drink for now: Mizzou still weighing pros, cons of alcohol sales at games

June 20, 2019 04:34 PM

Landry Shamet keeping Shocker ties, as former WSU teammate is training him full-time

June 20, 2019 05:14 PM

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1 in custody after bank robbery reported in downtown Odessa, FBI says

Local

1 in custody after bank robbery reported in downtown Odessa, FBI says

June 20, 2019 07:01 PM

77-year-old driver critically injured after two-vehicle crash in the Northland

June 20, 2019 05:55 PM

22-year-old man identified as victim of deadly shooting in east Kansas City

June 20, 2019 05:20 PM

Police identify ‘suspicious’ man reportedly approaching women in Overland Park

June 20, 2019 04:16 PM

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Biden’s words on segregationist senators draw rivals’ fire

Nation & world

Biden’s words on segregationist senators draw rivals’ fire

June 20, 2019 09:17 AM

Sacramento police officer killed during domestic call

June 20, 2019 05:33 AM

AP-NORC poll: Asteroid watch more urgent than Mars trip

June 20, 2019 11:31 AM

APNewsBreak: Texas says DNA technology jeopardizes cases

June 20, 2019 12:24 PM

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Missouri’s last abortion clinic right to defy order on ‘dehumanizing’ pelvic exams

Opinion

Missouri’s last abortion clinic right to defy order on ‘dehumanizing’ pelvic exams

June 20, 2019 06:54 PM

Anatomy of a smear: Why did KC’s Freedom, Inc. fund a racist campaign mailer?

June 20, 2019 02:19 PM

KC native returns home and finds barbecue, splendor and a city struggling with violence

June 20, 2019 02:10 PM

Hawley assaults free speech with misguided bill aimed at political bias in big tech

June 19, 2019 05:24 PM

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As abortion debate rages on, Missouri still one of most deadly places to be pregnant

Missouri has one of the worst rates of maternal mortality in the nation. Some Democrats worry that the state’s new abortion restrictions could make that rate worse. Republicans say they’re addressing the issue.

Blogs & Columns

Twitter had some funny nickname ideas for a potential Tampa Bay-Montreal MLB team

June 20, 2019 02:39 PM

Three stumbling blocks to idea of Tampa Bay Rays playing some games in Montreal

June 20, 2019 01:48 PM

Ex-agent: Any Chris Jones holdout at Chiefs’ training camp will be ‘relatively brief’

June 20, 2019 12:41 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 17, 2019

June 19, 2019 07:32 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 07:23 PM

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

June 09, 2019 11:03 AM

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TV News & Reviews

‘Stranger Things’ star on KC visit: ‘You can’t have barbecue for breakfast can you?’

Actor David Harbour sat down with The Star to talk about his favorite elements of “Stranger Things” and how he got to play Police Chief Jim Hopper. The new season will be released on Netflix July 4.

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Do we need a ‘Toy Story 4’? With new characters and talent, this sequel is a triumph

Movie News & Reviews

Do we need a ‘Toy Story 4’? With new characters and talent, this sequel is a triumph

June 20, 2019 10:08 AM

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In the room where it happens: Yes, ‘Hamilton’ in Kansas City lives up to the hype

Performing Arts

In the room where it happens: Yes, ‘Hamilton’ in Kansas City lives up to the hype

June 20, 2019 09:05 AM

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