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Missouri auditor begins review of Jackson County finances, starts with anti-crime tax

Government & Politics

Missouri auditor begins review of Jackson County finances, starts with anti-crime tax

Missouri Auditor Nicole Galloway announced Thursday that she has begun a long-awaited review of Jackson County government operations by first focusing on the COMBAT anti-drug and anti-violent crime program.

November 15, 2018 01:39 PM

Johnson County massage therapist guilty of secretly taking video of woman undressing

Crime

Johnson County massage therapist guilty of secretly taking video of woman undressing

November 15, 2018 12:25 PM

Mother of Grain Valley teen who burned to death in 2016 car crash sues automaker GM

Local

Mother of Grain Valley teen who burned to death in 2016 car crash sues automaker GM

November 15, 2018 12:10 PM

Brace yourself for a cold weekend in the Kansas City area, and possibly snow

Weather

Brace yourself for a cold weekend in the Kansas City area, and possibly snow

November 15, 2018 11:32 AM

This JoCo suburb just became the latest local government to sue the opioid industry

Health Care

This JoCo suburb just became the latest local government to sue the opioid industry

November 15, 2018 11:24 AM

Leavenworth Co. commissioner oddly mentions ‘master race’ as black city planner speaks

Local

Leavenworth Co. commissioner oddly mentions ‘master race’ as black city planner speaks

November 15, 2018 10:56 AM

Chiefs, NFL fans have definite opinions on Patrick Mahomes’ ketchup usage

For Pete's Sake

Chiefs, NFL fans have definite opinions on Patrick Mahomes’ ketchup usage

November 15, 2018 09:08 AM

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Anti-harassment bills remain stuck as a record number of women head to Congress

November 15, 2018 03:33 PM

Should a Missouri teacher be fired for letting a student dress in KKK robe?

November 15, 2018 03:35 PM

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes learned of death of girlfriend’s stepfather after Sunday’s game

November 15, 2018 03:06 PM

Women elected in records numbers in state legislative races

November 15, 2018 02:27 PM

Inmate confesses to 90 deaths; investigators corroborate 30

November 15, 2018 02:23 PM

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‘The whole town is gone.’ Drone video shows the scale of fire destruction in Paradise

November 15, 2018 07:05 AM

Poor field conditions in Mexico force NFL to move Chiefs game to Los Angeles

November 13, 2018 04:45 PM

Customer attacks McDonald’s drive-thru employee over missing ketchup

November 14, 2018 08:01 AM

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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes learned of death of girlfriend’s stepfather after Sunday’s game

Sports

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes learned of death of girlfriend’s stepfather after Sunday’s game

November 15, 2018 03:06 PM

Patrick Mahomes’ love of ketchup takes a turn as the story goes viral

November 15, 2018 10:24 AM

K-State Wildcats hope to salvage disappointing season with bowl eligibility

November 15, 2018 01:54 PM

Here’s this week’s high school football scoreboard and playoff pairings

November 15, 2018 11:38 AM

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Missouri auditor begins review of Jackson County finances, starts with anti-crime tax

Local

Missouri auditor begins review of Jackson County finances, starts with anti-crime tax

November 15, 2018 01:39 PM

Here are your 2018 Thanksgiving options for dine-in or take-out in the KC area

November 15, 2018 12:42 PM

Johnson County massage therapist guilty of secretly taking video of woman undressing

November 15, 2018 12:25 PM

Mother of Grain Valley teen who burned to death in 2016 car crash sues automaker GM

November 15, 2018 12:10 PM

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Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

Nation & world

Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

November 15, 2018 01:09 PM

Anti-harassment bills remain stuck as a record number of women head to Congress

November 15, 2018 03:33 PM

Women elected in records numbers in state legislative races

November 15, 2018 02:27 PM

Inmate confesses to 90 deaths; investigators corroborate 30

November 15, 2018 02:23 PM

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Should a Missouri teacher be fired for letting a student dress in KKK robe?

Opinion

Should a Missouri teacher be fired for letting a student dress in KKK robe?

November 15, 2018 03:35 PM

Airlines’ silence on KCI project raises questions about Burns & McDonnell’s intentions

November 14, 2018 03:15 PM

Lime or lemon? KC should dock electric scooters until safety concerns are addressed

November 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Democrats win with Republicans’ woman problem

November 14, 2018 08:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Missouri Democrats try to rebuild. ‘There is no knight coming to save the party’

Claire McCaskill’s defeat Tuesday marked the loss of more than just a race for Missouri Democrats. They hold just one statewide office, and Republicans dominate the state’s politics. As the party rebuilds, who make up the next generation?

Blogs & Columns

These West Virginia football fans had a fun dance routine in the stands

November 15, 2018 01:15 PM

Patrick Mahomes’ love of ketchup takes a turn as the story goes viral

November 15, 2018 10:24 AM

Tony Richardson believes these Chiefs can avoid an early playoff exit

November 15, 2018 09:58 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 07:39 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

November 07, 2018 12:44 AM

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Movie News & Reviews

Movie News & Reviews

‘Widows’ is a heist thriller that gives back in so many ways

Movie review: “Widows” is a masterfully made female-driven heist film. Steve McQueen directs, and KC’s Gillian Flynn (“Gone Girl”) wrote the screenplay. Stars: Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Carrie Coon.

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The real crime of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel? It couldn’t be less interesting

Movie News & Reviews

The real crime of the ‘Fantastic Beasts’ sequel? It couldn’t be less interesting

November 15, 2018 12:29 PM

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‘Instant Family’ takes a smart and funny look at adoption

Movie News & Reviews

‘Instant Family’ takes a smart and funny look at adoption

November 15, 2018 12:06 PM

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