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More Kansas lawmakers switch parties: Sykes, Clayton leave GOP, become Democrats

Government & Politics

More Kansas lawmakers switch parties: Sykes, Clayton leave GOP, become Democrats

December 19, 2018 09:17 AM

Late paychecks hit ‘lives and livelihood’ of KC-based rural hospital chain’s employees

Health Care

Late paychecks hit ‘lives and livelihood’ of KC-based rural hospital chain’s employees

December 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Hoping for a white Christmas in Kansas City? Weather forecast gives the odds

Weather

Hoping for a white Christmas in Kansas City? Weather forecast gives the odds

December 19, 2018 09:08 AM

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

Crime

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

December 18, 2018 04:23 PM

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

Cityscape

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

December 18, 2018 06:32 PM

KC man was going to work at treatment center when he was hit by car, employer says

Local

KC man was going to work at treatment center when he was hit by car, employer says

December 18, 2018 07:12 PM

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

Government & Politics

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

December 18, 2018 05:36 PM

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Official says US to withdraw all American troops in Syria

December 19, 2018 10:31 AM

Someone put a ‘Fake News MAGA’ sign up outside a Texas Holocaust museum

December 19, 2018 10:29 AM

Husband went outside after wife ran into a car — then she hit him, too, Okla. cops say

December 19, 2018 10:02 AM

Police identify Overland Park woman killed in crash while exiting from U.S. 69

December 19, 2018 09:55 AM

In farewell, Ryan sees solutions if ‘politics will allow it’

December 19, 2018 09:34 AM

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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

St. Louis Blues’ adopted puppy hits the ice to practice with team

December 17, 2018 08:15 AM

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Patrick Mahomes leads a group of six Chiefs Pro Bowl picks

Sports

Patrick Mahomes leads a group of six Chiefs Pro Bowl picks

December 18, 2018 07:42 PM

Map shows the team each state is rooting for in the College Football Playoff

December 19, 2018 09:08 AM

K-State begins signing day by adding impact running back transfer James Gilbert

December 19, 2018 08:53 AM

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

December 18, 2018 11:49 PM

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Police identify Overland Park woman killed in crash while exiting from U.S. 69

Local

Police identify Overland Park woman killed in crash while exiting from U.S. 69

December 19, 2018 09:55 AM

Woman tells KC police motorist firing gunshots while chasing was husband

December 19, 2018 09:28 AM

More Kansas lawmakers switch parties: Sykes, Clayton leave GOP, become Democrats

December 19, 2018 09:17 AM

Hoping for a white Christmas in Kansas City? Weather forecast gives the odds

December 19, 2018 09:08 AM

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Senate to vote on funding bill, easing shutdown threat

Nation & world

Senate to vote on funding bill, easing shutdown threat

December 19, 2018 10:44 AM

Official says US to withdraw all American troops in Syria

December 19, 2018 10:31 AM

In farewell, Ryan sees solutions if ‘politics will allow it’

December 19, 2018 09:34 AM

Someone put a ‘Fake News MAGA’ sign up outside a Texas Holocaust museum

December 19, 2018 10:29 AM

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Time to call it a career: Pat Roberts should retire from the Senate in 2020

Opinion

Time to call it a career: Pat Roberts should retire from the Senate in 2020

December 19, 2018 05:30 AM

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

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In Depth

In Depth

Veteran died after confrontation at Kansas City VA hospital. Senators demand answers

Two U.S. senators are seeking answers about the death of a Missouri veteran following an altercation with police at the KC VA Medical Center. For months, officials declined to provide information to The Star.

Blogs & Columns

Map shows the team each state is rooting for in the College Football Playoff

December 19, 2018 09:08 AM

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

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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