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Floodwaters may contain raw sewage and other hazards, Missouri health official warns

Health Care

Floodwaters may contain raw sewage and other hazards, Missouri health official warns

More serious flooding is projected for Parkville and Leavenworth.

March 18, 2019 01:23 PM

Overland Park police confirm they’re investigating 2 incidents involving Tyreek Hill

Crime

Overland Park police confirm they’re investigating 2 incidents involving Tyreek Hill

March 18, 2019 01:36 PM

Blunt disinvited to GOP event in backlash over vote to block Trump’s emergency powers

Government & Politics

Blunt disinvited to GOP event in backlash over vote to block Trump’s emergency powers

March 18, 2019 02:52 PM

JoCo leaders plan summit to address the future: A metro area rocked by climate change

Local

JoCo leaders plan summit to address the future: A metro area rocked by climate change

March 18, 2019 05:30 AM

Kansas City neighborhood, dealing with crime and trauma it spawns, looks to next mayor

Crime

Kansas City neighborhood, dealing with crime and trauma it spawns, looks to next mayor

March 18, 2019 05:30 AM

Midwest Regional could be toughest ticket if UNC, UK, KU, Iowa State reach Sprint Center

NCAA Tournament

Midwest Regional could be toughest ticket if UNC, UK, KU, Iowa State reach Sprint Center

March 17, 2019 06:13 PM

Lesbian ‘hero’ couldn’t afford KU and dropped out. Her ‘Queer Eye’ fans rush to help

Entertainment

Lesbian ‘hero’ couldn’t afford KU and dropped out. Her ‘Queer Eye’ fans rush to help

March 18, 2019 09:50 AM

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Is Duke the NCAA Tournament favorite among oddsmakers? You bet

March 18, 2019 03:18 PM

Spring movies include ‘Us,’ ‘Avengers,’ ‘Dumbo’ and ‘John Wick’

March 16, 2019 08:00 AM

Dean Wade’s injury status remains unclear as K-State prepares for NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 02:51 PM

Maryland is a No. 6 seed but first on list of obnoxious fans. KU, you’re here too

March 18, 2019 02:25 PM

Here is what national writers are saying about K-State ahead of the NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 01:35 PM

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Drone footage shows severity of Missouri River flooding near Omaha

March 18, 2019 11:24 AM

K-State coach Bruce Weber has utmost respect for NCAA Tournament opponent

March 17, 2019 07:46 PM

Barry Brown talks about K-State’s NCAA Tournament draw

March 17, 2019 08:51 PM

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Is Duke the NCAA Tournament favorite among oddsmakers? You bet

Sports

Is Duke the NCAA Tournament favorite among oddsmakers? You bet

March 18, 2019 03:18 PM

Dean Wade’s injury status remains unclear as K-State prepares for NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 02:51 PM

Maryland is a No. 6 seed but first on list of obnoxious fans. KU, you’re here too

March 18, 2019 02:25 PM

Overland Park police confirm they’re investigating 2 incidents involving Tyreek Hill

March 18, 2019 01:36 PM

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Overland Park police confirm they’re investigating 2 incidents involving Tyreek Hill

Local

Overland Park police confirm they’re investigating 2 incidents involving Tyreek Hill

March 18, 2019 01:36 PM

Floodwaters may contain raw sewage and other hazards, Missouri health official warns

March 18, 2019 01:23 PM

Battery investigation involving Tyreek Hill is ‘still ongoing’ Johnson County DA says

March 18, 2019 10:22 AM

Kansas agency calls President Trump a ‘delusional communist’ on Twitter

March 17, 2019 04:26 PM

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Russian ambassador rejects congressman’s plea to help bring two girls back to Kansas

Nation & world

Russian ambassador rejects congressman’s plea to help bring two girls back to Kansas

March 18, 2019 12:00 AM

Jelly beans are the latest food infused with cannabis. Will you fail a drug test?

March 18, 2019 12:37 PM

White House proposes caps on student loan borrowing

March 18, 2019 12:07 PM

Emerging online threats changing Homeland Security’s role

March 18, 2019 11:53 AM

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If Tyreek Hill broke his son’s arm, the Kansas City Chiefs must break with their star

Opinion

If Tyreek Hill broke his son’s arm, the Kansas City Chiefs must break with their star

March 15, 2019 06:35 PM

‘Undecided’ is winning KC mayor’s race, Star poll shows. How can candidates break through?

March 15, 2019 05:10 PM

We know the New Zealand terror manifesto is full of hate. We don’t need the details

March 18, 2019 03:20 PM

Anti-bullying measure is a sneaky plan to allow school vouchers in Kansas

March 15, 2019 04:22 PM

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Documents from a grand jury report obtained by The Star offer a look behind the scenes of Jackson County’s struggle to deal with a growing crisis inside the Jackson County jail.

In Depth

In Depth

Frank White was slow to address jail problems, unsealed grand jury documents show

Thousands of pages of newly unsealed court documents obtained by The Kansas City Star offer insights into the missteps, mismanagement and years of neglect that led the Jackson County jail to its current crisis.

Blogs & Columns

This is what national observers are saying about KU ahead of the NCAA Tournament

March 18, 2019 12:09 PM

Wonder where KU and K-State will be seeded? There are 117 NCAA bracket projections

March 17, 2019 11:54 AM

Iowa State fans commandeered this KU pep rally before Big 12 title game

March 16, 2019 06:59 PM

Photo gallery: Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade

Photo gallery: Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day parade

March 18, 2019 10:09 AM

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Iowa State 63-K-State 59

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Iowa State 63-K-State 59

March 15, 2019 11:36 PM

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Kansas 88-West Virginia 74

Photo gallery: Big 12 Tournament, Kansas 88-West Virginia 74

March 15, 2019 11:51 PM

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Movie News & Reviews

Movie News & Reviews

Spring movies include ‘Us,’ ‘Avengers,’ ‘Dumbo’ and ‘John Wick’

Here’s a look at what movies are coming in the next couple of months before the big blockbusters of summer arrive (as always, release dates are subject to change).

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Lesbian ‘hero’ couldn’t afford KU and dropped out. Her ‘Queer Eye’ fans rush to help

Entertainment

Lesbian ‘hero’ couldn’t afford KU and dropped out. Her ‘Queer Eye’ fans rush to help

March 18, 2019 09:50 AM

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White club owner, black promoter turn firestorm over race into hope for KC nightlife

Local

White club owner, black promoter turn firestorm over race into hope for KC nightlife

March 17, 2019 05:30 AM

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