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Alleged white supremacist is taunted and punched in Westport, and a video goes viral

An alleged member of white supremacist group the Proud Boys, wearing a Fred Perry polo shirt, was taunted, called a Nazi and punched in Westport on September 18. A video of the brawl went viral on social media.

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Troubled Kansas system for protecting kids was making progress. Then this happened

Government & Politics

Troubled Kansas system for protecting kids was making progress. Then this happened

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

Music News & Reviews

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

September 22, 2018 09:55 AM

KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

Books

KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

September 23, 2018 06:00 AM

Let them play: NCAA should allow Kansas-Mizzou hurricane relief exhibition game

Editorials

Let them play: NCAA should allow Kansas-Mizzou hurricane relief exhibition game

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens shaped by life-altering decision made as a youth

Chiefs

Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens shaped by life-altering decision made as a youth

September 22, 2018 02:23 PM

Trump urges Missouri supporters to back Josh Hawley ‘because you’re voting for me’

Government & Politics

Trump urges Missouri supporters to back Josh Hawley ‘because you’re voting for me’

September 21, 2018 08:14 PM

Latest News

Why Kansas State might shake things up at QB, start Alex Delton with Texas up next

September 23, 2018 12:05 PM

Grading Missouri’s 43-29 loss to Georgia and looking ahead to Purdue

September 23, 2018 11:59 AM

100 years ago, US fought its deadliest battle in France

September 23, 2018 10:54 AM

Grades from Kansas State’s 35-6 loss at West Virginia and a look ahead to Texas

September 23, 2018 11:54 AM

Missouri basketball player Mitchell Smith suspended from team following DUI arrest

September 23, 2018 11:38 AM

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Watch as boat burns in southwest Miami-Dade

September 20, 2018 06:22 PM

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue saves man hanging from a 4-story window

September 20, 2018 05:57 PM

Multiple victims in Maryland warehouse shooting

September 20, 2018 11:57 AM

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Chiefs fans fill the Arrowhead parking lots for home opener

Sports

Chiefs fans fill the Arrowhead parking lots for home opener

September 23, 2018 11:37 AM

Why Kansas State might shake things up at QB, start Alex Delton with Texas up next

September 23, 2018 12:05 PM

Grading Missouri’s 43-29 loss to Georgia and looking ahead to Purdue

September 23, 2018 11:59 AM

Grades from Kansas State’s 35-6 loss at West Virginia and a look ahead to Texas

September 23, 2018 11:54 AM

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What’s happening across Johnson County

Local

What’s happening across Johnson County

September 22, 2018 08:30 PM

Alleged white supremacist is taunted and punched in Westport, and a video goes viral

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Cass County man convicted of murder for 2016 shooting

September 22, 2018 05:40 PM

Firefighters, neighbor rescue four from fire. ‘God gave me the courage to go in.’

September 22, 2018 05:35 PM

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Thursday hearing for Kavanaugh accuser stuck on last details

Nation & world

Thursday hearing for Kavanaugh accuser stuck on last details

September 23, 2018 11:15 AM

100 years ago, US fought its deadliest battle in France

September 23, 2018 10:54 AM

US considers limit on green cards for immigrants on benefits

September 23, 2018 11:39 AM

Stop Brexit? UK’s Labour party mulls backing new referendum

September 23, 2018 08:26 AM

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Let them play: NCAA should allow Kansas-Mizzou hurricane relief exhibition game

Opinion

Let them play: NCAA should allow Kansas-Mizzou hurricane relief exhibition game

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Ryan Stokes didn’t deserve to die at the hands of police. KCPD owes his family an apology

September 21, 2018 04:03 PM

A solid Kansas future depends on voters participating in the system

September 22, 2018 08:39 PM

Kavanaugh doppelganger theory shows how far the right has descended into madness

September 22, 2018 12:04 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

STDs are on the rise. KC med students have treatment plan, but Kansas law is a hurdle

One way to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases is to allow doctors to prescribe antibiotics not only to patients but to the patients’ sexual partners. Kansas and some other states don’t allow that.

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs are an overwhelming favorite against 49ers among national experts

September 23, 2018 08:29 AM

Did this Georgia player fumble before scoring touchdown against Mizzou?

September 22, 2018 01:58 PM

Wake Forest set up for a field goal but one thing was missing: the kicker

September 22, 2018 12:35 PM

Galleries

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

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

September 17, 2018 04:35 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 42, Steelers 37

Photo gallery: Chiefs 42, Steelers 37

September 16, 2018 07:58 PM

Photo gallery: Royals 8, Twins 4

Photo gallery: Royals 8, Twins 4

September 15, 2018 08:13 AM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

Billy Joel draws a capacity audience for the first concert at Kauffman Stadium in 39 years.

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KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

Books

KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

September 23, 2018 06:00 AM

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Take a look at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals prepare for Billy Joel concert

For Pete's Sake

Take a look at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals prepare for Billy Joel concert

September 21, 2018 09:50 AM

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