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Kelly’s budget adds money for schools, but Republicans say it rests on ‘house of cards’

Government & Politics

Kelly’s budget adds money for schools, but Republicans say it rests on ‘house of cards’

The budget includes $92 million in increased education spending aimed at ending a years-long lawsuit over school funding.

January 17, 2019 09:40 AM

Overland Park-based chain bringing its chicken & waffles, brunch burgers to Westport

Cityscape

Overland Park-based chain bringing its chicken & waffles, brunch burgers to Westport

January 17, 2019 01:16 PM

A mom’s cancer battle and the message from Chiefs’ Eric Berry that lifted up her family

Chiefs

A mom’s cancer battle and the message from Chiefs’ Eric Berry that lifted up her family

January 17, 2019 12:05 PM

Banned on Broadway, this play is now getting ‘Indecent’ exposure at the Rep

Performing Arts

Banned on Broadway, this play is now getting ‘Indecent’ exposure at the Rep

January 17, 2019 10:50 AM

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for Jan.: What’s coming, open, closed

Cityscape

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for Jan.: What’s coming, open, closed

January 17, 2019 05:30 AM

Teacher layoffs, school closings planned for cash-strapped Hickman Mills district

Local

Teacher layoffs, school closings planned for cash-strapped Hickman Mills district

January 17, 2019 05:30 AM

Missouri medical marijuana: Should minorities and women get preferential treatment?

Health Care

Missouri medical marijuana: Should minorities and women get preferential treatment?

January 17, 2019 05:30 AM

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Buyer beware: Fake Chiefs tickets reported ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game

January 17, 2019 02:03 PM

Patrick Mahomes’ home grows by another pit bull

January 17, 2019 01:56 PM

Missouri football hires former Chiefs assistant David Gibbs, promotes Garrick McGee

January 17, 2019 01:51 PM

Chiefs will be giving away these special rally towels at AFC Championship Game

January 17, 2019 01:48 PM

How did Arrowhead Stadium get its name? We answer a reader’s KCQ

January 17, 2019 01:39 PM

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Toddler in car seat falls from moving vehicle in Minnesota

January 17, 2019 10:12 AM

President Trump serves fast food dinner to Clemson national championship team at White House

January 16, 2019 08:16 AM

Passengers remember the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ landing

January 16, 2019 07:44 AM

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Patrick Mahomes’ home grows by another pit bull

Sports

Patrick Mahomes’ home grows by another pit bull

January 17, 2019 01:56 PM

A mom’s cancer battle and the message from Chiefs’ Eric Berry that lifted up her family

January 17, 2019 12:05 PM

Missouri football hires former Chiefs assistant David Gibbs, promotes Garrick McGee

January 17, 2019 01:51 PM

Chiefs will be giving away these special rally towels at AFC Championship Game

January 17, 2019 01:48 PM

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Buyer beware: Fake Chiefs tickets reported ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game

Local

Buyer beware: Fake Chiefs tickets reported ahead of Sunday’s AFC Championship Game

January 17, 2019 02:03 PM

How did Arrowhead Stadium get its name? We answer a reader’s KCQ

January 17, 2019 01:39 PM

Overland Park-based chain bringing its chicken & waffles, brunch burgers to Westport

January 17, 2019 01:16 PM

Two charged with shooting Olathe teenager over THC vaping cartridges

January 17, 2019 12:01 PM

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Cohen says he rigged online polls for Trump in 2014, 2015

Nation & world

Cohen says he rigged online polls for Trump in 2014, 2015

January 17, 2019 12:04 PM

Betty White turns 97, and she has a birthday wish only Robert Redford can fulfill

January 17, 2019 12:03 PM

Watchdog: Thousands more children may have been separated

January 17, 2019 01:29 PM

Contradictions on Trump campaign collusion from Giuliani

January 17, 2019 11:22 AM

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‘A battle royale’: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s first big test will be Medicaid expansion

Opinion

‘A battle royale’: Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s first big test will be Medicaid expansion

January 16, 2019 07:10 PM

‘A war against masculinity’? The new #MeToo Gillette ad is not remotely man-hating

January 16, 2019 05:27 PM

Gov. Mike Parson’s vision for Missouri? More funding for infrastructure but not much else

January 16, 2019 05:07 PM

Which side of Lindsey Graham is he showing to voters now?

January 17, 2019 09:23 AM

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In Depth

His time in prison behind him, Leavenworth mayor inspires county’s ‘Expungement Day’

Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson launched ‘Expungement Day’ to help clear qualifying people’s criminal records. The guest of honor was new Leavenworth Mayor Jermaine Wilson, who once served three years in prison.

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs will be giving away these special rally towels at AFC Championship Game

January 17, 2019 01:48 PM

Coaches Frank Haith, Dan Hurley ejected after trying to shake hands following dustup

January 17, 2019 11:15 AM

Despite vastly improved forecast, ticket prices are falling for AFC Championship Game

January 17, 2019 10:30 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 14, 2019

January 17, 2019 09:07 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 31, Colts 13

Photo gallery: Chiefs 31, Colts 13

January 12, 2019 11:21 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 03:24 PM

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What's Your KC Q?

What's Your KC Q?

How did Arrowhead Stadium get its name? We answer a reader’s KCQ

Arrowhead Stadium was named by former Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt. The team’s name can be traced back to former Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle and a contest. The idea of adding a roof Arrowhead has come up.

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Banned on Broadway, this play is now getting ‘Indecent’ exposure at the Rep

Performing Arts

Banned on Broadway, this play is now getting ‘Indecent’ exposure at the Rep

January 17, 2019 10:50 AM

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M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ becomes so laborious you want to break something

Movie News & Reviews

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Glass’ becomes so laborious you want to break something

January 17, 2019 10:42 AM

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