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Lee’s Summit school superintendent gets racist threats, is under sheriff’s protection

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Lee’s Summit school superintendent gets racist threats, is under sheriff’s protection

After angry, racist emails and alleged threats, the district leader was given a security detail.

June 18, 2019 03:54 PM

‘Illegal and stupid’: KCPD chief links WWI memorial graffiti to 3 other crimes

Crime

‘Illegal and stupid’: KCPD chief links WWI memorial graffiti to 3 other crimes

June 18, 2019 04:29 PM

Storms headed to KC tonight, up to 3 inches of rain expected in some areas

Weather

Storms headed to KC tonight, up to 3 inches of rain expected in some areas

June 18, 2019 09:01 AM

What KU’s newest freshman Jalen Wilson hopes to bring to Jayhawks

University of Kansas

What KU’s newest freshman Jalen Wilson hopes to bring to Jayhawks

June 18, 2019 06:59 PM

‘I want it to be over.’ Despair descends on Missouri girl mysteriously struck blind

Local

‘I want it to be over.’ Despair descends on Missouri girl mysteriously struck blind

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

‘You’re gonna make me cry.’ Children’s Mercy patients surprise Sporting’s Graham Zusi

Sporting KC

‘You’re gonna make me cry.’ Children’s Mercy patients surprise Sporting’s Graham Zusi

June 18, 2019 04:54 PM

How fab is this? ‘Queer Eye’ sets another season in Kansas City

TV News & Reviews

How fab is this? ‘Queer Eye’ sets another season in Kansas City

June 18, 2019 01:26 PM

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Tyshawn Taylor makes new memories in Allen, hits game-winner in Self campers game

June 18, 2019 06:55 PM

Gold SUV spotted leaving crime scene after man is shot and killed, police say

June 18, 2019 05:25 PM

Activists allege racism in treatment of St. Louis prosecutor

June 18, 2019 03:56 PM

KC events June 20-26: Briarfest, Maker Faire, The Try Guys, Carole King musical

June 18, 2019 06:00 AM

City parks volunteer stabbed, carjacked in Independence; suspect arrested

June 18, 2019 02:47 PM

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Volusia County deputies arrest man over burglary, find 4-year-old girl with him

June 18, 2019 05:01 PM

‘The Juice’ is loose on social media: O.J. Simpson joins Twitter

June 18, 2019 04:59 PM

Cardi B performs in bathrobe at Bonnaroo Festival after her outfit rips

June 18, 2019 04:56 PM

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What KU’s newest freshman Jalen Wilson hopes to bring to Jayhawks

Sports

What KU’s newest freshman Jalen Wilson hopes to bring to Jayhawks

June 18, 2019 06:59 PM

Tyshawn Taylor makes new memories in Allen, hits game-winner in Self campers game

June 18, 2019 06:55 PM

‘You’re gonna make me cry.’ Children’s Mercy patients surprise Sporting’s Graham Zusi

June 18, 2019 04:54 PM

Suspended K-State Wildcats receiver Hunter Rison plans to transfer again

June 18, 2019 02:34 PM

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Gold SUV spotted leaving crime scene after man is shot and killed, police say

Local

Gold SUV spotted leaving crime scene after man is shot and killed, police say

June 18, 2019 05:25 PM

‘Illegal and stupid’: KCPD chief links WWI memorial graffiti to 3 other crimes

June 18, 2019 04:29 PM

Lee’s Summit school superintendent gets racist threats, is under sheriff’s protection

June 18, 2019 03:54 PM

City parks volunteer stabbed, carjacked in Independence; suspect arrested

June 18, 2019 02:47 PM

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Nuclear changes, more troops heighten US-Iran tensions

Nation & world

Nuclear changes, more troops heighten US-Iran tensions

June 18, 2019 02:08 AM

Newtown parents score a win in growing fight against hoaxers

June 18, 2019 04:47 PM

AP Investigation: Many US jails fail to stop inmate suicides

June 18, 2019 10:53 AM

Trump could have tough time meeting his deportation threat

June 18, 2019 04:54 PM

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The border war is back: It’s Kansas vs. Missouri in a pointless battle for USDA jobs

Opinion

The border war is back: It’s Kansas vs. Missouri in a pointless battle for USDA jobs

June 18, 2019 05:00 AM

The Star’s endorsements for KC mayor, City Council and Question 1 in Tuesday’s election

June 17, 2019 01:34 PM

Kansas Democrats are making voting easier in their 2020 presidential primary

June 16, 2019 07:05 PM

Trump’s superpowers work in reverse on Democratic targets

June 17, 2019 08:36 PM

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Clay County and its attorney break law while taxpayers foot legal fees, official says

The Clay County clerk accused commissioners and a private lawyer doing work for the county of breaking the Missouri Sunshine Law. The clerk also accused the attorney of overcharging, “playing political games.”

Blogs & Columns

O.J. Simpson isn’t sold on taking Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes in fantasy football

June 18, 2019 01:58 PM

Gary Woodland had sweet reunion with Special Olympics golfer on ‘Today’ show

June 18, 2019 12:50 PM

Instagram post shows Tyreek Hill working out with Chiefs teammate Gehrig Dieter

June 18, 2019 11:20 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 07:23 PM

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

June 09, 2019 11:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 03:43 PM

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How fab is this? ‘Queer Eye’ sets another season in Kansas City

Get ready to glow Kansas City! For the fourth season of “Queer Eye,” Netflix will air eight more episodes filmed in and around the area while the Fab 5 were in town last year.

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KC events June 20-26: Briarfest, Maker Faire, The Try Guys, Carole King musical

Entertainment

KC events June 20-26: Briarfest, Maker Faire, The Try Guys, Carole King musical

June 18, 2019 06:00 AM

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Kansas City goes gonzo this summer with Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

Books

Kansas City goes gonzo this summer with Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

June 17, 2019 05:00 AM

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