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Pompeo, back in Kansas, says he’ll serve Trump ‘Until he tweets me out of office’

Government & Politics

Pompeo, back in Kansas, says he’ll serve Trump ‘Until he tweets me out of office’

Pompeo boasted of “the toughest sanctions in history” against North Korea.

March 18, 2019 05:24 PM

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

March 18, 2019 01:23 PM

Republicans attack Gov. Kelly’s court nominee over partisan, profane Twitter posts

Government & Politics

Republicans attack Gov. Kelly’s court nominee over partisan, profane Twitter posts

March 18, 2019 04:10 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

Inmate hurt lugging water for broken toilet settles with Jackson County for $50,000

Government & Politics

Inmate hurt lugging water for broken toilet settles with Jackson County for $50,000

March 18, 2019 05:39 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

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

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KC Symphony names new executive director to replace retiring Frank Byrne

March 19, 2019 12:05 AM

A Mike Pompeo candidacy? Kansas doesn’t need the secretary of state’s kind of swagger

March 18, 2019 05:52 PM

Hallmark’s ‘When Calls the Heart’ set to continue without star Lori Loughlin

March 18, 2019 05:32 PM

Northeastern’s Vasa Pusica to test KU in NCAA Tournament: ‘He’ll be a challenge’

March 18, 2019 05:15 PM

Missouri women get a No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face Drake on Friday

March 18, 2019 04:29 PM

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Drone footage shows severity of Missouri River flooding near Omaha

March 18, 2019 11:24 AM

Mike Pompeo: ‘I’m gonna be there until he tweets me out of office’

March 18, 2019 08:27 PM

Drone footage shows severity of Missouri River flooding near Omaha

March 18, 2019 11:24 AM

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First Four kicks off NCAA Tournament. Could it be Fran Dunphy’s final game as coach?

Sports

First Four kicks off NCAA Tournament. Could it be Fran Dunphy’s final game as coach?

March 18, 2019 06:27 PM

Northeastern’s Vasa Pusica to test KU in NCAA Tournament: ‘He’ll be a challenge’

March 18, 2019 05:15 PM

Missouri women get a No. 7 seed in NCAA Tournament, will face Drake on Friday

March 18, 2019 04:29 PM

K-State women are back in the NCAA Tournament. Here’s who and when they will play

March 18, 2019 04:10 PM

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Pompeo, back in Kansas, says he’ll serve Trump ‘Until he tweets me out of office’

Local

Pompeo, back in Kansas, says he’ll serve Trump ‘Until he tweets me out of office’

March 18, 2019 05:24 PM

Inmate hurt lugging water for broken toilet settles with Jackson County for $50,000

March 18, 2019 05:39 PM

Republicans attack Gov. Kelly’s court nominee over partisan, profane Twitter posts

March 18, 2019 04:10 PM

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

March 18, 2019 01:36 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

Warner Bros.’ chief Tsujihara steps down following scandal

March 18, 2019 02:36 PM

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 05:01 PM

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A Mike Pompeo candidacy? Kansas doesn’t need the secretary of state’s kind of swagger

Opinion

A Mike Pompeo candidacy? Kansas doesn’t need the secretary of state’s kind of swagger

March 18, 2019 05:52 PM

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

This Missouri jail lets a company charge hefty fees on bail. That’s not justice

March 18, 2019 08:45 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.

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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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Classical Music & Dance

KC Symphony names new executive director to replace retiring Frank Byrne

The Kansas City Symphony named a new executive director: Daniel E. Beckley, who is vice president and general manager of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. He will succeed Frank Byrne, who is retiring.

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Hallmark’s ‘When Calls the Heart’ set to continue without star Lori Loughlin

TV News & Reviews

Hallmark’s ‘When Calls the Heart’ set to continue without star Lori Loughlin

March 18, 2019 05:32 PM

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

Movie News & Reviews

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

March 16, 2019 08:00 AM

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