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Defenseless: Missouri justice system violates the Constitution every day

Opinion

Defenseless: Missouri justice system violates the Constitution every day

There’s disorder in the court. Here’s how Missouri cheats poor defendants.

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Before their day in court, poor people charged with crimes can spend years in jail

Crime

Before their day in court, poor people charged with crimes can spend years in jail

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

FBI agents asking questions about projects in Independence, two council members say

Local

FBI agents asking questions about projects in Independence, two council members say

November 20, 2019 11:59 AM

Pompeo is directly implicated in Ukraine scandal by Sondland in impeachment testimony

Government & Politics

Pompeo is directly implicated in Ukraine scandal by Sondland in impeachment testimony

November 20, 2019 10:05 AM

Kansas City schools falsified records to gain state accreditation, district says

Local

Kansas City schools falsified records to gain state accreditation, district says

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Artificial intelligence may disrupt many Kansas City jobs — and not the ones you think

Business

Artificial intelligence may disrupt many Kansas City jobs — and not the ones you think

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Mellinger Minutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs’ crossroads, and Reid’s playcalls

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs’ crossroads, and Reid’s playcalls

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

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These Kansas City musicians were just nominated for Grammy Awards

November 20, 2019 1:05 PM

Kansas chilly from beyond the arc in win over East Tennessee State: ‘We are streaky’

November 20, 2019 12:34 PM

Royals affiliates reeling in wake of MLB proposal to reduce minor-league teams

November 20, 2019 12:16 PM

‘Clearly a great leader’: Kansas City names its first female fire department chief

November 20, 2019 12:14 PM

Teen caught watching ‘South Park’ while driving high on marijuana, Iowa police say

November 20, 2019 12:14 PM

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Harry Trotter talks K-State running game, Texas Tech defense

November 20, 2019 11:42 AM

Bill Self praises Azubuike, De Sousa after KU’s win over East Tennessee State

November 19, 2019 10:30 PM

Skylar Thompson wants to finish strong for K-State seniors

November 20, 2019 11:41 AM

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Mellinger Minutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs’ crossroads, and Reid’s playcalls

Sports

Mellinger Minutes: Mexico City Diablos (?), Chiefs’ crossroads, and Reid’s playcalls

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Royals affiliates reeling in wake of MLB proposal to reduce minor-league teams

November 20, 2019 12:16 PM

Outdoors report: Local anglers taking advantage of urban trout program in KC Metro

November 20, 2019 12:50 PM

Kansas chilly from beyond the arc in win over East Tennessee State: ‘We are streaky’

November 20, 2019 12:34 PM

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‘Clearly a great leader’: Kansas City names its first female fire department chief

Local

‘Clearly a great leader’: Kansas City names its first female fire department chief

November 20, 2019 12:14 PM

FBI agents asking questions about projects in Independence, two council members say

November 20, 2019 11:59 AM

Rain, brief downpours and maybe thunder possible as storms roll through Kansas City

November 20, 2019 6:57 AM

‘We need to come together.’ Family of slain KC man wants killer to surrender to police

November 19, 2019 9:52 PM

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‘Everyone was in the loop.’ Sondland names names at impeachment hearing

Nation & world

‘Everyone was in the loop.’ Sondland names names at impeachment hearing

November 20, 2019 10:08 AM

Trump directed Ukraine quid pro quo, key witness says

November 20, 2019 1:03 PM

New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms

November 20, 2019 7:49 AM

Democratic debate: Rising Buttigieg could face attacks

November 19, 2019 4:59 PM

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‘This should frighten anyone’: Olathe official crossed the line in fight over LGBT rights

Opinion

‘This should frighten anyone’: Olathe official crossed the line in fight over LGBT rights

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

Kansas City Public Schools could pay dearly for falsifying attendance records

November 20, 2019 5:30 AM

Defenseless: Missouri justice system violates the Constitution every day

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

‘Constant injustice’: Missouri must fund and fix its broken public defender system

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

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Kansas City economy has lagged the country since recession. Is that about to change?

As fears of a national recession rise, the Kansas City economy is finally starting to grow faster. The metro area and both Kansas and Missouri have lagged behind the U.S. economy during its economic expansion.

Blogs & Columns

National NFL pundits have mixed feelings about Chiefs after win in Mexico City

November 20, 2019 11:06 AM

Chiefs players loved the team’s ‘Home Alone’ parody video

November 20, 2019 9:49 AM

A 10-year-old’s shooting display was so good the Lakers turned from huddle to watch

November 20, 2019 8:43 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 11, 2019

November 14, 2019 8:26 PM

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McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Nov. 4, 2019

November 07, 2019 9:13 PM

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October 31, 2019 8:59 PM

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These Kansas City musicians were just nominated for Grammy Awards

Kansas City musicians were nominated for Grammy Awards: Joyce DiDonato for best classical solo vocal album, and Charles Bruffy and the Kansas City Chorale, whose latest album is up for producer of the year.

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New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms

Entertainment

New acts rule Grammys as Lizzo, Lil Nas, Eilish lead in noms

November 20, 2019 7:49 AM

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Your mega guide to holiday events around Kansas City: Lights, shows and much more

Entertainment

Your mega guide to holiday events around Kansas City: Lights, shows and much more

November 20, 2019 5:00 AM

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