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Snow turns roads deadly in KC region, with 86 crashes, 10 injuries, 2 deaths: patrol

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Snow turns roads deadly in KC region, with 86 crashes, 10 injuries, 2 deaths: patrol

Snowy weather in the Kansas City area led to slick, deadly road conditions and dozens of crashes including two deaths Monday, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol. Tuesday morning traffic may be dangerous too.

November 12, 2018 02:51 PM

Dockless scooter company serving KC recalls model after reports it can break

Technology

Dockless scooter company serving KC recalls model after reports it can break

November 12, 2018 12:19 PM

House fire where Overland Park woman died investigated as ‘suspicious’: police

Local

House fire where Overland Park woman died investigated as ‘suspicious’: police

November 12, 2018 12:03 PM

What happened to the old City Hall at 5th and Main? We answer your KCQ

What's Your KC Q?

What happened to the old City Hall at 5th and Main? We answer your KCQ

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

Overland Park has the most congested 4-lane road in Kansas. But can the state help?

Government & Politics

Overland Park has the most congested 4-lane road in Kansas. But can the state help?

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

Food-for-homeless group returns, one week after being busted by KC health officials

Local

Food-for-homeless group returns, one week after being busted by KC health officials

November 11, 2018 08:09 PM

Self-taught KC baker takes the dough in Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

Chow Town

Self-taught KC baker takes the dough in Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

November 12, 2018 04:47 PM

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KC Star announces new City Hall reporter, Politics Editor

November 12, 2018 06:26 PM

How a scare from Vanderbilt could prepare Mizzou’s defense for game at Tennessee

November 12, 2018 05:54 PM

Chiefs rookie Ben Niemann has gone from an unknown to fill-in starter

November 12, 2018 04:59 PM

Snap counts: Chiefs getting healthier heading into Mexico City game

November 12, 2018 02:59 PM

His name is D-O-G, but he’s a cat. This Missouri feline is the ASPCA’s Cat of the Year

November 12, 2018 03:41 PM

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Resident fleeing Camp Fire: ‘The whole town is on fire’

November 11, 2018 11:24 AM

Mother of Las Vegas survivor killed in California shooting doesn’t want prayers

November 11, 2018 11:24 AM

Democrat Laura Kelly defeats Kris Kobach to become Kansas’ next governor

November 07, 2018 12:25 AM

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Trying to explain the post-Chiefs decline of Marcus Peters

Sports

Trying to explain the post-Chiefs decline of Marcus Peters

November 12, 2018 10:52 AM

How a scare from Vanderbilt could prepare Mizzou’s defense for game at Tennessee

November 12, 2018 05:54 PM

Chiefs rookie Ben Niemann has gone from an unknown to fill-in starter

November 12, 2018 04:59 PM

Missouri Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers: Kickoff time, TV, five things to know

November 12, 2018 02:29 PM

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KC Star announces new City Hall reporter, Politics Editor

Local

KC Star announces new City Hall reporter, Politics Editor

November 12, 2018 06:26 PM

Self-taught KC baker takes the dough in Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

November 12, 2018 04:47 PM

Snow turns roads deadly in KC region, with 86 crashes, 10 injuries, 2 deaths: patrol

November 12, 2018 02:51 PM

Yorkie puppy lost when car is stolen; Overland Park police ask for help finding it

November 12, 2018 12:24 PM

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Stan Lee, creator of a galaxy of Marvel superheroes, dies

Nation & world

Stan Lee, creator of a galaxy of Marvel superheroes, dies

November 12, 2018 06:08 PM

Dead in cars and homes: Northern California fire toll at 42

November 12, 2018 09:37 PM

His name is D-O-G, but he’s a cat. This Missouri feline is the ASPCA’s Cat of the Year

November 12, 2018 03:41 PM

What in the world is Trumpy Bear? People are so confused

October 27, 2017 02:33 PM

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Overturning the voters’ decision on Clean Missouri would be dirty politics

Opinion

Overturning the voters’ decision on Clean Missouri would be dirty politics

November 12, 2018 02:41 PM

Kansas GOP lawmakers ought to accept Governor-elect Laura Kelly’s invitation

November 12, 2018 05:30 AM

Letters: Readers discuss important terminology around abortion and Kansas’ slogan

November 11, 2018 08:32 PM

McCaskill was a master of policy, politics — and we may not see the likes of her again

November 11, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Inside the campaign that defeated Claire McCaskill

This is the story of how Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, a man who won his first election two years ago, defeated Claire McCaskill, a veteran campaigner seeking her third Senate term.

Blogs & Columns

NBC’s Rodney Harrison would like Chiefs fans to stop bothering him on Twitter

November 12, 2018 12:14 PM

Here is a breakdown of the AFC playoff race through Week 10 of NFL season

November 12, 2018 10:48 AM

Seven things to know about the Chiefs’ next opponent: Los Angeles Rams

November 12, 2018 09:18 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 37, Browns 21

Photo gallery: Chiefs 37, Browns 21

November 04, 2018 09:24 PM

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Chow Town

Chow Town

Self-taught KC baker takes the dough in Food Network’s ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’

Kellen Whaley of Kansas City taught himself to bake and runs his own cookie business called Whaley Sweet. He competed on the Food Network’s “Christmas Cookie Challenge” and won $10,000.

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In revealing new memoir, Michelle Obama is honest about pain, love and politics

Books

In revealing new memoir, Michelle Obama is honest about pain, love and politics

November 09, 2018 01:10 PM

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Stan Lee in KC at 2016 Planet Comicon, where he revealed a favorite unused superpower

Local

Stan Lee in KC at 2016 Planet Comicon, where he revealed a favorite unused superpower

May 21, 2016 05:21 PM

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