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Police investigate shots fired during memorial service for teenage homicide victim

February 23, 2019 04:35 PM

Bulky trash pickup halted in Kansas City after 9,000-plus calls to clean up tree limbs

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Bulky trash pickup halted in Kansas City after 9,000-plus calls to clean up tree limbs

February 22, 2019 03:59 PM

Mahomes went to Texas to train, but his puppy was the real star at the gym

Chiefs

Mahomes went to Texas to train, but his puppy was the real star at the gym

February 23, 2019 09:49 AM

‘Green Book’ is up for Oscars. See some KC places once listed in guide for blacks

Cityscape

‘Green Book’ is up for Oscars. See some KC places once listed in guide for blacks

February 23, 2019 05:30 AM

Schlitterbahn charges tossed. Judge says Kansas AG ‘irreparably tainted’ grand jury

Local

Schlitterbahn charges tossed. Judge says Kansas AG ‘irreparably tainted’ grand jury

February 22, 2019 12:24 PM

Contrary to JCCC president’s comment, there aren’t a lot of fancy cars in school lot

Editorials

Contrary to JCCC president’s comment, there aren’t a lot of fancy cars in school lot

February 22, 2019 05:30 AM

Kansas City teen was tied up, burned in 1974. Now, his sister searches for the killer

Crime

Kansas City teen was tied up, burned in 1974. Now, his sister searches for the killer

February 22, 2019 05:30 AM

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Relief pitcher Tim Hill was clutch in Royals spring training opener

February 23, 2019 06:20 PM

Jeremiah Tilmon’s flagrant foul sparks Florida rally as Gators drop Missouri 64-60

February 23, 2019 05:38 PM

K-State makes short work of Oklahoma State 85-46 ahead of Sunflower Showdown at KU

February 23, 2019 05:06 PM

The wild ride of title chasing and coupon clipping for K-State’s Bruce Weber

February 23, 2019 04:59 PM

Richard Lovelady hoping change-up paves his way to the majors with Royals

February 23, 2019 03:19 PM

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JOCO home values continue to rise

February 23, 2019 07:50 PM

After shots fired during homicide victim’s funeral, grandmother says ‘We got to do better’

February 23, 2019 06:15 PM

Mike Boynton says K-State Wildcats can compete for national title

February 23, 2019 07:13 PM

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The wild ride of title chasing and coupon clipping for K-State’s Bruce Weber

Sports

The wild ride of title chasing and coupon clipping for K-State’s Bruce Weber

February 23, 2019 04:59 PM

Relief pitcher Tim Hill was clutch in Royals spring training opener

February 23, 2019 06:20 PM

Jeremiah Tilmon’s flagrant foul sparks Florida rally as Gators drop Missouri 64-60

February 23, 2019 05:38 PM

K-State makes short work of Oklahoma State 85-46 ahead of Sunflower Showdown at KU

February 23, 2019 05:06 PM

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Police investigate shots fired during memorial service for teenage homicide victim

Local

Police investigate shots fired during memorial service for teenage homicide victim

February 23, 2019 04:35 PM

One dead, another injured in two overnight shootings in KCK

February 23, 2019 09:28 AM

After violent crime in OP, police tell neighborhood ‘know what your kids are doing’

February 22, 2019 07:09 PM

‘Green Book’ is up for Oscars. See some KC places once listed in guide for blacks

February 23, 2019 05:30 AM

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Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute

Nation & world

Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute

February 23, 2019 09:38 AM

Peter Frampton taking a bow, begins Farewell Tour across the U.S. in June

February 22, 2019 01:04 PM

Oscars producers wanted non-traditional way to open the show. So Queen will perform

February 22, 2019 09:33 AM

Mueller report looming, new attorney general in hot seat

February 22, 2019 03:08 PM

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Contrary to JCCC president’s comment, there aren’t a lot of fancy cars in school lot

Opinion

Contrary to JCCC president’s comment, there aren’t a lot of fancy cars in school lot

February 22, 2019 05:30 AM

Bible classes don’t belong in Missouri’s public high schools

February 21, 2019 05:58 PM

Could a DUI charge work in Quinton Lucas’ favor as he runs for Kansas City mayor?

February 21, 2019 04:15 PM

Letters: Readers discuss football deaths, MAGA hats and good Catholic priests

February 23, 2019 03:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Missouri police violated own policy, let man keep belt in jail. He hanged himself

Pleasant Hill police allowed a jail inmate to keep a belt that he later used to hang himself, according to an autopsy report. Anthony Garner’s family isn’t satisfied with the conclusion that he committed suicide.

Blogs & Columns

Basketball is out, so Patrick Mahomes scratches competitive itch with video games

February 22, 2019 10:26 AM

Kevin Harlan with another great call — of a fan spilling beer at NBA game

February 22, 2019 09:08 AM

Charles Barkley roasted Jussie Smollett during TNT’s NBA halftime show

February 22, 2019 08:29 AM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 20, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 20, 2019

February 22, 2019 06:17 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 20, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 20, 2019

February 22, 2019 06:17 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Feb. 18, 2019

February 19, 2019 04:57 PM

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Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Pianist Jeremy Denk to appear at Folly with Academy of St. Martin in the Field

The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, which specializes in baroque and classical era music, will appear with pianist and MacArthur fellow Jeremy Denk at Folly Theater.

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Giraffe, 9, dies of ‘acute spinal cord injury’ in freak accident at Kansas City Zoo

Local

Giraffe, 9, dies of ‘acute spinal cord injury’ in freak accident at Kansas City Zoo

February 22, 2019 11:50 AM

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From Instagram to Animal Planet: KC native ‘goes wild’ with his veterinary skills

TV News & Reviews

From Instagram to Animal Planet: KC native ‘goes wild’ with his veterinary skills

February 21, 2019 05:30 AM

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