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‘Stay home’: Ahead of snow storm, KC drivers urged to keep off roads while plows work

February 19, 2019 04:23 PM

Meet the man influencing state lawmakers across U.S. to file anti-gay, anti-porn bills

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Meet the man influencing state lawmakers across U.S. to file anti-gay, anti-porn bills

February 19, 2019 12:07 PM

Olathe approved JoCo homeless shelter, then the rules changed. Plan now at risk.

Government & Politics

Olathe approved JoCo homeless shelter, then the rules changed. Plan now at risk.

February 19, 2019 02:33 PM

Alleged white supremacist accused of killing woman in Shawnee is ordered to trial

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Alleged white supremacist accused of killing woman in Shawnee is ordered to trial

February 19, 2019 01:38 PM

Mellinger Minutes: respecting Esky, enigmatic Big 12, improving the Royals and Chiefs

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Mellinger Minutes: respecting Esky, enigmatic Big 12, improving the Royals and Chiefs

February 19, 2019 11:55 AM

Tensions growing as Sheriff Darryl Forté resists questions about troubled jail

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Tensions growing as Sheriff Darryl Forté resists questions about troubled jail

February 19, 2019 05:30 AM

Cost to update Leawood’s Ranchmart center: $47 million. Developers ask for incentives

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Cost to update Leawood’s Ranchmart center: $47 million. Developers ask for incentives

February 19, 2019 10:37 AM

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No. 4 Kentucky blows out Missouri 66-58 on Derrick Chievous night, Jordan Geist scores 11

February 19, 2019 10:25 PM

Missouri retires jersey of its career scoring leader, Derrick Chievous

February 19, 2019 09:16 PM

Self on Vick’s return: ‘Whenever he gets his stuff handled we’ll welcome him back’

February 19, 2019 07:17 PM

Chiefs finalize defensive coaching staff, emphasize hires with Spagnuolo connections

February 19, 2019 07:07 PM

Buzz notes: As mayoral primary draws closer, candidates promise neighborhood focus

February 19, 2019 06:46 PM

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February 17, 2019 11:26 AM

Trump announces national emergency to get border wall funding

February 17, 2019 11:26 AM

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred a believer in collective bargaining

February 19, 2019 08:53 PM

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No. 4 Kentucky blows out Missouri 66-58 on Derrick Chievous night, Jordan Geist scores 11

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No. 4 Kentucky blows out Missouri 66-58 on Derrick Chievous night, Jordan Geist scores 11

February 19, 2019 10:25 PM

Self on Vick’s return: ‘Whenever he gets his stuff handled we’ll welcome him back’

February 19, 2019 07:17 PM

Chiefs finalize defensive coaching staff, emphasize hires with Spagnuolo connections

February 19, 2019 07:07 PM

Ten predictions you can bank on for the Sporting KC season that starts Thursday

February 19, 2019 04:07 PM

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Here are Kansas City-area schools canceling classes Wednesday due to snow

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Here are Kansas City-area schools canceling classes Wednesday due to snow

February 19, 2019 06:04 PM

Raytown broke Missouri Sunshine Law, refused to provide records after fatal crash

February 19, 2019 05:53 PM

‘Stay home’: Ahead of snow storm, KC drivers urged to keep off roads while plows work

February 19, 2019 04:23 PM

Olathe approved JoCo homeless shelter, then the rules changed. Plan now at risk.

February 19, 2019 02:33 PM

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Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to declare emergency

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Trump says he has ‘absolute right’ to declare emergency

February 19, 2019 08:24 PM

Judge OKs suit aimed at halting Obama library in Chicago

February 19, 2019 07:18 PM

Burberry apologizes for hoodie with noose knot

February 19, 2019 04:34 PM

‘It is time to complete that revolution’: Sanders says he’s running for president

February 19, 2019 06:00 AM

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Jackson County jail troubles multiplying. Can Sheriff Forté defuse growing tension?

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Jackson County jail troubles multiplying. Can Sheriff Forté defuse growing tension?

February 19, 2019 05:41 PM

Former cardinal McCarrick defrocked for sex abuse: ‘Uncle Ted’ is a free man in Kansas

February 17, 2019 05:10 PM

Forgiving Northam won’t send Virginia the message it needs

February 19, 2019 08:34 PM

Should Missouri felons have voting rights restored once they’re released from prison?

February 17, 2019 05:30 AM

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UMKC softball players say coach sexually harassed them. School bought him a microwave

UMKC softball players and parents accuse assistant coach Greg Bachkora of sexual harassment: entering the locker room as they dressed, kissing players, telling an offensive joke. Here’s how the university responded.

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West Virginia’s Bob Huggins poked fun at Bill Self about KU facing adversity

February 19, 2019 11:58 AM

Brewers plan to move Mike Moustakas to a new position on the infield

February 19, 2019 10:20 AM

Iowa State fans chide ESPN reporter about Fred Hoiberg comment

February 19, 2019 09:20 AM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 19, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 09:27 PM

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Choupette, Karl Lagerfeld’s fashionable feline, will inherit part of his large fortune

Karl Lagerfeld fans wonder how much of the Chanel creative director’s fortune his cat, Choupette, will inherit. “There is enough for everyone,” Lagerfeld said last year. Choupette has become a social media star.

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KC events Feb. 21-27: KC Symphony’s ‘The Music of Michael Jackson’; Western Farm Show

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KC events Feb. 21-27: KC Symphony’s ‘The Music of Michael Jackson’; Western Farm Show

February 19, 2019 06:00 AM

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Burberry apologizes for hoodie with noose knot

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Burberry apologizes for hoodie with noose knot

February 19, 2019 04:34 PM

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