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

Investigators suspected the police officer first at the scene was actually the killer, but no one was ever charged.

February 22, 2019 05:30 AM

Airport committee votes to approve agreements with KCI single terminal developer

Government & Politics

Airport committee votes to approve agreements with KCI single terminal developer

February 21, 2019 02:07 PM

JCCC president responds to tweets: I ‘stand behind my years of work and service’

Local

JCCC president responds to tweets: I ‘stand behind my years of work and service’

February 21, 2019 10:16 PM

Snow this weekend? Probably not in Kansas City, but the weather may be wet

Weather

Snow this weekend? Probably not in Kansas City, but the weather may be wet

February 21, 2019 05:58 PM

‘Wide open race’ and open wallets in Kansas after Pompeo rules out 2020 Senate run

Government & Politics

‘Wide open race’ and open wallets in Kansas after Pompeo rules out 2020 Senate run

February 21, 2019 04:00 PM

Kansas GOP pushes for cheaper health plans that may not cover pre-existing conditions

Health Care

Kansas GOP pushes for cheaper health plans that may not cover pre-existing conditions

February 21, 2019 03:36 PM

How and why Kansas freshman Ochai Agbaji went from overlooked recruit to NBA prospect

Sam Mellinger

How and why Kansas freshman Ochai Agbaji went from overlooked recruit to NBA prospect

February 21, 2019 12:53 PM

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At Kraft Heinz, a fed investigation and a $15.4B write-down

February 22, 2019 11:23 AM

Kelly makes first White House trip as Kansas gov; Parson joins Trump advisory group

February 22, 2019 11:11 AM

Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute

February 22, 2019 11:29 AM

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

February 22, 2019 10:26 AM

Third suspect charged in fatal shooting of Overland Park teenager

February 22, 2019 10:24 AM

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KU coach Bill Self tells on how the Jayhawks defend the three-point shot

February 21, 2019 04:54 PM

KU forward Mitch Lightfoot previews Texas Tech game; how Jayhawks can keep Big 12 streak alive

February 21, 2019 04:53 PM

KU freshman guard Ochai Agbaji: ‘Every second I’m playing out there, I’m having fun’

February 21, 2019 12:52 PM

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Patriots owner Robert Kraft among hundreds busted in South Florida sex traffic sting

Sports

Patriots owner Robert Kraft among hundreds busted in South Florida sex traffic sting

February 22, 2019 11:23 AM

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

February 22, 2019 10:26 AM

This Verizon commercial with Royals’ Ned Yost will run during the Oscars

February 22, 2019 07:50 AM

Last Chance U football coach allegedly texted German player ‘I’m your new Hitler’

February 22, 2019 09:18 AM

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Kelly makes first White House trip as Kansas gov; Parson joins Trump advisory group

Local

Kelly makes first White House trip as Kansas gov; Parson joins Trump advisory group

February 22, 2019 11:11 AM

Third suspect charged in fatal shooting of Overland Park teenager

February 22, 2019 10:24 AM

JCCC president responds to tweets: I ‘stand behind my years of work and service’

February 21, 2019 10:16 PM

One victim dead, another injured in double shooting in Kansas City

February 21, 2019 09:35 PM

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Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute

Nation & world

Police: Patriots owner Robert Kraft solicited prostitute

February 22, 2019 11:29 AM

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 07:29 AM

Chicago’s vast camera network helped Smollett investigation

February 22, 2019 07:58 AM

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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

No poetry for you: Overreaction ends Lansing prison class, with no chance for appeal

February 21, 2019 01:51 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. 19, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 09:27 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

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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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

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

Evan Antin, a 2003 Blue Valley North high school graduate, was named “Sexiest Beast Charmer” in 2014 by People magazine. He now has his own TV show on Animal Planet called “Evan Goes Wild.”

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Film fan finds the real joy of movies is still in theaters

Entertainment

Film fan finds the real joy of movies is still in theaters

February 22, 2019 11:27 AM

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

Entertainment

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

February 22, 2019 09:33 AM

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