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He killed a man and got probation. Now bad driving could get him 10 years in prison

Crime

He killed a man and got probation. Now bad driving could get him 10 years in prison

A Kansas City man who has two prior convictions for killing people and was on probation for one of his crimes, is now in federal custody charged with illegally possessing a firearm.

October 20, 2018 05:30 AM

Missouri GOP sent 10,000 voters false absentee voting information

Elections

Missouri GOP sent 10,000 voters false absentee voting information

October 19, 2018 05:53 PM

Will a new Royals stadium ever be built downtown? Reader’s KC Q answered

Local

Will a new Royals stadium ever be built downtown? Reader’s KC Q answered

October 19, 2018 11:23 AM

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

Editorials

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

October 19, 2018 05:22 PM

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

October 20, 2018 05:30 AM

‘I never moved my car’: KC councilman Quinton Lucas arrested on suspicion of DUI

Government & Politics

‘I never moved my car’: KC councilman Quinton Lucas arrested on suspicion of DUI

October 19, 2018 12:07 PM

Read the text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend that were shown in court

University of Kansas

Read the text messages from KU’s Bill Self, Kurtis Townsend that were shown in court

October 19, 2018 04:33 PM

Latest News

Up to $7K offered for information on recent KC-area car thefts from dealers, police say

October 20, 2018 09:28 PM

Tigers show some game with Mizzou Madness

October 20, 2018 09:41 PM

Bold Barry Odom decision helps Mizzou romp and reflects his stamp on program

October 20, 2018 09:19 PM

Bodies of 2 adults found in Clay County home. Investigation is underway, sheriff says

October 20, 2018 08:09 PM

Olathe East claims another Kansas state high school gymnastics championship

October 20, 2018 07:49 PM

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Kroger Field goal posts shake due to heavy wind during UK-Vandy football

October 20, 2018 08:00 PM

Woman dead in south KC shooting, police say

October 20, 2018 05:44 PM

Part-time driver John Hunter Nemechek elated to beat all the Nascar Infinity Series title contenders Saturday at Kansas Speedway

October 20, 2018 06:13 PM

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Tigers show some game with Mizzou Madness

Sports

Tigers show some game with Mizzou Madness

October 20, 2018 09:41 PM

Bold Barry Odom decision helps Mizzou romp and reflects his stamp on program

October 20, 2018 09:19 PM

Olathe East claims another Kansas state high school gymnastics championship

October 20, 2018 07:49 PM

Grades from KU’s 48-16 loss to Texas Tech and looking ahead to TCU

October 20, 2018 07:21 PM

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Bodies of 2 adults found in Clay County home. Investigation is underway, sheriff says

Local

Bodies of 2 adults found in Clay County home. Investigation is underway, sheriff says

October 20, 2018 08:09 PM

Man killed in three-vehicle wreck in east Kansas City, police say

October 20, 2018 07:47 PM

Woman shot in south Kansas City neighborhood, dies at hospital, police say

October 20, 2018 12:00 AM

In heavy boots and with pounds of gear, officer sweats KC Marathon for fallen comrades

October 20, 2018 04:53 PM

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Saudis blame ‘fistfight’ for Jamal Khashoggi’s death

Nation & world

Saudis blame ‘fistfight’ for Jamal Khashoggi’s death

October 19, 2018 10:32 PM

Train mows down crowd at India festival, at least 58 dead

October 19, 2018 03:03 PM

Mega Millions jackpot hits $1B, thanks to worsening odds

October 19, 2018 04:54 PM

‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

October 19, 2018 03:53 PM

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For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

Opinion

For 33 minutes, KC police made every black male a suspect in the Plaza shooting

October 19, 2018 05:22 PM

Greg Orman needs to put the good of Kansas first, ego second

October 20, 2018 08:34 PM

If getting under McCaskill’s skin was Hawley’s goal, then he won St. Louis debate

October 19, 2018 05:30 AM

Letters: Readers discuss outrageous torture, migrant caravan and the toll of tariffs

October 20, 2018 08:33 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Would you take the lowest-paid city job to build your career? This KC man did

Roger Skorepa works for Kansas City as a night security guard at Charles B. Wheeler Airport. At $12.69 an hour, it’s the lowest base wage the city offers. For him, it’s a career move.

Blogs & Columns

NBC will have Dale Earnhardt Jr. drive from Kansas Speedway to Arrowhead on Sunday

October 19, 2018 10:07 AM

Dayton Moore on why he is ‘still pulling’ for former Royals who are in the playoffs

October 19, 2018 09:06 AM

David Price’s adorable son had no interest in joining dad at postgame news conference

October 19, 2018 08:26 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 15, 2018

October 16, 2018 04:26 PM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Oct. 8 2018

October 10, 2018 04:06 PM

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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

Bravo’s “Welcome to Waverly” is about 7 urban professionals spending six weeks in small-town Waverly, Kan., about 90 minutes from Kansas City. The shows explores divides, like coastal vs. middle of the country.

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‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

Entertainment

‘Weeping woman’ of Mexican lore is terrifying figure behind ‘Curse of La Llorona’ movie

October 19, 2018 03:53 PM

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Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in a movie anymore: How ‘Oz’ morphs in book, film, ballet

Arts & Culture

Dorothy, I don’t think we’re in a movie anymore: How ‘Oz’ morphs in book, film, ballet

October 19, 2018 11:09 AM

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