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Health officials confirm seven new deaths, 78 more cases of COVID-19 in KC metro area

April 11, 2020 3:53 PM

Missouri exceeded 100 COVID-19 related deaths, 4,000 total cases

April 11, 2020 3:05 PM

Kansas reports 102 new coronavirus cases, a 9% increase from Friday

April 11, 2020 1:58 PM

Kelly’s order limiting Kansas church services stands, justices rule hours before Easter

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters after announcing that she’d order all public and private K-12 schools in the state to close for the rest of the semester, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly answers questions from reporters after announcing that she’d order all public and private K-12 schools in the state to close for the rest of the semester, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at the Statehouse in Topeka, Kan. John Hanna AP

Kansas Supreme Court right to limit Easter, church services: ‘Lives are on the line’

Kansas Supreme Court right to limit Easter, church services: ‘Lives are on the line’

April 11, 2020 9:54 PM

‘We are the front line.’ KC nurses share fears, joys of caring for COVID-19 patients

‘We are the front line.’ KC nurses share fears, joys of caring for COVID-19 patients

April 11, 2020 5:00 AM

Evictions, gun stores, taxes: KCQ answers common questions amid pandemic changes

Evictions, gun stores, taxes: KCQ answers common questions amid pandemic changes

April 11, 2020 5:00 AM

Eric Greitens announces divorce two years after scandal, sexual misconduct allegations

Government & Politics

Eric Greitens announces divorce two years after scandal, sexual misconduct allegations

Greitens resigned in 2018 after criminal charges against him were dismissed.

April 11, 2020 10:59 AM

‘On the front lines’: KC meat cutter, an essential worker, takes risks to feed public

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‘On the front lines’: KC meat cutter, an essential worker, takes risks to feed public

April 11, 2020 5:00 AM

Former Chiefs assistant coach and MU star Brock Olivo unbowed by quarantine in Italy

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Former Chiefs assistant coach and MU star Brock Olivo unbowed by quarantine in Italy

April 11, 2020 5:00 AM

Blue Valley NW athletic director Kevin Gerke has died. Coaches reflect on his impact

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Blue Valley NW athletic director Kevin Gerke has died. Coaches reflect on his impact

April 10, 2020 6:39 PM

Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: Gary Woodland skips the Masters to be on our podcast

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Mellinger Minutes For Your Ears: Gary Woodland skips the Masters to be on our podcast

April 10, 2020 12:09 PM

Easter near, Kansas Supreme Court weighs fate of Kelly order limiting church gatherings

Government & Politics

Easter near, Kansas Supreme Court weighs fate of Kelly order limiting church gatherings

April 11, 2020 11:49 AM

JoCo begins drive-thru coronavirus tests: ‘No time more important than next week’

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JoCo begins drive-thru coronavirus tests: ‘No time more important than next week’

April 10, 2020 4:59 PM

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‘Keep the tradition and legacy.’ Publisher of KC weekly The Call dies at the age of 65

April 11, 2020 10:08 PM

Kelly’s order limiting Kansas church services stands, justices rule hours before Easter

April 11, 2020 9:29 PM

Two residents from Harrisonville nursing home die from coronavirus

April 11, 2020 6:14 PM

Kansas Supreme Court right to limit Easter, church services: ‘Lives are on the line’

April 11, 2020 9:54 PM

Health officials confirm seven new deaths, 78 more cases of COVID-19 in KC metro area

April 11, 2020 3:53 PM

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Residents, employees from Harrisonville nursing home test positive for coronavirus

April 11, 2020 6:39 PM

Blue Valley NW athletic director Kevin Gerke has died. Coaches reflect on his impact

April 11, 2020 12:04 PM

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Tom Watson gives insight on how the Masters might differ by being held in the fall

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Tom Watson gives insight on how the Masters might differ by being held in the fall

April 11, 2020 9:56 AM

Blue Valley NW athletic director Kevin Gerke has died. Coaches reflect on his impact

April 10, 2020 6:39 PM

Meet the former Mizzou basketball player who’s now on the COVID-19 front lines in Columbus

April 10, 2020 2:05 PM

Former Chiefs assistant coach and MU star Brock Olivo unbowed by quarantine in Italy

April 11, 2020 5:00 AM

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‘Keep the tradition and legacy.’ Publisher of KC weekly The Call dies at the age of 65

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‘Keep the tradition and legacy.’ Publisher of KC weekly The Call dies at the age of 65

April 11, 2020 10:08 PM

Kelly’s order limiting Kansas church services stands, justices rule hours before Easter

April 11, 2020 9:29 PM

Two residents from Harrisonville nursing home die from coronavirus

April 11, 2020 6:14 PM

Health officials confirm seven new deaths, 78 more cases of COVID-19 in KC metro area

April 11, 2020 3:53 PM

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U.S. surpasses Italy for most coronavirus deaths in the world. Is the peak near?

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U.S. surpasses Italy for most coronavirus deaths in the world. Is the peak near?

April 11, 2020 11:18 AM

What is a coronavirus immunity certificate? US may start issuing them

April 10, 2020 3:57 PM

First came the exponential growth of coronavirus. What happens after it peaks?

April 10, 2020 10:07 AM

‘Heroes Fund’ for essential workers could get them $25,000 in hazard pay. What to know

April 10, 2020 11:04 AM

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Kansas Supreme Court right to limit Easter, church services: ‘Lives are on the line’

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Kansas Supreme Court right to limit Easter, church services: ‘Lives are on the line’

April 11, 2020 9:54 PM

Patrick Mahomes misses the Masters. Me too, and we all miss something due to COVID-19

April 10, 2020 5:36 PM

Letters: KC readers discuss the simplest step against COVID-19 and cable bill shock

April 11, 2020 5:00 AM

Why wouldn’t this KC grocery service deliver to neighborhoods east of Troost Avenue?

April 10, 2020 5:00 AM

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‘Going to be really weird.’ COVID-19 disrupts families’ Easter, Passover traditions

The shutdowns prompted by coronavirus have closed churches and synagogues and canceled holiday traditions like Easter dinners and Passover Seder feasts. Here’s what Kansas City families are doing instead.

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Tom Watson gives insight on how the Masters might differ by being held in the fall

April 11, 2020 9:56 AM

ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt defends Patrick Mahomes after criticism about missing Masters

April 10, 2020 1:00 PM

Dan Fouts reportedly dropped by CBS, which eyes ex-Chiefs player as replacement

April 10, 2020 12:23 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 6, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 6, 2020

April 09, 2020 9:04 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 30, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 30, 2020

April 02, 2020 10:01 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 23, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of March 23, 2020

March 26, 2020 8:36 PM

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Mom of Eric Rosen, former Kansas City Rep director, dies of COVID-19 at nursing home

The mother of Eric Rosen, former artistic director of the Kansas Repertory Theatre, died of the coronavirus at a nursing home in North Carolina. Rosen lives in New York. He called nurses at her facility heroes.

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COVID-19 forces Kansas City Zoo to postpone Jazzoo for the first time in 30 years

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COVID-19 forces Kansas City Zoo to postpone Jazzoo for the first time in 30 years

April 09, 2020 10:22 AM

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At Johnson County barbecue spot, drive-in concerts a hit with customers amid COVID-19

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At Johnson County barbecue spot, drive-in concerts a hit with customers amid COVID-19

April 08, 2020 5:00 AM

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