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

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

The state can still seek another round of criminal charges.

February 22, 2019 12:24 PM

Hickman Mills will definitely close schools — but how many?

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Hickman Mills will definitely close schools — but how many?

February 22, 2019 01:16 PM

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

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

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

February 22, 2019 11:50 AM

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

Crime

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

February 22, 2019 07:09 PM

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

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

February 21, 2019 10:16 PM

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

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After Belton home check, deputies arrest two men, including wanted sex offender

February 22, 2019 08:52 PM

Eleven Kansas City-area wrestlers reach state championship matches heading into Saturday’s Kansas finals

February 22, 2019 08:55 PM

Royals staff, players integrating latest pitch-tracking technology into daily routine

February 22, 2019 06:33 PM

Chiefs sign four free agents, including former first-round pick E.J. Manuel

February 22, 2019 05:33 PM

FBI and DOJ investigating Missouri prison where workers are accused of sexual assault

February 22, 2019 05:08 PM

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Overland Park police hold meeting to address violent crime in 79th, Grant area

February 21, 2019 11:24 PM

Royals pitcher Kyle Zimmer using technology to gauge performance

February 22, 2019 01:18 PM

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes brings his puppy to offseason training

February 22, 2019 04:38 PM

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Royals staff, players integrating latest pitch-tracking technology into daily routine

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Royals staff, players integrating latest pitch-tracking technology into daily routine

February 22, 2019 06:33 PM

Chiefs sign four free agents, including former first-round pick E.J. Manuel

February 22, 2019 05:33 PM

Big 12 leader K-State will don its lavender throwback uniforms for Oklahoma State game

February 22, 2019 02:29 PM

Eleven Kansas City-area wrestlers reach state championship matches heading into Saturday’s Kansas finals

February 22, 2019 08:55 PM

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

Local

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

February 22, 2019 07:09 PM

FBI and DOJ investigating Missouri prison where workers are accused of sexual assault

February 22, 2019 05:08 PM

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

February 22, 2019 03:59 PM

Jackson County jury convicts Kansas City man in 2017 stabbing death

February 22, 2019 02:23 PM

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Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute

Nation & world

Patriots owner Kraft denies charges of soliciting prostitute

February 22, 2019 09:40 PM

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

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

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.

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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. 19, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 19, 2019

February 19, 2019 09:27 PM

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 20, 2019

Photo gallery: Royals spring training Feb. 20, 2019

February 22, 2019 06:17 PM

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

An adult giraffe at the Kansas City Zoo died of an “acute spinal cord injury” after getting its head caught inside the giraffe barn. Hamisi had fathered two babies at the zoo.

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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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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 01:58 PM

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