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Young voters could decide Missouri and Kansas midterms. Will they show up?

Will young voters ages 18 to 24 turn out in big enough numbers to make a difference in state and national races at the November 6 midterm elections? Or are they content with Instagram-ready rallies and Twitter.

October 18, 2018 05:30 AM

New Museum of Illusions at Union Station uses mirrors to mess with your mind

Entertainment

New Museum of Illusions at Union Station uses mirrors to mess with your mind

October 18, 2018 12:01 AM

State worker saw Evan twice before he died. She believed mom’s story explaining abuse

Crime

State worker saw Evan twice before he died. She believed mom’s story explaining abuse

October 17, 2018 07:03 PM

Kansas City to St. Louis in 28 minutes? Study says I-70 hyperloop could work

Missouri

Kansas City to St. Louis in 28 minutes? Study says I-70 hyperloop could work

October 17, 2018 06:24 PM

What we know about the KU timeline with Adidas, recruits, texts and payments

University of Kansas

What we know about the KU timeline with Adidas, recruits, texts and payments

October 17, 2018 05:49 PM

McCaskill demands Hawley’s office investigate hidden-camera videos of her campaign

Elections

McCaskill demands Hawley’s office investigate hidden-camera videos of her campaign

October 17, 2018 05:44 PM

Teenager charged in Plaza shooting hid handgun used in attack, prosecutors say

Crime

Teenager charged in Plaza shooting hid handgun used in attack, prosecutors say

October 17, 2018 05:39 PM

Latest News

Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished

October 18, 2018 06:04 AM

This week’s high school football schedule and live scoreboard

October 18, 2018 05:30 AM

Baby born after Michael starts life in Walmart parking lot

October 17, 2018 11:43 PM

A late comeback propels Sporting KC to massive victory in quest for West’s top seed

October 17, 2018 11:16 PM

Merriam police investigating after shots fired outside apartments

October 17, 2018 10:05 PM

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Mizzou WR Jalen Knox on being thrust to top of depth chart in freshman season

October 17, 2018 06:03 PM

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid realize the need to be better in the red zone

October 17, 2018 06:31 PM

Does Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes notice Mahomes Mania?

October 17, 2018 06:31 PM

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A late comeback propels Sporting KC to massive victory in quest for West’s top seed

Sports

A late comeback propels Sporting KC to massive victory in quest for West’s top seed

October 17, 2018 11:16 PM

Self praises KU team, doesn’t address New York court case at cancer fundraiser

October 17, 2018 09:07 PM

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid recognize need to be sharper in red zone

October 17, 2018 06:30 PM

Missouri basketball could get help from transfers a season sooner than expected

October 17, 2018 06:13 PM

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Kansas preachers ask politicians to stop vilifying immigrants — undocumented ones, too

Local

Kansas preachers ask politicians to stop vilifying immigrants — undocumented ones, too

October 17, 2018 05:50 PM

Case of two Schlitterbahn workers accused of lying to investigators headed to jury

October 17, 2018 05:24 PM

Man who raped JoCo deputy had attacked other women, remains a threat: testimony

October 17, 2018 05:14 PM

Person in wheelchair dies in several feet of water in Brush Creek: Kansas City police

October 17, 2018 04:50 PM

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Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished

Nation & world

Man linked to Saudi prince at consulate when writer vanished

October 18, 2018 06:04 AM

Baby born after Michael starts life in Walmart parking lot

October 17, 2018 11:43 PM

Jubilant customers light up as pot sales begin in Canada

October 17, 2018 05:30 PM

Mega Millions jackpot soars to $900 million, second-highest

October 17, 2018 01:40 PM

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Surprise: Measure to rename The Paseo for MLK was quietly slipped into East Side plan

Opinion

Surprise: Measure to rename The Paseo for MLK was quietly slipped into East Side plan

October 17, 2018 09:03 PM

KU coach Bill Self’s ‘aw-shucks’ answers about shady Adidas deals won’t cut it

October 17, 2018 06:04 PM

Medical marijuana shouldn’t be an easy yes for Missouri voters

October 17, 2018 08:38 PM

McCaskill-Hawley attacks remind us that politicians do have families — and feelings

October 16, 2018 06:50 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Life here is death’: Waiting for help that may never come in South Sudan

On paper, South Sudan’s civil war is over, but refugees still don’t feel they can return. This conflict has driven millions from their homes to seek sanctuary in churchyards and refugee camps. Will we let them die there?

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs will wear ‘Color Rush’ uniforms for Sunday’s game against Bengals

October 17, 2018 12:19 PM

Royals Hall of Famer George Brett lands another role as a guest star on TV show

October 17, 2018 10:50 AM

These are troubling times for two of the Chiefs’ biggest rivals

October 17, 2018 09:45 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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Entertainment

Entertainment

New Museum of Illusions at Union Station uses mirrors to mess with your mind

A new and permanent attraction at Union Station called Museum of Illusions opens Friday, Oct. 19, to mess with visitors’ minds through visual and sensory perceptions. Many of the illusions use mirrors.

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Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

Entertainment

Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

October 10, 2018 11:00 AM

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The real reason Joe’s KC barbecue will open this Sunday has nothing to do with Chiefs

Chow Town

The real reason Joe’s KC barbecue will open this Sunday has nothing to do with Chiefs

October 17, 2018 11:37 AM

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