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Kobach is Republican nominee for Kansas governor after Colyer concedes

Government & Politics

Kobach is Republican nominee for Kansas governor after Colyer concedes

Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach will advance to face Democrat Laura Kelly and independent candidate Greg Orman in the general election for Kansas governor in November. Gov. Jeff Colyer conceded Tuesday.

August 14, 2018 07:34 PM

‘It’s a win’: Kansas chemist Syed Jamal no longer faces imminent deportation

Local

‘It’s a win’: Kansas chemist Syed Jamal no longer faces imminent deportation

August 14, 2018 01:43 PM

Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties now under drought emergency

News

Johnson, Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties now under drought emergency

August 14, 2018 05:32 PM

After defeat of right to work, Missouri Democrats hope labor energy can flip seats

Elections

After defeat of right to work, Missouri Democrats hope labor energy can flip seats

August 14, 2018 05:17 PM

Here’s why Chiefs brass, and fans, should be concerned about Eric Berry’s sore heel

Sam Mellinger

Here’s why Chiefs brass, and fans, should be concerned about Eric Berry’s sore heel

August 14, 2018 02:17 PM

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for August: What’s coming, open, closed

Cityscape

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for August: What’s coming, open, closed

August 14, 2018 10:55 AM

In this KC-area district, boys and girls will share gender-neutral restrooms

Local

In this KC-area district, boys and girls will share gender-neutral restrooms

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Latest News

Chiefs’ McKenzie: It’s like learning football all over again

August 14, 2018 02:04 PM

These standouts could have left KU’s struggling football team. Here’s why they came back

August 14, 2018 04:08 PM

Johnson County nurses sue to overturn KS midwife law after losing hospital privileges

August 15, 2018 05:30 AM

Justus Drugstore’s Smithville restaurant building is sold, owner looks to Northland

August 15, 2018 05:30 AM

Pitching with lead against the Blue Jays, Blaine Boyer gives up homer in Royals loss

August 14, 2018 11:16 PM

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Back to school tips that will help your children have a great school year

August 14, 2018 09:11 AM

Pastor recalls three teens killed in van crash: “We know they’re in a better place”

August 12, 2018 12:13 PM

Triplet fawns make themselves at home in Platte County

August 12, 2018 12:00 PM

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Pitching with lead against the Blue Jays, Blaine Boyer gives up homer in Royals loss

Sports

Pitching with lead against the Blue Jays, Blaine Boyer gives up homer in Royals loss

August 14, 2018 11:16 PM

KU’s David McCormack scores 14 points in Global Sports victory in Amsterdam

August 14, 2018 10:24 PM

That weird-looking baseball bat at Royals games? We’re glad you axed

August 15, 2018 05:30 AM

These standouts could have left KU’s struggling football team. Here’s why they came back

August 14, 2018 04:08 PM

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Sprint gives woman’s number to stranger who taunts her family with racist texts

Local

Sprint gives woman’s number to stranger who taunts her family with racist texts

August 14, 2018 08:39 PM

Here’s why petition to rename The Paseo for MLK likely won’t be on November ballot

August 14, 2018 07:04 PM

Justus Drugstore’s Smithville restaurant building is sold, owner looks to Northland

August 15, 2018 05:30 AM

‘Addiction to spending’ and a $21,000 theft cost Kansas college adviser his job

August 14, 2018 05:47 PM

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EPA challenged safety of administration mileage freeze

Nation & world

EPA challenged safety of administration mileage freeze

August 14, 2018 05:12 PM

Report: Pennsylvania priests molested over 1,000 children

August 14, 2018 06:26 PM

Italian bridge collapse sends cars plunging, killing 26

August 14, 2018 05:20 PM

UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, seek motive

August 14, 2018 01:57 PM

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A Leavenworth police officer was indicted by a grand jury. Will it lead to change?

Opinion

A Leavenworth police officer was indicted by a grand jury. Will it lead to change?

August 14, 2018 05:54 PM

Different rules for counting ballots are a problem for Kansas voters

August 14, 2018 02:33 PM

Why are Missouri Democrats imposing a pro-choice purity test ahead of midterms?

August 13, 2018 06:56 PM

Long lines, errors define Johnson County’s long, hot summer

August 14, 2018 10:49 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

What is the civil penalty for KC defendants in $227 million payday loan scam? $1

Richard Moseley Sr., who is in prison for running an illegal payday loan operation, was ordered to pay a $1 penalty in an agreement with a federal agency created to protect consumers.

Blogs & Columns

Royals reportedly ‘intrigued’ by former Cardinals manager Mike Matheny

August 14, 2018 11:30 AM

Luke Hochevar announces retirement. Here are 8 unique stats from his Royals career

August 14, 2018 09:31 AM

Reds pitcher forgets to take ball out of his glove before throwing a pitch

August 14, 2018 08:31 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

Photo gallery: Blue Jay 6, Royals 5

August 15, 2018 12:30 AM

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

August 13, 2018 11:44 PM

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 2

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 2

August 12, 2018 06:29 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Forever bummed: Rod Stewart postpones Sprint Center concert hours before show

Rod Stewart has postponed his Aug. 14 show at Kansas City’s Sprint Center to Oct. 16. The singer, who is recovering from strep throat, said on Twitter that he was “gutted.”

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816 Day is coming: Here are 5 ways to celebrate, from streetcar art to discounts

Entertainment

816 Day is coming: Here are 5 ways to celebrate, from streetcar art to discounts

August 14, 2018 02:51 PM

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Tickets on sale Aug. 17: Thom Yorke, Lil Pump, For King & Country, Nicki Bluhm

Music News & Reviews

Tickets on sale Aug. 17: Thom Yorke, Lil Pump, For King & Country, Nicki Bluhm

August 14, 2018 11:22 AM

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