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‘We are making these children homeless’: Kansas is harming foster kids, lawsuit says

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‘We are making these children homeless’: Kansas is harming foster kids, lawsuit says

A class action lawsuit filed Friday in federal court accuses key Kansas officials of neglecting to properly care for some youth in care to the point it “renders children homeless while in state custody.”

November 16, 2018 01:27 PM

After Democrats file complaint, Ashcroft must decide whether to investigate Hawley

Government & Politics

After Democrats file complaint, Ashcroft must decide whether to investigate Hawley

November 16, 2018 12:59 PM

‘Master race’ comment prompts calls for Leavenworth County commissioner’s resignation

Local

‘Master race’ comment prompts calls for Leavenworth County commissioner’s resignation

November 16, 2018 11:53 AM

Who’s on President Trump’s short list for the new attorney general? Not Kris Kobach

Government & Politics

Who’s on President Trump’s short list for the new attorney general? Not Kris Kobach

November 16, 2018 03:02 PM

Homegrown stars will flip switches to light up the Plaza, mayor’s Christmas tree

Entertainment

Homegrown stars will flip switches to light up the Plaza, mayor’s Christmas tree

November 16, 2018 01:59 PM

After a lifetime, the Catholic Church has finally driven me out

Melinda Henneberger

After a lifetime, the Catholic Church has finally driven me out

November 16, 2018 10:01 AM

YMCA returning to downtown KC as crews begin converting historic Lyric Theater

Local

YMCA returning to downtown KC as crews begin converting historic Lyric Theater

November 16, 2018 02:11 PM

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Longtime Plaza III Steakhouse reopens in Johnson County strip mall with new menu items

November 16, 2018 02:23 PM

Paradise is reduced to ash, but memories survive the flames

November 16, 2018 01:54 PM

‘Bold ideas’ for housing and neighborhoods a road map for progress on KC’s East Side

November 16, 2018 02:04 PM

Another week, another historical betting line involving the Chiefs

November 16, 2018 01:27 PM

‘A goddess comes to Earth in Jefferson City.’ Watch Ceres leave her state capitol perch

November 16, 2018 01:17 PM

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‘The whole town is gone.’ Drone video shows the scale of fire destruction in Paradise

November 15, 2018 07:05 AM

Poor field conditions in Mexico force NFL to move Chiefs game to Los Angeles

November 13, 2018 04:45 PM

Customer attacks McDonald’s drive-thru employee over missing ketchup

November 14, 2018 08:01 AM

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Another week, another historical betting line involving the Chiefs

Sports

Another week, another historical betting line involving the Chiefs

November 16, 2018 01:27 PM

Ilie Sanchez, the ‘linchpin’ of Sporting KC, was nearly the one who got away

November 16, 2018 12:06 PM

K-State Q&A: Will this be Bill Snyder’s final home game?

November 16, 2018 11:31 AM

This week in Mizzou recruiting: Signing Day recap, Jalani Williams, Maliq Carr & more

November 16, 2018 11:23 AM

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Longtime Plaza III Steakhouse reopens in Johnson County strip mall with new menu items

Local

Longtime Plaza III Steakhouse reopens in Johnson County strip mall with new menu items

November 16, 2018 02:23 PM

YMCA returning to downtown KC as crews begin converting historic Lyric Theater

November 16, 2018 02:11 PM

Homegrown stars will flip switches to light up the Plaza, mayor’s Christmas tree

November 16, 2018 01:59 PM

‘We are making these children homeless’: Kansas is harming foster kids, lawsuit says

November 16, 2018 01:27 PM

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Florida starts painstaking hand recount in US Senate race

Nation & world

Florida starts painstaking hand recount in US Senate race

November 16, 2018 02:43 PM

Who’s on President Trump’s short list for the new attorney general? Not Kris Kobach

November 16, 2018 03:02 PM

Paradise is reduced to ash, but memories survive the flames

November 16, 2018 01:54 PM

‘A goddess comes to Earth in Jefferson City.’ Watch Ceres leave her state capitol perch

November 16, 2018 01:17 PM

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‘Bold ideas’ for housing and neighborhoods a road map for progress on KC’s East Side

Opinion

‘Bold ideas’ for housing and neighborhoods a road map for progress on KC’s East Side

November 16, 2018 02:04 PM

After a lifetime, the Catholic Church has finally driven me out

November 16, 2018 10:01 AM

Should a Missouri teacher be fired for letting a student dress in KKK robe?

November 15, 2018 03:35 PM

We can heal the nation with these five rules

November 15, 2018 08:31 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

Missouri made medical marijuana legal, but most doctors don’t want any part of it

Missouri voters may have overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana by constitutional amendment on Tuesday, but most doctors are reluctant to recommend it for patients because it’s not regulated by the FDA.

Blogs & Columns

Patrick Mahomes will get a bunch of ketchup freebies, but he wants something better

November 16, 2018 11:01 AM

NFL Network host on why Chiefs-Rams has chance to be ‘best game of the year’

November 16, 2018 09:44 AM

Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray recreates iconic Bo Jackson photo

November 16, 2018 08:12 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the weeks of Nov. 5 and 12, 2018

November 12, 2018 07:39 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

Photo gallery: Chiefs 26, Cardinals 14

November 11, 2018 07:11 PM

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

Photo gallery: Kansas and Missouri midterm elections

November 07, 2018 12:44 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Homegrown stars will flip switches to light up the Plaza, mayor’s Christmas tree

Kansas City Mayor Sly James will flip the switch for the Plaza Lighting Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 22, and Kalen Allen will do the honor Friday, Nov. 23, at the Mayor’s Christmas Tree lighting at Crown Center.

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Pregnant Amy Schumer has hyperemesis, extreme morning sickness, and women feel her pain

Nation & World

Pregnant Amy Schumer has hyperemesis, extreme morning sickness, and women feel her pain

November 16, 2018 09:29 AM

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The profound impact of Marvel’s Stan Lee on Chiefs receiver Chris Conley ... and others

Vahe Gregorian

The profound impact of Marvel’s Stan Lee on Chiefs receiver Chris Conley ... and others

November 15, 2018 06:42 PM

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