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‘I want to be a majority party.’ Ann Wagner’s plan to save the suburbs for the GOP

Government & Politics

‘I want to be a majority party.’ Ann Wagner’s plan to save the suburbs for the GOP

There are only 13 Republican women in the U.S. House.

May 26, 2019 05:00 AM

3 people shot, one trampled, at esports center in Midtown Kansas City

Crime

3 people shot, one trampled, at esports center in Midtown Kansas City

May 26, 2019 01:01 PM

Overnight storms could produce heavy rains in KC area; severe storms likely Tuesday

Weather

Overnight storms could produce heavy rains in KC area; severe storms likely Tuesday

May 26, 2019 10:48 AM

Police officer shoots, kills suspect in carjacking, domestic disturbance at KC home

Crime

Police officer shoots, kills suspect in carjacking, domestic disturbance at KC home

May 26, 2019 08:45 AM

‘Here we go again’: Is latest spate of tornadoes a new normal in Missouri and Kansas?

Local

‘Here we go again’: Is latest spate of tornadoes a new normal in Missouri and Kansas?

May 26, 2019 05:00 AM

Chiefs star Tyrann Mathieu has love for (and complicated relationship with) New Orleans

Sam Mellinger

Chiefs star Tyrann Mathieu has love for (and complicated relationship with) New Orleans

May 26, 2019 05:00 AM

Mega guide to summer festivals around Kansas City

Entertainment

Mega guide to summer festivals around Kansas City

May 26, 2019 05:00 AM

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Carjacker fired at victim during Sunday morning attack in KCK, then ran away: police

May 26, 2019 01:29 PM

How wet has this month been in Kansas City? One for the records

May 26, 2019 12:45 PM

Explosive device goes off in car at KCK apartment building; police ask ATF for help

May 26, 2019 12:38 PM

Tornadoes rake 2 Oklahoma cities, killing 2 and injuring 29

May 26, 2019 01:23 PM

Rep. Hurd says US isn’t prepared to combat altered videos

May 26, 2019 11:49 AM

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Shots fired during carjacking attempt in Kansas City, Kansas

May 26, 2019 01:33 PM

Midtown Kansas City esports center is scene of shooting: KCPD

May 26, 2019 01:14 PM

The last time a spate of tornadoes was this bad: 2003

May 26, 2019 04:00 AM

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The Royals get mixed bag from their starting pitchers as Yankees sweep doubleheader

Sports

The Royals get mixed bag from their starting pitchers as Yankees sweep doubleheader

May 25, 2019 04:12 PM

This fellow is lucky to be alive. And now he’s a Missouri high school tennis champion

May 25, 2019 05:20 PM

Chiefs star Tyrann Mathieu has love for (and complicated relationship with) New Orleans

May 26, 2019 05:00 AM

State track notes: Olathe Northwest stars shine bright at state track and field meet

May 25, 2019 09:08 PM

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Carjacker fired at victim during Sunday morning attack in KCK, then ran away: police

Local

Carjacker fired at victim during Sunday morning attack in KCK, then ran away: police

May 26, 2019 01:29 PM

3 people shot, one trampled, at esports center in Midtown Kansas City

May 26, 2019 01:01 PM

Explosive device goes off in car at KCK apartment building; police ask ATF for help

May 26, 2019 12:38 PM

How wet has this month been in Kansas City? One for the records

May 26, 2019 12:45 PM

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On North Korea, Trump seems to undermine a senior adviser

Nation & world

On North Korea, Trump seems to undermine a senior adviser

May 26, 2019 10:22 AM

Rep. Hurd says US isn’t prepared to combat altered videos

May 26, 2019 11:49 AM

Tornadoes rake 2 Oklahoma cities, killing 2 and injuring 29

May 26, 2019 01:23 PM

Thousands in Hong Kong commemorate 1989 Tiananmen protests

May 26, 2019 07:32 AM

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After Kansas Buffalo Wild Wings sued for discrimination, a lesson on tipping while black

Opinion

After Kansas Buffalo Wild Wings sued for discrimination, a lesson on tipping while black

May 24, 2019 02:32 PM

America’s cities are increasingly unlivable. Blame wealthy liberals

May 24, 2019 08:35 PM

Gov. Laura Kelly puts KPERS funding at risk

May 25, 2019 08:30 PM

Letters: Readers discuss a United Methodist pastor’s offer and mini-golf at the Nelson

May 26, 2019 09:26 AM

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JoCo sees hospital building boom while underserved areas of Kansas City are ignored

Two new AdventHealth hospitals are the latest expansions in a rush to claim Johnson County. Meanwhile, large sections of Wyandotte and Jackson counties remain “medically underserved” health care deserts.

Blogs & Columns

KU fans react to Silvio De Sousa being cleared to play this fall by the NCAA

May 24, 2019 01:21 PM

Von Miller compliments Patrick Mahomes on Instagram, and Chiefs fans approve

May 24, 2019 12:39 PM

CBS’ AFC title game coverage, ESPN story on Chiefs coach win Sports Emmys

May 24, 2019 11:41 AM

Photo Gallery: Tornadoes devastate Jefferson City and Golden City in Missouri

Photo Gallery: Tornadoes devastate Jefferson City and Golden City in Missouri

May 23, 2019 12:12 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 20, 2019

May 22, 2019 03:35 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 03:26 PM

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He annoyed Rudd and Stonestreet on film and TV. Now this actor is coming to Big Slick

The latest guests announced for Big Slick Celebrity Weekend: actor Bobby Cannavale, “Today” show host Al Roker, comedians Sarah Tiana and Nate Bargatze, and Richard Christy, drummer on “The Howard Stern Show.”

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Mega guide to summer festivals around Kansas City

Entertainment

Mega guide to summer festivals around Kansas City

May 26, 2019 05:00 AM

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Violinist thought injury would derail his career. He’s back, stronger than ever

Classical Music & Dance

Violinist thought injury would derail his career. He’s back, stronger than ever

May 25, 2019 07:00 AM

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