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Weary of this week’s severe weather? Too bad — it’s likely to stick around

Sorry about those Memorial Day weekend plans.

May 23, 2019 02:07 PM

Leawood’s AMC acquiring all Cinetopia movie theaters, including Overland Park location

Cityscape

Leawood’s AMC acquiring all Cinetopia movie theaters, including Overland Park location

May 23, 2019 04:14 PM

After tornado ripped Jefferson City, the 911 calls poured in — and responders rolled

Missouri

After tornado ripped Jefferson City, the 911 calls poured in — and responders rolled

May 23, 2019 01:38 PM

Chiefs president on landing NFL Draft in KC: Lamar Hunt is ‘looking down and smiling’

Chiefs

Chiefs president on landing NFL Draft in KC: Lamar Hunt is ‘looking down and smiling’

May 23, 2019 12:50 PM

War criminal freed from Leavenworth shouldn’t get Trump pardon on Memorial Day — or ever

Editorials

War criminal freed from Leavenworth shouldn’t get Trump pardon on Memorial Day — or ever

May 23, 2019 03:23 PM

‘Is this place about to fall?’: Man heard no sirens when tornado hit Jeff City hotel

Missouri

‘Is this place about to fall?’: Man heard no sirens when tornado hit Jeff City hotel

May 23, 2019 02:39 PM

Could mystery of Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill be rooted in his complicated past?

Vahe Gregorian

Could mystery of Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill be rooted in his complicated past?

May 23, 2019 05:00 AM

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Sammy Watkins had an offseason acquisition: Leadership he intends to share with Chiefs

May 23, 2019 05:22 PM

For 16 years behind bars, innocent man gets more than $1 million under new Kansas law

May 23, 2019 05:12 PM

‘Tossed around like toys’: Jefferson City tornado wrecked 500 vehicles at dealership

May 23, 2019 04:52 PM

Jefferson City mayor orders curfew for areas impacted by tornado

May 23, 2019 04:31 PM

Double shooting leaves one dead, one critical in Kansas City

May 23, 2019 04:20 PM

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Billboard in Times Square catches fire

May 21, 2019 09:11 AM

Multiple tornadoes spotted, cars stranded by water in Oklahoma

May 21, 2019 08:54 AM

Hundreds protest Missouri abortion ban at Plaza in Kansas City

May 19, 2019 02:57 PM

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Sammy Watkins had an offseason acquisition: Leadership he intends to share with Chiefs

Sports

Sammy Watkins had an offseason acquisition: Leadership he intends to share with Chiefs

May 23, 2019 05:22 PM

K-State forward Peyton Williams thrilled to play for Team USA at Pan American Games

May 23, 2019 04:16 PM

Mill Valley, Aquinas, St. James among teams moving on at state high school tourneys

May 23, 2019 03:41 PM

New conference, same result: Mill Valley track takes impressive streak to state meet

May 23, 2019 03:35 PM

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For 16 years behind bars, innocent man gets more than $1 million under new Kansas law

Local

For 16 years behind bars, innocent man gets more than $1 million under new Kansas law

May 23, 2019 05:12 PM

‘Tossed around like toys’: Jefferson City tornado wrecked 500 vehicles at dealership

May 23, 2019 04:52 PM

Double shooting leaves one dead, one critical in Kansas City

May 23, 2019 04:20 PM

Leawood’s AMC acquiring all Cinetopia movie theaters, including Overland Park location

May 23, 2019 04:14 PM

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Insults flying, Pelosi hits Trump’s fitness, he fires back

Nation & world

Insults flying, Pelosi hits Trump’s fitness, he fires back

May 23, 2019 05:16 PM

NASA’s first-of-kind tests look to manage drones in cities

May 23, 2019 04:13 PM

Congress on cusp of delivering long-overdue disaster aid

May 23, 2019 04:30 PM

Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery before Memorial Day

May 23, 2019 02:17 PM

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War criminal freed from Leavenworth shouldn’t get Trump pardon on Memorial Day — or ever

Opinion

War criminal freed from Leavenworth shouldn’t get Trump pardon on Memorial Day — or ever

May 23, 2019 03:23 PM

KU fumbled David Beaty’s dismissal. It’s time to pay fired coach’s $3 million buyout

May 23, 2019 05:00 AM

KU takes a needed step to protect student athletes. Will other schools follow suit?

May 22, 2019 04:32 PM

White House sends clear message to Kris Kobach with leak of his diva-esque demands

May 21, 2019 05:59 PM

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Kansas’ Kobach is weighing a Senate bid. National Republicans are ready to stop him.

National Republicans could get involved in the Kansas Senate primary to ensure that conservative firebrand Kris Kobach does not win the party’s nomination, multiple sources told The Kansas City Star.

Blogs & Columns

Washington shares photos of quarterback Alex Smith visiting team at OTAs

May 23, 2019 01:48 PM

In commencement speech, Scott Pioli talks about failures as Chiefs GM, Jovan Belcher

May 23, 2019 01:15 PM

These Big 12 fans make it clear they would love for conference to give Baylor the boot

May 23, 2019 11:58 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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‘Aladdin’ is a whole new same old world … this time with Will Smith

Movie review: The live-action remake of Disney’s “Aladdin” feels pointless. It’s cinematic karaoke. It’s an ice show without the ice. And Will Smith as the genie is just OK.

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‘Brightburn’: An origin story in Kansas that should be strangled in its crib

Movie News & Reviews

‘Brightburn’: An origin story in Kansas that should be strangled in its crib

May 23, 2019 01:01 PM

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In ‘The White Crow,’ ballet leaps to new heights but the star trips in acting scenes

Movie News & Reviews

In ‘The White Crow,’ ballet leaps to new heights but the star trips in acting scenes

May 23, 2019 12:45 PM

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