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‘This is not free’: Families who can afford school lunch rack up debt in JoCo district

Most of the $18,000 in unpaid meal balances are for families who can afford it.

March 26, 2019 09:38 AM

The $2 million election: Justus, Miller lead fundraising in KC mayoral primary

Government & Politics

The $2 million election: Justus, Miller lead fundraising in KC mayoral primary

March 26, 2019 09:10 AM

California chain that serves breakfast, dinner menus all day adds Olathe location

Cityscape

California chain that serves breakfast, dinner menus all day adds Olathe location

March 26, 2019 10:12 AM

Kansas City’s water may look murkier, but officials say tests show it’s safe to drink

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Kansas City’s water may look murkier, but officials say tests show it’s safe to drink

March 26, 2019 05:30 AM

Kansas House endorses hemp sales. But would growers actually make money?

Government & Politics

Kansas House endorses hemp sales. But would growers actually make money?

March 25, 2019 07:31 PM

The Star endorses Edward Bell and Ryana Parks-Shaw for 5th District City Council seat

Editorials

The Star endorses Edward Bell and Ryana Parks-Shaw for 5th District City Council seat

March 26, 2019 05:30 AM

Video shows former Lawrence police officer shoot driver during May 29 traffic stop

Crime

Video shows former Lawrence police officer shoot driver during May 29 traffic stop

March 25, 2019 04:41 PM

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Attorney facing extortion charges says Deandre Ayton, Bol Bol linked to Nike payments

March 26, 2019 10:28 AM

Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped

March 26, 2019 10:28 AM

Royals will offer reduced prices on beer, hot dogs and other concession items

March 26, 2019 10:15 AM

Quin Snyder had Jazz intentionally foul others so Suns’ star couldn’t get 60 points

March 26, 2019 09:35 AM

Lee’s Summit state representative in critical condition after car crash

March 26, 2019 09:28 AM

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Trump responds to Mueller findings: ‘It’s a shame our country had to go through this’

March 25, 2019 08:03 AM

Water continues to rise in Parkville, river expected to crest here Saturday

March 22, 2019 03:38 PM

Michael Avenatti charged in extortion scheme against Nike

March 26, 2019 07:36 AM

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Attorney facing extortion charges says Deandre Ayton, Bol Bol linked to Nike payments

Sports

Attorney facing extortion charges says Deandre Ayton, Bol Bol linked to Nike payments

March 26, 2019 10:28 AM

Royals will offer reduced prices on beer, hot dogs and other concession items

March 26, 2019 10:15 AM

Quin Snyder had Jazz intentionally foul others so Suns’ star couldn’t get 60 points

March 26, 2019 09:35 AM

Sweet 16, ranked: Our view of the remaining NCAA Tournament games, from top to bottom

March 26, 2019 05:00 AM

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California chain that serves breakfast, dinner menus all day adds Olathe location

Local

California chain that serves breakfast, dinner menus all day adds Olathe location

March 26, 2019 10:12 AM

‘This is not free’: Families who can afford school lunch rack up debt in JoCo district

March 26, 2019 09:38 AM

Lee’s Summit state representative in critical condition after car crash

March 26, 2019 09:28 AM

The $2 million election: Justus, Miller lead fundraising in KC mayoral primary

March 26, 2019 09:10 AM

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Republicans plot assault on Trump’s tariff agenda

Nation & world

Republicans plot assault on Trump’s tariff agenda

March 26, 2019 04:00 AM

Jussie Smollett’s attorneys say all criminal charges dropped

March 26, 2019 10:28 AM

Pompeo expands ban on US aid for abortion, related services

March 26, 2019 09:49 AM

Dems cry foul as Trump calls for striking down ‘Obamacare’

March 26, 2019 10:11 AM

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The Star endorses Edward Bell and Ryana Parks-Shaw for 5th District City Council seat

Opinion

The Star endorses Edward Bell and Ryana Parks-Shaw for 5th District City Council seat

March 26, 2019 05:30 AM

Gov. Laura Kelly was right to veto this tax cut. There’s another one she should support

March 25, 2019 05:57 PM

Henry Klein, Vincent Lee and Clay Chastain keep running for mayor, for different reasons

March 25, 2019 11:04 AM

Star endorses Lee Barnes, Erik Dickinson for 5th District-at-large City Council seat

March 25, 2019 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Kansas City neighborhood, dealing with crime and trauma it spawns, looks to next mayor

Kansas City neighborhood leaders say they are besieged by crime, prostitution, drug trafficking, blight and decay. They seek answers from Kansas City police, mayoral candidates and the city council ahead of this spring’s municipal election.

Blogs & Columns

Quin Snyder had Jazz intentionally foul others so Suns’ star couldn’t get 60 points

March 26, 2019 09:35 AM

Four quirky facts about NCAA Tournament and a sad one about KU and K-State

March 25, 2019 09:57 AM

Here is that one perfect NCAA tourney bracket and who ‘Center Road’ sees winning next

March 25, 2019 08:33 AM

Photo gallery: Auburn 89, Kansas 75, NCAA Tournament second round

Photo gallery: Auburn 89, Kansas 75, NCAA Tournament second round

March 24, 2019 01:25 AM

Photo gallery: UC Irvine 70, Kansas State Wildcats 64: NCAA Tournament first round

Photo gallery: UC Irvine 70, Kansas State Wildcats 64: NCAA Tournament first round

March 23, 2019 09:01 AM

Photo gallery: Kansas Jayhawks 87, Northeastern 53: NCAA Tournament first round

Photo gallery: Kansas Jayhawks 87, Northeastern 53: NCAA Tournament first round

March 23, 2019 08:56 AM

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Entertainment

Entertainment

KC events March 28-April 3: Royals opening day, Janet Napolitano, Planet Comicon

KC events March 28-April 3, 2018: Royals home opener, Janet Napolitano, Planet Comicon, Erik Griffin, KC Ballet’s “New Moves,” Aloft Circus Arts

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What’s on my desk: KC jazz musician Bobby Watson’s desk keeps him close to his music

Entertainment

What’s on my desk: KC jazz musician Bobby Watson’s desk keeps him close to his music

March 25, 2019 02:05 PM

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KC concerts March 28-April 3: Lil Baby, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, Wild Reeds

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts March 28-April 3: Lil Baby, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, Wild Reeds

March 26, 2019 07:00 AM

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