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Priest defrocked for child sexual abuse still holds medical licenses in KS and MO

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Priest defrocked for child sexual abuse still holds medical licenses in KS and MO

A former priest in the KCK Archdiocese who was defrocked this year after church officials ruled that he abused three minors decades ago is still licensed to practice medicine in Kansas and Missouri.

September 24, 2018 05:30 AM

Term limits have been ‘a disaster’ for Missouri, say many state leaders

The Missouri Influencer Series

Term limits have been ‘a disaster’ for Missouri, say many state leaders

September 24, 2018 04:00 AM

Nine seconds of chaos: Inside Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes’ scrambling TD pass vs. 49ers

Sam Mellinger

Nine seconds of chaos: Inside Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes’ scrambling TD pass vs. 49ers

September 23, 2018 07:25 PM

‘Let it go’: Series of arguments and fights led up to KCK father’s fatal stabbing

Crime

‘Let it go’: Series of arguments and fights led up to KCK father’s fatal stabbing

September 23, 2018 05:40 PM

If Mike Sanders is going to prison, why does he still get a taxpayer-funded pension?

Editorials

If Mike Sanders is going to prison, why does he still get a taxpayer-funded pension?

September 24, 2018 05:30 AM

Alleged white supremacist is taunted and punched in Westport, and a video goes viral

Local

Alleged white supremacist is taunted and punched in Westport, and a video goes viral

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Troubled Kansas system for protecting kids was making progress. Then this happened

Government & Politics

Troubled Kansas system for protecting kids was making progress. Then this happened

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

Latest News

Earl Thomas to Chiefs? Here’s what Andy Reid had to say about those rumors on Monday

September 24, 2018 12:56 PM

10-year-old Merriam girl shot in leg after younger brother finds gun

September 24, 2018 12:53 PM

Former Republican rivals Kobach and Colyer unite for $15,000-a-piece pheasant hunt

September 24, 2018 12:35 PM

On second thought, Bill Snyder says K-State’s QBs played ‘about the same’ at WVU

September 24, 2018 12:08 PM

The Latest: Trump, Rosenstein to meet Thursday

September 24, 2018 12:02 PM

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Patrick Mahomes has thrown an NFL-record 13 touchdown passes through three weeks

September 24, 2018 07:54 AM

Texas father and son shoot neighbor over trash dispute

September 24, 2018 08:09 AM

BYU mascot loses head after failing to complete front flip

September 24, 2018 08:04 AM

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Nine seconds of chaos: Inside Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes’ scrambling TD pass vs. 49ers

Sports

Nine seconds of chaos: Inside Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes’ scrambling TD pass vs. 49ers

September 23, 2018 07:25 PM

Chiefs’ message to 49ers, and the NFL: Don’t mess with Patrick Mahomes

September 23, 2018 07:47 PM

‘We just have guys everywhere:’ Chiefs’ versatile offense on display in win over 49ers

September 23, 2018 06:52 PM

He’s baaack. Tiger Woods is a PGA Tour winner again. Social media reacts.

September 23, 2018 04:58 PM

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10-year-old Merriam girl shot in leg after younger brother finds gun

Local

10-year-old Merriam girl shot in leg after younger brother finds gun

September 24, 2018 12:53 PM

Decomposed human body found near State Line Road in Leawood

September 24, 2018 10:18 AM

Woman found dead after police chase in KCK died from injuries in a head-on collision

September 24, 2018 09:03 AM

Police investigate fatal shooting outside residence in 3800 block of Wabash Avenue

September 24, 2018 08:03 AM

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The Latest: Trump, Rosenstein to meet Thursday

Nation & world

The Latest: Trump, Rosenstein to meet Thursday

September 24, 2018 12:02 PM

Implant, intense rehab help 3 paralyzed for years take steps

September 24, 2018 11:26 AM

Rookie Detroit cop posts about policing ‘zoo animals’ – and gets suspended on the spot

September 24, 2018 12:39 PM

New accusation rocks Kavanaugh nomination; Trump stands firm

September 24, 2018 09:37 AM

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If Mike Sanders is going to prison, why does he still get a taxpayer-funded pension?

Opinion

If Mike Sanders is going to prison, why does he still get a taxpayer-funded pension?

September 24, 2018 05:30 AM

Let them play: NCAA should allow Kansas-Mizzou hurricane relief exhibition game

September 23, 2018 05:30 AM

A solid Kansas future depends on voters participating in the system

September 22, 2018 08:39 PM

Letters: Readers discuss leading on principle, stolen campaign signs and chronic pain

September 22, 2018 08:31 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

KC may drop liquor permits that bar felons from bartending thanks to ‘ban the box’

Passage of “ban the box” legislation in Kansas City has triggered new interest in dropping a system that bars violent felons from receiving employee liquor permits, allowing them to be bartenders or servers.

Blogs & Columns

Philadelphia Flyers unveil new mascot and it is, um, not a fan favorite

September 24, 2018 11:31 AM

NFL’s Next Gen Stats made this cool visualization of Patrick Mahomes’ crazy TD pass

September 24, 2018 09:33 AM

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes made a point to see injured Jimmy Garoppolo after game

September 24, 2018 08:55 AM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

September 23, 2018 05:30 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, 49ers 27

September 23, 2018 05:30 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, Chargers 28

Photo gallery: Chiefs 38, Chargers 28

September 10, 2018 02:28 AM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Billy Joel proves he’s still a big shot in sold-out Kauffman Stadium show

Billy Joel draws a capacity audience for the first concert at Kauffman Stadium in 39 years.

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KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

Books

KCK writer’s ‘A Blade So Black,’ reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with black heroine

September 23, 2018 06:00 AM

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Take a look at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals prepare for Billy Joel concert

For Pete's Sake

Take a look at Kauffman Stadium as the Royals prepare for Billy Joel concert

September 21, 2018 09:50 AM

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