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Mike Sanders’ right-hand man sentenced; officials note his cooperation in other cases

Crime

Mike Sanders’ right-hand man sentenced; officials note his cooperation in other cases

Judge sentences Calvin Williford, longtime aide to former Jackson County Executive Mike Sanders, to six months in prison. Williford is cooperating in two active investigations.

September 20, 2018 04:36 PM

Earth is finally moving at Mission Gateway. But council is delaying one more thing

Business

Earth is finally moving at Mission Gateway. But council is delaying one more thing

September 20, 2018 01:06 PM

After a summer in hiding, is former Gov. Eric Greitens already plotting a comeback?

Steve Kraske

After a summer in hiding, is former Gov. Eric Greitens already plotting a comeback?

September 20, 2018 06:34 PM

Kelly TV ad targets Kobach on education. Kobach wants it changed or taken down

Latest News

Kelly TV ad targets Kobach on education. Kobach wants it changed or taken down

September 20, 2018 05:40 PM

Event space, ‘signature’ retail development on Grand Boulevard wins initial approval

Development

Event space, ‘signature’ retail development on Grand Boulevard wins initial approval

September 20, 2018 01:53 PM

KU would ‘love’ to play another disaster relief game, but can’t, Bill Self says

University of Kansas

KU would ‘love’ to play another disaster relief game, but can’t, Bill Self says

September 20, 2018 09:02 PM

‘We don’t consider that new and improved.’ Critics aim to stop Merriam pool design

Government & Politics

‘We don’t consider that new and improved.’ Critics aim to stop Merriam pool design

September 20, 2018 05:30 AM

Latest News

Insurers could charge huge premiums under Yoder-backed bill, health care experts say

September 21, 2018 04:00 AM

Boot camp a success so far, Self says: ‘I can’t get over how hard they are trying’

September 20, 2018 10:03 PM

Royals get out-slugged by Tigers, lose fifth straight

September 20, 2018 09:47 PM

Missouri ethics reform initiative hangs in the balance until appeals court rules

September 20, 2018 06:33 PM

Hyrin White’s got Drew Lock’s back for Missouri Tigers

September 20, 2018 06:20 PM

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Watch as boat burns in southwest Miami-Dade

September 20, 2018 06:22 PM

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue saves man hanging from a 4-story window

September 20, 2018 05:57 PM

Multiple victims in Maryland warehouse shooting

September 20, 2018 11:57 AM

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Not just Pat: Chiefs’ fast starts fueled by Dave Toub’s special teams, punt returners

Sports

Not just Pat: Chiefs’ fast starts fueled by Dave Toub’s special teams, punt returners

September 20, 2018 04:07 PM

Royals get out-slugged by Tigers, lose fifth straight

September 20, 2018 09:47 PM

‘This is the defining stretch for Drew Lock:’ NFL scouts weigh in on his draft stock

September 20, 2018 05:05 PM

KU would ‘love’ to play another disaster relief game, but can’t, Bill Self says

September 20, 2018 09:02 PM

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‘KCI Cruise’ car show to draw hundreds of classic, specialty cars near KC airport

Local

‘KCI Cruise’ car show to draw hundreds of classic, specialty cars near KC airport

September 20, 2018 05:43 PM

KC CEO who hiked drug price 400% fires back at McCaskill, says he got death threats

September 21, 2018 05:30 AM

KCK stabbing victim dies days after attack; police investigate case as homicide

September 20, 2018 02:55 PM

Kansas City police investigate fatal shooting near 73rd and College

September 20, 2018 02:12 PM

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4 dead, including suspect, after Maryland warehouse shooting

Nation & world

4 dead, including suspect, after Maryland warehouse shooting

September 20, 2018 08:35 PM

NASA seeks to dismiss lawsuit by woman gifted moon dust from Neil Armstrong

September 20, 2018 04:03 PM

Slayings raise alarms for women who practice sports alone

September 20, 2018 03:29 PM

After taking ecstasy, antisocial octopuses get close and do ‘water ballet,’ study finds

September 20, 2018 01:57 PM

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After a summer in hiding, is former Gov. Eric Greitens already plotting a comeback?

Opinion

After a summer in hiding, is former Gov. Eric Greitens already plotting a comeback?

September 20, 2018 06:34 PM

Trump’s Friday rally in Missouri poses questions for GOP Senate candidate Josh Hawley

September 20, 2018 03:50 PM

All Americans can help fight the opioid epidemic

September 20, 2018 09:33 AM

LGBT Missourians deserve equal playing field under the law

September 20, 2018 08:34 PM

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In Depth

In Depth

‘Baby Jack’ returns to KC as one of the youngest heart-lung recipients in history

Eight-month-old Jack Palmer was born with serious heart defects and severely damaged lungs. He’s back home in Kansas City after becoming one of the youngest people to undergo a successful heart-lung transplant.

Blogs & Columns

A small fire reportedly broke out in Wrigley Field on Cubs’ day off

September 20, 2018 02:49 PM

FiveThirtyEight.com on why Chiefs can avoid another letdown after fast start to season

September 20, 2018 12:10 PM

Kurt Warner on Patrick Mahomes: ‘He’s kind of like a backyard football player’

September 20, 2018 09:53 AM

Galleries

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Sept. 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 04:35 PM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 42, Steelers 37

Photo gallery: Chiefs 42, Steelers 37

September 16, 2018 07:58 PM

Photo gallery: Royals 8, Twins 4

Photo gallery: Royals 8, Twins 4

September 15, 2018 08:13 AM

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Local

‘KCI Cruise’ car show to draw hundreds of classic, specialty cars near KC airport

The Kansas City Aviation Department’s KCI Cruise Car Show to attract hundreds of classic and specialty cars to an area east of Kansas City International Airport Saturday. The event, in it’s 11th year, will be featured on the Menards Chevy Show on the Velocity channel on TV in November.

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‘Love, Gilda’ is an ode to ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ first female comic superstar

Movie News & Reviews

‘Love, Gilda’ is an ode to ‘Saturday Night Live’s’ first female comic superstar

September 20, 2018 02:46 PM

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In ‘Fahrenheit 11/9,’ Michael Moore takes on Trump – via Flint, Michigan

Movie News & Reviews

In ‘Fahrenheit 11/9,’ Michael Moore takes on Trump – via Flint, Michigan

September 20, 2018 02:02 PM

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