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My dad wants you to know: Phone scammer’s fake call from ‘jail’ was wickedly personal

Crime

My dad wants you to know: Phone scammer’s fake call from ‘jail’ was wickedly personal

These guys deployed skill and inside information that FBI and police investigators say serves as a warning about just how convincing these kinds of fraudsters have become.

January 16, 2019 05:30 AM

Even in freezing temps, frustrated Merriam residents fight for larger outdoor pool

Government & Politics

Even in freezing temps, frustrated Merriam residents fight for larger outdoor pool

January 16, 2019 05:30 AM

Freezing fog across KC area threatens a slippery morning commute

Weather

Freezing fog across KC area threatens a slippery morning commute

January 15, 2019 09:28 PM

Cities clean up storm debris, eye another round of snow and high winds this weekend

Weather

Cities clean up storm debris, eye another round of snow and high winds this weekend

January 15, 2019 03:38 PM

Local Pig meat market & Pigwich sandwich shop are now open in the City Market

Cityscape

Local Pig meat market & Pigwich sandwich shop are now open in the City Market

January 15, 2019 08:15 PM

Gotta Lovett: Singer moves Kansas City concert time for Chiefs-Patriots game

Music News & Reviews

Gotta Lovett: Singer moves Kansas City concert time for Chiefs-Patriots game

January 15, 2019 05:56 PM

With investigations and tough questions looming, will Josh Hawley learn from his mistakes?

Editorials

With investigations and tough questions looming, will Josh Hawley learn from his mistakes?

January 15, 2019 05:39 PM

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Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open

January 16, 2019 07:27 AM

May’s govt faces no-confidence vote after huge Brexit defeat

January 16, 2019 07:08 AM

Barr seeks to assure senators he won’t be a Trump loyalist

January 16, 2019 04:51 AM

Raytown police chief announces retirement after 43 years with department

January 15, 2019 10:42 PM

KU effective from three, spotty from line: ‘You’d think we’d shoot a little better’

January 15, 2019 08:40 PM

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Take a drone flight over Kansas City after snowstorm turns metro into winter playground

January 14, 2019 06:45 AM

Young fan freaks out after getting Patrick Mahomes game-worn headband

January 12, 2019 08:02 PM

Chiefs fans with no electricity check into hotel to watch game

January 12, 2019 07:04 PM

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Former K-State quarterback Alex Delton flips commitment from UTEP to TCU

Sports

Former K-State quarterback Alex Delton flips commitment from UTEP to TCU

January 15, 2019 07:21 PM

Film review: How Chiefs’ defense dictated matchups vs. Colts, and could vs. Patriots

January 15, 2019 05:26 PM

What are Missouri basketball’s biggest issues during its two-game losing streak?

January 15, 2019 04:07 PM

Missouri Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide: Tipoff time, TV, lineups and prediction

January 15, 2019 03:58 PM

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Raytown police chief announces retirement after 43 years with department

Local

Raytown police chief announces retirement after 43 years with department

January 15, 2019 10:42 PM

Freezing fog across KC area threatens a slippery morning commute

January 15, 2019 09:28 PM

My dad wants you to know: Phone scammer’s fake call from ‘jail’ was wickedly personal

January 16, 2019 05:30 AM

Olathe woman dies from injuries after SUV crashes into pond

January 15, 2019 06:19 PM

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Barr seeks to assure senators he won’t be a Trump loyalist

Nation & world

Barr seeks to assure senators he won’t be a Trump loyalist

January 16, 2019 04:51 AM

Sears staves off liquidation, stores to remain open

January 16, 2019 07:27 AM

May’s govt faces no-confidence vote after huge Brexit defeat

January 16, 2019 07:08 AM

Super Bowl planners: Shutdown brings ‘uncharted territory’

January 16, 2019 12:33 AM

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Nonpartisan no more: Should JoCo commissioners run as Republicans and Democrats?

Opinion

Nonpartisan no more: Should JoCo commissioners run as Republicans and Democrats?

January 15, 2019 06:20 PM

With investigations and tough questions looming, will Josh Hawley learn from his mistakes?

January 15, 2019 05:39 PM

Make Kansas boring again: Gov. Laura Kelly’s inaugural address was delightfully dull

January 14, 2019 06:31 PM

Racial profiling, tweeted slurs. Why can’t Columbia shake its ugly past?

January 14, 2019 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

Fab 50: Relive every one of Patrick Mahomes’ regular-season passing touchdowns

At only 23, Patrick Mahomes and his no-look passes have helped make the Kansas City Chiefs the team to beat in the AFC. Let’s look back at all 50 touchdowns Mahomes threw during the NFL regular season.

Blogs & Columns

Some Patriots fans are not happy with NFL’s choice to referee AFC Championship Game

January 15, 2019 02:40 PM

‘How do you do this?’ NFL analyst breaks down Patrick Mahomes sidearm throw vs. Colts

January 15, 2019 11:20 AM

Chicago Bears have been in contact with former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt

January 15, 2019 10:54 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 31, Colts 13

Photo gallery: Chiefs 31, Colts 13

January 12, 2019 11:21 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 7, 2019

January 08, 2019 03:24 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 1, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 1, 2019

January 03, 2019 03:24 PM

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Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Gotta Lovett: Singer moves Kansas City concert time for Chiefs-Patriots game

Lyle Lovett was set to perform with Kansas City Symphony on Sunday night, but they moved the show to the afternoon because of the Chiefs-Patriots AFC Championship Game. Other events were not able to reschedule.

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Kane Brown, coming to Independence, succeeds on ‘I’m-never-gonna-give-up mentality’

Music News & Reviews

Kane Brown, coming to Independence, succeeds on ‘I’m-never-gonna-give-up mentality’

January 15, 2019 02:29 PM

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KC events Jan. 17-23: Lyle Lovett with KC Symphony, Ron Stallworth, theater openings

Entertainment

KC events Jan. 17-23: Lyle Lovett with KC Symphony, Ron Stallworth, theater openings

January 15, 2019 07:00 AM

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