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Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes Republican tax bill. Will lawmakers override her?

Government & Politics

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes Republican tax bill. Will lawmakers override her?

The veto will offer the biggest test yet of Kelly’s political muscle if Republicans try to override it.

March 25, 2019 01:34 PM

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

Kansas House tentatively approves requirement to notify women of ‘reversible’ abortions

Government & Politics

Kansas House tentatively approves requirement to notify women of ‘reversible’ abortions

March 25, 2019 01:15 PM

Real ID-compliant licenses now available in Missouri

Missouri

Real ID-compliant licenses now available in Missouri

March 25, 2019 11:35 AM

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

Melinda Henneberger

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

March 25, 2019 11:04 AM

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

For Pete's Sake

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

March 25, 2019 09:57 AM

‘It’s in our soul’: Missouri farmers tormented by floods will not give up the land

Missouri

‘It’s in our soul’: Missouri farmers tormented by floods will not give up the land

March 25, 2019 05:30 AM

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Unlike last time Sweet 16 was in KC, team practices will be closed to the public

March 25, 2019 03:48 PM

Here’s what Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes will do on ABC’s coverage of NFL Draft

March 25, 2019 03:21 PM

Fans roast NFL about lack of diversity in photo of league’s general managers

March 25, 2019 02:44 PM

Kansas restaurant, grocery store health inspections for March 25

March 25, 2019 02:20 PM

Shooting in northeastern Kansas City neighborhood leaves one injured: police

March 25, 2019 01:58 PM

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March 21, 2019 04:55 PM

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

March 25, 2019 08:03 AM

Drone video shows latest flooding along Missouri River at Atchison

March 22, 2019 01:33 PM

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Unlike last time Sweet 16 was in KC, team practices will be closed to the public

Sports

Unlike last time Sweet 16 was in KC, team practices will be closed to the public

March 25, 2019 03:48 PM

Here’s what Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes will do on ABC’s coverage of NFL Draft

March 25, 2019 03:21 PM

Attorney who tweeted about potential Nike basketball scandal charged with extortion

March 25, 2019 12:49 PM

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

March 25, 2019 09:57 AM

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Kansas restaurant, grocery store health inspections for March 25

Local

Kansas restaurant, grocery store health inspections for March 25

March 25, 2019 02:20 PM

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

March 25, 2019 02:05 PM

Shooting in northeastern Kansas City neighborhood leaves one injured: police

March 25, 2019 01:58 PM

Gov. Laura Kelly vetoes Republican tax bill. Will lawmakers override her?

March 25, 2019 01:34 PM

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Trump didn’t coordinate with Russia in 2016, report declares

Nation & world

Trump didn’t coordinate with Russia in 2016, report declares

March 24, 2019 08:06 PM

Sandy Hook dad may have killed himself days after 2 Parkland survivors die by suicide

March 25, 2019 10:46 AM

Harris sends message to old-guard: Every era has its end

March 24, 2019 10:49 PM

Mueller report reprieve becomes Trump’s re-election weapon

March 25, 2019 02:27 PM

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

Opinion

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

Here’s why KC voters should be excited about the April 2 mayoral, council elections

March 22, 2019 07:04 PM

Serious or not, bill requiring AR-15 rifles is a new low for the Missouri legislature

March 22, 2019 06:31 PM

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In Depth

White club owner, black promoter turn firestorm over race into hope for KC nightlife

A “no play list” was posted on Facebook listing rap songs and artists banned from some Westport bars. Now the man who made the list says he will work to make the Kansas City nightlife scene more inclusive.

Blogs & Columns

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

K-State’s Barry Brown trolls KU following NCAA loss after Devonté Graham trolled Cats

March 24, 2019 08:43 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

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

On this week’s “What’s on my desk,” Kansas City jazz musician Bobby Watson explains his creative process. He also says that after 20 years of teaching at UMKC, he plans to retire from academia.

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Thanks to this Kansan, Disney’s new live-action ‘Dumbo’ takes flight

Movie News & Reviews

Thanks to this Kansan, Disney’s new live-action ‘Dumbo’ takes flight

March 24, 2019 05:30 AM

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The ‘Game of Thrones’ of classical music, ‘Carmina Burana,’ presented by KC Symphony

Classical Music & Dance

The ‘Game of Thrones’ of classical music, ‘Carmina Burana,’ presented by KC Symphony

March 23, 2019 05:30 AM

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