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Crime

Video of teen pointing gun at child’s head stirs outrage in Independence

Three people, including two juvenile suspects, were taken into custody after a video seen by thousands on Facebook shows a teen pointing a gun at a child’s head.

October 23, 2018 06:28 PM

Questions remain about off-duty officer and KCPD van in fatal crash near Arrowhead

Local

Questions remain about off-duty officer and KCPD van in fatal crash near Arrowhead

October 23, 2018 06:05 PM

Missouri voters without photo ID won’t have to sign affidavit to vote, judge says

Elections

Missouri voters without photo ID won’t have to sign affidavit to vote, judge says

October 23, 2018 11:48 AM

Teen on video points gun at child’s head; Independence police want to find him

Crime

Teen on video points gun at child’s head; Independence police want to find him

October 23, 2018 01:48 PM

JoCo cities like Merriam line up to push LGBTQ protections. This time it’s not a fight

Government & Politics

JoCo cities like Merriam line up to push LGBTQ protections. This time it’s not a fight

October 23, 2018 12:42 PM

Here’s how much Sporting Kansas City’s MLS players are making in 2018

Sporting KC

Here’s how much Sporting Kansas City’s MLS players are making in 2018

October 23, 2018 03:40 PM

Hawley campaign and NRA’s political fund accused of illegal coordination

Elections

Hawley campaign and NRA’s political fund accused of illegal coordination

October 23, 2018 01:36 PM

Latest News

Two struck by gunfire outside a Kansas City Price Chopper near Blue Ridge Boulevard.

October 23, 2018 09:44 PM

KC man convicted of striking federal officer with car faces up to 8 years in prison

October 23, 2018 09:24 PM

Woman dies after triple shooting near KC’s East 44th Terrace; two other adults injured

October 23, 2018 08:48 PM

KC police investigate case of man shot dead at Michigan Avenue home as a homicide

October 23, 2018 07:33 PM

KC man accused of burning, raping his kids faces 17 counts of physical, sexual abuse

October 23, 2018 07:11 PM

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Which Kansas City Chiefs Kareem Hunt leap is your favorite?

October 22, 2018 05:43 PM

Boy with one hand moved to tears after getting Shaquem Griffin jersey for birthday

October 23, 2018 09:47 AM

Caught on Camera: Man smashes Lawrence family’s pumpkins

October 21, 2018 10:34 AM

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Fighting Alzheimer’s, former Mizzou coach Warren Powers is buoyed by wife Linda

Sports

Fighting Alzheimer’s, former Mizzou coach Warren Powers is buoyed by wife Linda

October 23, 2018 06:24 PM

Chiefs film review: Will NFL defenses catch up to Patrick Mahomes and Co.?

October 23, 2018 06:16 PM

Mellinger Minutes: Chiefs’ future now looks like a rocket ship, plus Mizzou, KSU, KU

October 23, 2018 11:49 AM

How Sophie Cunningham and Robin Pingeton helped get Aijha Blackwell to Missouri

October 23, 2018 06:10 PM

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Two struck by gunfire outside a Kansas City Price Chopper near Blue Ridge Boulevard.

Local

Two struck by gunfire outside a Kansas City Price Chopper near Blue Ridge Boulevard.

October 23, 2018 09:44 PM

KC man convicted of striking federal officer with car faces up to 8 years in prison

October 23, 2018 09:24 PM

Woman dies after triple shooting near KC’s East 44th Terrace; two other adults injured

October 23, 2018 08:48 PM

KC police investigate case of man shot dead at Michigan Avenue home as a homicide

October 23, 2018 07:33 PM

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VP Pence: Khashoggi’s death will not go without US response

Nation & world

VP Pence: Khashoggi’s death will not go without US response

October 23, 2018 10:53 AM

Sandra Day O’Connor announces likely Alzheimer’s diagnosis

October 23, 2018 04:55 PM

US health chief says overdose deaths beginning to level off

October 23, 2018 10:36 PM

When girlfriend’s baby shower ran late, baby’s dad pointed a gun at her, Texas cops say

October 23, 2018 10:31 AM

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Will a new plan for a pre-K tax be hatched in secret? Or will the public be invited?

Opinion

Will a new plan for a pre-K tax be hatched in secret? Or will the public be invited?

October 23, 2018 02:57 PM

Wyoming bishop forcing new investigation of former KC priest shows us the way forward

October 22, 2018 08:03 PM

This isn’t fake news. It’s local news, and it still matters

October 21, 2018 04:30 AM

Greg Orman’s best argument is one Kansas Democrats should be making more forcefully

October 22, 2018 05:30 AM

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In Depth

In Depth

A look at Missouri’s 3 medical marijuana ballot questions and lessons from Colorado

A majority of Missouri leaders in the Missouri Influencers project were in favor of the state joining 30 other states that have legalized marijuana for medical use. But dissenters include a toxicologist.

Blogs & Columns

Fighting Alzheimer’s, former Mizzou coach Warren Powers is buoyed by wife Linda

October 23, 2018 06:24 PM

Even as an 8-year-old basketball player, Patrick Mahomes had an amazing arm

October 23, 2018 08:29 AM

ESPN reporter on Chiefs tailgating Sunday: ‘There’s no better parking lot in America’

October 22, 2018 12:23 PM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

Photo gallery: Chiefs 45, Bengals 10

October 22, 2018 01:13 AM

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

Photo gallery: Patriots 43, Chiefs 40

October 15, 2018 02:20 AM

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TV News & Reviews

TV News & Reviews

‘Welcome to Waverly’ Bravo reality show transplants 7 urbanites to tiny Kansas town

Bravo’s “Welcome to Waverly” is about 7 urban professionals spending six weeks in small-town Waverly, Kan., about 90 minutes from Kansas City. The shows explores divides, like coastal vs. middle of the country.

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Why are Cardi B fans getting ‘tingly, tingly, tingly’ over her new whispery video?

Entertainment

Why are Cardi B fans getting ‘tingly, tingly, tingly’ over her new whispery video?

October 23, 2018 03:09 PM

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Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

Entertainment

Updated: Your mega guide to KC Halloween events from haunted houses to corn mazes

October 10, 2018 11:00 AM

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