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Family who had everything stolen in move to KC gets an Easter weekend surprise

Their possessions were scattered in south Kansas City woods. “I’d rather have my stuff soaked in mud than not at all,” says mom.

April 19, 2019 05:32 PM

Truck driver charged in 2017 fiery crash that killed five on I-70 Kansas Turnpike

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Truck driver charged in 2017 fiery crash that killed five on I-70 Kansas Turnpike

April 19, 2019 10:43 AM

Tiger attacks keeper at Topeka Zoo. It was in full view of visitors.

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Tiger attacks keeper at Topeka Zoo. It was in full view of visitors.

April 20, 2019 11:32 AM

Sheriff says his budget was cut after he investigated Clay County staff, so he sued

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Sheriff says his budget was cut after he investigated Clay County staff, so he sued

April 19, 2019 05:13 PM

Cheaper health plans that may not cover pre-existing conditions are coming to Kansas

Health Care

Cheaper health plans that may not cover pre-existing conditions are coming to Kansas

April 19, 2019 03:20 PM

JoCo officers were justified in shooting suspect near Highlands Elementary, DA says

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JoCo officers were justified in shooting suspect near Highlands Elementary, DA says

April 19, 2019 01:49 PM

Silvio De Sousa declares for NBA draft but wants to stay at Kansas: ‘I have a chance’

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Silvio De Sousa declares for NBA draft but wants to stay at Kansas: ‘I have a chance’

April 19, 2019 05:29 PM

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KU freshman Zach Bradford vaults his way to KU record and the fourth best mark in the world this year

April 20, 2019 09:18 PM

Lee’s Summit’s Brackins is a big winner at KU Relays

April 20, 2019 08:20 PM

De Sousa’s struggles help him ‘grow as a man,’ KU sophomore states in Twitter posting

April 20, 2019 07:15 PM

Female victim seriously injured in shooting, Kansas City police say

April 20, 2019 07:05 PM

Entering NFL draft, Chiefs’ offseason already defined by radical defensive changes

April 20, 2019 04:23 PM

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Legoland builder creates iconic Joe’s Kansas City BBQ gas station

April 18, 2019 01:00 PM

The Kansas City Chiefs 2019 Schedule

April 18, 2019 08:32 AM

Royals’ Ned Yost, Heath Fillmyer react to a 9-2 loss against the Yankees

April 20, 2019 04:49 PM

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KU freshman Zach Bradford vaults his way to KU record and the fourth best mark in the world this year

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KU freshman Zach Bradford vaults his way to KU record and the fourth best mark in the world this year

April 20, 2019 09:18 PM

Lee’s Summit’s Brackins is a big winner at KU Relays

April 20, 2019 08:20 PM

De Sousa’s struggles help him ‘grow as a man,’ KU sophomore states in Twitter posting

April 20, 2019 07:15 PM

Royals pitching again victimized by home runs in the Bronx

April 20, 2019 03:38 PM

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Female victim seriously injured in shooting, Kansas City police say

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Female victim seriously injured in shooting, Kansas City police say

April 20, 2019 07:05 PM

Tiger lacerated Topeka zoo keeper with punctures to head, neck, back

April 20, 2019 03:55 PM

Pedestrian struck by semi, killed on I-70 in Kansas City, police say

April 20, 2019 03:43 PM

Independence couple charged in lifelong rape of 14-year-old girl with autism

April 20, 2019 07:46 PM

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Man pleads not guilty in Illinois missing child hoax

Nation & world

Man pleads not guilty in Illinois missing child hoax

April 19, 2019 02:07 PM

Tiger attacks keeper at Topeka Zoo. It was in full view of visitors.

April 20, 2019 11:32 AM

After 2 years of Russia probe drips, are you numb to it all?

April 20, 2019 12:30 AM

Corporate America embraces 420 as pot legalization grows

April 19, 2019 07:58 PM

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The real victim in NCAA pay-for-play scandal isn’t KU or Bill Self. It’s Silvio De Sousa

Opinion

The real victim in NCAA pay-for-play scandal isn’t KU or Bill Self. It’s Silvio De Sousa

April 19, 2019 04:50 PM

Missouri Republicans are right to protect property owners from eminent domain abuse

April 18, 2019 03:05 PM

Mueller report reveals the multipronged attack on our foundations

April 19, 2019 03:11 PM

Sen. Roy Blunt is Special Olympics’ biggest ally in Congress

April 20, 2019 08:29 PM

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A talk with a former white supremacist: ‘Fundamental transformation is possible’

Five years after her son and father were killed by a white supremacist, Mindy Corporon prepares to interview two former members of the white nationalist movement, Shannon Foley Martinez and Christian Picciolini.

Blogs & Columns

Royals’ Terrance Gore was part of an unusual first in Major League Baseball history

April 20, 2019 10:16 AM

Oakland Raiders ridiculed on Twitter about a reported plan for their scouts

April 19, 2019 12:25 PM

Royals’ prospect Nicky Lopez is on a tear at Class AAA Omaha

April 19, 2019 10:56 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 15, 2019

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April 19, 2019 12:05 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 8, 2019

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April 11, 2019 12:19 PM

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April 04, 2019 03:59 PM

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Lyric Opera’s ‘The Pearl Fishers’ will have dazzling sets, costumes by famed designer

The Lyric Opera is using a production from the San Diego Opera that features sets and costumes designed by Zandra Rhodes, known as the “Princess of Punk.” Also, hear KC Symphony members at Mount St. Scholastica.

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‘Taste of heaven’: Chris Tomlin’s Sprint Center show praised God with music, sermon

Music News & Reviews

‘Taste of heaven’: Chris Tomlin’s Sprint Center show praised God with music, sermon

April 19, 2019 09:04 AM

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‘The Curse of La Llorona’ is a schlocky addition to Conjuring Universe

Movie News & Reviews

‘The Curse of La Llorona’ is a schlocky addition to Conjuring Universe

April 18, 2019 12:26 PM

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