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Most people wanting to sell medical marijuana around KC will be denied, director says

Health Care

Most people wanting to sell medical marijuana around KC will be denied, director says

Only 24 licenses to sell medical marijuana are available in most of KC this year. But triple that number of people have applied.

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

Lee’s Summit superintendent’s tweets slam Trump’s racist posts

Local

Lee’s Summit superintendent’s tweets slam Trump’s racist posts

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

‘Queer Eye’ moment: KC man meets shooter whose bullet paralyzed him. And thanks him

Local

‘Queer Eye’ moment: KC man meets shooter whose bullet paralyzed him. And thanks him

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

Why Ancient Egypt took over Union Station — and Kansas City — in 1924. A KCQ answered

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Why Ancient Egypt took over Union Station — and Kansas City — in 1924. A KCQ answered

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

Video: Independence city councilman makes comment about ‘Middle Easterns’ at meeting

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Video: Independence city councilman makes comment about ‘Middle Easterns’ at meeting

July 16, 2019 05:12 PM

Fewer than half of USDA workers will follow agency to Kansas City

Government & Politics

Fewer than half of USDA workers will follow agency to Kansas City

July 16, 2019 03:50 PM

Rep. Cleaver abandons chair after contentious House debate on Trump’s racist tweets

The Buzz

Rep. Cleaver abandons chair after contentious House debate on Trump’s racist tweets

July 16, 2019 06:19 PM

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Double shooting in south Kansas City leaves one teen dead

July 17, 2019 07:46 AM

House vote condemning Trump’s tweets draws some GOP support

July 17, 2019 07:54 AM

MU cornerback DeMarkus Acy found a leadership role after being blamed for Kentucky loss

July 17, 2019 06:00 AM

How Les Miles is landing prospects at KU: ‘We’ve put recruiting on fast forward’

July 17, 2019 06:00 AM

John Paul Stevens evolved into Supreme Court’s liberal lion

July 17, 2019 08:00 AM

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Watch the Apollo 11 mission land on the moon

July 16, 2019 08:45 AM

Behind the Scenes: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes prepares for 2019 ESPYs

July 15, 2019 05:48 PM

Whit Merrifield talks Royals win and inside-the-park home run

July 17, 2019 12:37 AM

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Former KU fan favorite Julian Wright returns to Sprint Center on Saturday

Sports

Former KU fan favorite Julian Wright returns to Sprint Center on Saturday

July 17, 2019 12:05 AM

Royals clobber White Sox on a career night for Glenn Sparkman

July 16, 2019 10:05 PM

Columbia Rock Bridge guard Dajuan Harris commits to Kansas. He’ll be in class of 2019

July 16, 2019 09:39 PM

Royals are active participants in 2019 trade season, and more moves could be coming

July 16, 2019 06:14 PM

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Double shooting in south Kansas City leaves one teen dead

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Double shooting in south Kansas City leaves one teen dead

July 17, 2019 07:46 AM

Lee’s Summit superintendent’s tweets slam Trump’s racist posts

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

‘Queer Eye’ moment: KC man meets shooter whose bullet paralyzed him. And thanks him

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

Union Station celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing with events, artifacts

July 16, 2019 05:34 PM

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House vote condemning Trump’s tweets draws some GOP support

Nation & world

House vote condemning Trump’s tweets draws some GOP support

July 17, 2019 07:54 AM

John Paul Stevens evolved into Supreme Court’s liberal lion

July 17, 2019 08:00 AM

‘Families deserve better’: U.S. lawmakers file bills to prevent fatal truck crashes

July 16, 2019 05:30 PM

Will Mike Pompeo run for office again? Some Trump advisers believe he already is.

July 16, 2019 04:00 AM

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When will Kansas City police join the 21st century and finally get body cameras?

Opinion

When will Kansas City police join the 21st century and finally get body cameras?

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

Pete Buttigieg isn’t afraid to talk about God. But is he a different kind of Democrat?

July 16, 2019 04:46 PM

Dust-up with Sharice Davids is nothing compared to venom AOC reserves for conservatives

July 16, 2019 02:46 PM

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez owes Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids an apology for staffer’s tweet

July 15, 2019 03:18 PM

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‘Ultimate pork project’: Kansas’ mega tax breaks don’t deliver as promised

Kansas sales tax revenue (STAR) bonds were designed to boost attractions that draw tourists from afar. But an analysis shows the developments don’t meet projections, and the state doesn’t measure if they work.

Blogs & Columns

Here’s a look at ‘spectacular’ new field at Azteca Stadium, where Chiefs will play

July 16, 2019 12:47 PM

Royals prospect Jonathan Bowlan calls his no-hitter ‘pure excitement’

July 16, 2019 11:39 AM

Chiefs are asking fans to pick the ‘greatest moment’ in franchise history

July 16, 2019 10:16 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 8, 2019

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July 12, 2019 01:03 PM

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July 04, 2019 06:10 PM

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June 26, 2019 08:03 PM

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‘Queer Eye’ moment: KC man meets shooter whose bullet paralyzed him. And thanks him

“Queer Eye” Season 4 debuts July 19 on Netflix. In Episode 2, Kansas City’s Wesley Hamilton faces the man who shot and paralyzed him. Hamilton not only forgives him but thanks him for changing his life.

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Union Station celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing with events, artifacts

Entertainment

Union Station celebrates 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 landing with events, artifacts

July 16, 2019 05:34 PM

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Why Ancient Egypt took over Union Station — and Kansas City — in 1924. A KCQ answered

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Why Ancient Egypt took over Union Station — and Kansas City — in 1924. A KCQ answered

July 17, 2019 05:00 AM

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