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Despite concern, Navy gave Greitens ‘red carpet’ return after pressure from VP Pence

Eric Greitens, who resigned as Missouri’s governor in 2018 — Eric Greitens, who resigned as Missouri’s governor in 2018 The Associated Press

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DCF says it talked with Kansas City, Kansas, 3-year-old days before she was killed

Surreal Royals’ home opener “doesn’t look normal” but still is baseball in Kansas City

Vahe Gregorian

Surreal Royals’ home opener “doesn’t look normal” but still is baseball in Kansas City

July 31, 2020 11:37 PM

After rain, Kansas City to see dry, cool start to August

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After rain, Kansas City to see dry, cool start to August

July 31, 2020 8:46 PM

Feds claim nearly 100 arrests made in Operation LeGend. Many are gun, drug charges

Crime

Feds claim nearly 100 arrests made in Operation LeGend. Many are gun, drug charges

Kansas City metro reports more than 400 new COVID-19 cases, adds two deaths

Coronavirus

Kansas City metro reports more than 400 new COVID-19 cases, adds two deaths

July 31, 2020 2:24 PM

Royals fall 3-2 in home opener as Kris Bubic has a bumpy debut outing

Royals

Royals fall 3-2 in home opener as Kris Bubic has a bumpy debut outing

COVID-19 outbreak at Independence church infects 30, hundreds more possibly exposed

Coronavirus

COVID-19 outbreak at Independence church infects 30, hundreds more possibly exposed

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One dead in fatal single vehicle crash on I-70 exit in Independence

Kansas miracle mom who nearly died of COVID-19 gives birth to healthy boy in Wichita

Austin, Texas power forward K.J. Adams chooses KU. He’s ranked No. 83 by Rivals.com

Despite concern, Navy gave Greitens ‘red carpet’ return after pressure from VP Pence

Chiefs place safety Thornhill, O-lineman Rankin on PUP list to start training camp

July 31, 2020 5:06 PM

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After rainy July in KC area, cool start to August expected

August 01, 2020 9:38 AM

Cooler weather to stay in Kansas City throughout week

August 01, 2020 9:38 AM

Kansas City to start August mostly dry with cool temperatures

July 31, 2020 8:45 PM

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Surreal Royals’ home opener “doesn’t look normal” but still is baseball in Kansas City

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Surreal Royals’ home opener “doesn’t look normal” but still is baseball in Kansas City

July 31, 2020 11:37 PM

Royals fall 3-2 in home opener as Kris Bubic has a bumpy debut outing

Austin, Texas power forward K.J. Adams chooses KU. He’s ranked No. 83 by Rivals.com

Chiefs place safety Thornhill, O-lineman Rankin on PUP list to start training camp

July 31, 2020 5:06 PM

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One dead in fatal single vehicle crash on I-70 exit in Independence

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One dead in fatal single vehicle crash on I-70 exit in Independence

After rain, Kansas City to see dry, cool start to August

July 31, 2020 8:46 PM

Feds claim nearly 100 arrests made in Operation LeGend. Many are gun, drug charges

Despite concern, Navy gave Greitens ‘red carpet’ return after pressure from VP Pence

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Rent’s due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

Nation & world

Rent’s due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off

July 31, 2020 5:37 PM

Road trip? Quarantines mess with Americans’ travel plans

July 31, 2020 4:06 PM

‘Can you assure anybody of anything?’ Trump says about school safety amid coronavirus

Watch NBA coach Doc Rivers compare anthem protests to George Floyd’s death

July 31, 2020 11:39 AM

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Letters: KC readers discuss Thiessen on torture, swamp creatures and OP lawlessness

Opinion

Letters: KC readers discuss Thiessen on torture, swamp creatures and OP lawlessness

August 01, 2020 5:00 AM

Eleven candidates add up to no Star endorsement in Kansas GOP primary for U.S. Senate

July 31, 2020 5:00 AM

Why did Overland Park Black Lives Matter protest devolve into arrests — and what now?

July 31, 2020 5:00 AM

When being Quintonian is too Clintonian: KC Mayor Quinton Lucas, please stop parsing

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KCPD officials reviewed 32 times police fired their guns. None led to policy changes.

The Star examined more than 30 reports from the Kansas City Police Department’s Notable Event Review Panel. The panel issued no policy recommendations and seven training recommendations from the shootings.

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Chiefs’ Damien Williams reveals he’s opting out because of his mother’s illness

Two photos underscore the closeness of Damien Williams’ go-ahead TD in Super Bowl LIV

July 30, 2020 12:39 PM

Nick Heath’s ‘Call of Duty’ teammates heard moment Royals called him to the majors

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 27, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 27, 2020

July 30, 2020 8:51 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 20, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of July 20, 2020

July 23, 2020 8:06 PM

2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl photos: Relive East vs. West as Topeka saw football’s revival

2020 Kansas Shrine Bowl photos: Relive East vs. West as Topeka saw football’s revival

July 19, 2020 11:28 AM

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Thanks to pandemic, Kansas City Jewish Film Festival comes to a screen very near you

Thanks to the pandemic, the 12 movies of the Kansas City Jewish Film Festival will be streamed for viewing at home. Here is a guide to entertainment in the coming days.

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Sidewalk sale: Here’s how you can own decor from Tamara Day’s ‘Bargain Mansions’

House & Home

Sidewalk sale: Here’s how you can own decor from Tamara Day’s ‘Bargain Mansions’

July 29, 2020 5:00 AM

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Opus 76 quartet’s series turns focus to a composer who is ‘the perfect modern hero’

Classical Music & Dance

Opus 76 quartet’s series turns focus to a composer who is ‘the perfect modern hero’

July 31, 2020 5:00 AM

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