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Kansas GOP Sen. Jerry Moran says ‘every indication’ is that Biden is president-elect

Government & Politics

Kansas GOP Sen. Jerry Moran says ‘every indication’ is that Biden is president-elect

Moran’s acknowledgment comes a day after the GSA allowed the transition to go forward
‘His credibility is unmatched.’ Chamber names its 2020 Kansas Citian of the Year

Local

‘His credibility is unmatched.’ Chamber names its 2020 Kansas Citian of the Year

November 24, 2020, 5:01 PM
23 Kansas counties have added mask mandates since Gov. Laura Kelly announced new order

Coronavirus

23 Kansas counties have added mask mandates since Gov. Laura Kelly announced new order

They ‘aren’t playing’: KC cracks down on bars and restaurants violating COVID order

Coronavirus

They ‘aren’t playing’: KC cracks down on bars and restaurants violating COVID order

November 24, 2020, 11:59 AM
Missouri drops suits against KC HOAs after removal of racist language from documents

Government & Politics

Missouri drops suits against KC HOAs after removal of racist language from documents

November 23, 2020, 5:16 PM
Gov. Kelly asks Trump to extend use of National Guard in Kansas to combat COVID-19

Kansas

Gov. Kelly asks Trump to extend use of National Guard in Kansas to combat COVID-19

UMKC will partner with local churches to increase COVID-19 testing with federal grant

Government & Politics

UMKC will partner with local churches to increase COVID-19 testing with federal grant

November 23, 2020, 3:59 PM
Carl Bernstein claims three KC area senators have privately expressed disdain for Trump

The Buzz

Carl Bernstein claims three KC area senators have privately expressed disdain for Trump

Trending Stories

Trucks hit this Kansas City bridge so often it has a Facebook page to keep score 

Kansas man didn’t believe in COVID. Now he’s had a tracheotomy — and change of heart

Why are Missouri and Kansas senators still afraid to say it? Joe Biden won the election

November 24, 2020, 5:00 AM

Multiple health code violations for Kansas City barbecue, 2 Chinese restaurants, 2 bars

‘We’re going to score.’ How Patrick Mahomes took over the Chiefs’ game-winning drive

Trucks hit this Kansas City bridge so often it has a Facebook page to keep score 

Local

Trucks hit this Kansas City bridge so often it has a Facebook page to keep score 

Kris Kobach aiding Michigan official who wants to take back vote certifying election

Government & Politics

Kris Kobach aiding Michigan official who wants to take back vote certifying election

November 20, 2020, 5:14 PM
CDC report: COVID-19 cases dropped in Kansas counties with mask orders, rose in others

Coronavirus

CDC report: COVID-19 cases dropped in Kansas counties with mask orders, rose in others

‘A different atmosphere’: Kansas counties face new mask order choice amid COVID surge

Coronavirus

‘A different atmosphere’: Kansas counties face new mask order choice amid COVID surge

WyCo DA Mark Dupree demands his name be removed from Trump crime commission report

Government & Politics

WyCo DA Mark Dupree demands his name be removed from Trump crime commission report

Johnson County votes to add teeth to COVID-19 rules: Violators could be fined $500

Government & Politics

Johnson County votes to add teeth to COVID-19 rules: Violators could be fined $500

November 19, 2020, 1:57 PM
Gov. Parson reiterates opposition to statewide mask mandate in Missouri as cases soar

Coronavirus

Gov. Parson reiterates opposition to statewide mask mandate in Missouri as cases soar

November 19, 2020, 12:12 PM
MO lawmakers recommend changes to end ‘cycle of abuse’ at unlicensed reform schools

Government & Politics

MO lawmakers recommend changes to end ‘cycle of abuse’ at unlicensed reform schools

Could Johnson County COVID violation cost you $500? Officials to vote on enforcement

Government & Politics

Could Johnson County COVID violation cost you $500? Officials to vote on enforcement

Last of Johnson County districts sends older students to online classes amid COVID-19

Education

Last of Johnson County districts sends older students to online classes amid COVID-19

November 18, 2020, 5:23 PM
Josh Hawley, who owns a house in Virginia, uses sister’s home as Missouri address

Government & Politics

Josh Hawley, who owns a house in Virginia, uses sister’s home as Missouri address

Kansas Gov. Kelly issues new statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 infections soar

Coronavirus

Kansas Gov. Kelly issues new statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 infections soar

California official: just say ‘no’ to family Thanksgiving

News

California official: just say ‘no’ to family Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020, 7:58 PM
Will Bernie Sanders join Biden’s Cabinet? South Carolina’s Jim Clyburn backs the idea

Government & Politics

Will Bernie Sanders join Biden’s Cabinet? South Carolina’s Jim Clyburn backs the idea

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

Photo gallery: Kansas City-area voters head to the polls on election day

November 3, 2020, 2:17 PM
The life of John McCain

The life of John McCain

August 24, 2018, 3:05 PM
Inauguration Day: President Donald J. Trump

Inauguration Day: President Donald J. Trump

January 20, 2017, 3:54 PM
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