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KC-area woman speaks out after alleged rape during massage. ‘I know there are others’
Updated June 3, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Local
KC fentanyl bust tied to 7 overdoses; amount seized capable of ‘killing thousands’
Updated May 2, 2026 at 6:43 AM
Local
KCK man pleads no contest in November shootout with Leavenworth County deputies
April 30, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Leavenworth man charged with manslaughter in what appears to be ‘accidental shooting’
Updated April 30, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Missouri
Hail wreaks havoc at Missouri zoo, kills Adam the Emu. ‘Never seen anything like this’
April 29, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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Local
Contract offer rejected as strike at Independence ammo plant nears four weeks
April 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Local
Fundraiser aims to help family of toddler killed by vehicle in Independence
April 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Local
Help pours in for mom, family that lost two kids in OP fire. ‘Lost everything’
April 24, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Local
Second child dies from Overland Park fire: ‘She brought light into every room’
April 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Crime
Jury convicts Leavenworth man in woman’s beating. ‘Victim faced her attacker’
April 22, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Local
Crown Center tenants reassured after Royals stadium news. No ‘immediate changes’
Updated April 22, 2026 at 5:41 PM