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This Johnson County district plans to have all students back in classrooms next month

Education

This Johnson County district plans to have all students back in classrooms next month

It’s the first of the county’s largest districts to allow high school and middle school students in schools.

Missouri Christian reform school, under investigation for abuse, is put up for sale

Missouri

Missouri Christian reform school, under investigation for abuse, is put up for sale

Hospice director says Catholic Charities fired her for calling out kickbacks: lawsuit

Kansas

Hospice director says Catholic Charities fired her for calling out kickbacks: lawsuit

September 22, 2020 10:11 AM

Absentee voters in Missouri can start casting their ballots in-person. Here’s how

Elections

Absentee voters in Missouri can start casting their ballots in-person. Here’s how

These Missouri schools let students exposed to COVID-19 skip quarantine, go to class

Education

These Missouri schools let students exposed to COVID-19 skip quarantine, go to class

Missouri’s Hawley ensures abortion will figure in Supreme Court nomination fight

Government & Politics

Missouri’s Hawley ensures abortion will figure in Supreme Court nomination fight

Why is Kansas Democrat Barbara Bollier making volunteers sign non-disclosure agreements?

Editorials

Why is Kansas Democrat Barbara Bollier making volunteers sign non-disclosure agreements?

September 22, 2020 5:00 AM

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Kansas City mayor names temporary replacement for ‘racist’ committee chair: Himself

September 22, 2020 12:52 PM

Former NFL quarterback: Chiefs must improve or they’ll be ‘door stomped’ by Ravens

September 22, 2020 11:54 AM

Overturned semitruck closes northeast corner of Kansas City’s downtown loop

September 22, 2020 11:51 AM

Curious mountain lion seen on video watching children play in California neighborhood

September 22, 2020 10:49 AM

Walmart rolling back two of its COVID-19 precautions as customer behaviors change

September 22, 2020 10:25 AM

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Young child killed in triple shooting at 31st and Indiana

September 21, 2020 6:46 PM

VIDEO: Overturned semi closes part of Kansas City’s downtown loop

September 22, 2020 11:51 AM

Pockets of rain possible for some as Kansas City kicks off the fall season

September 22, 2020 8:43 AM

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Former NFL quarterback: Chiefs must improve or they’ll be ‘door stomped’ by Ravens

Sports

Former NFL quarterback: Chiefs must improve or they’ll be ‘door stomped’ by Ravens

September 22, 2020 11:54 AM

As Royals’ COVID-altered season winds down, let’s talk about how it went for baseball

Chiefs drop in some NFL power rankings after overtime win against Chargers

September 22, 2020 10:08 AM

KU basketball, UNC, others pursuing California power forward who’s just a sophomore

September 22, 2020 9:53 AM

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Kansas City mayor names temporary replacement for ‘racist’ committee chair: Himself

Local

Kansas City mayor names temporary replacement for ‘racist’ committee chair: Himself

September 22, 2020 12:52 PM

This Johnson County district plans to have all students back in classrooms next month

Overturned semitruck closes northeast corner of Kansas City’s downtown loop

September 22, 2020 11:51 AM

Hospice director says Catholic Charities fired her for calling out kickbacks: lawsuit

September 22, 2020 10:11 AM

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Senate GOP lines up with Trump to quickly fill court seat

Nation & world

Senate GOP lines up with Trump to quickly fill court seat

September 22, 2020 11:46 AM

Who’s a hypocrite? GOP, Dems debate past comments on court

September 22, 2020 8:58 AM

Can coronavirus spread through the air? CDC reverses updated guidance

Trump, without evidence, says RBG’s dying wish to granddaughter was fabricated by Dems

September 21, 2020 10:00 AM

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Why is Kansas Democrat Barbara Bollier making volunteers sign non-disclosure agreements?

Opinion

Why is Kansas Democrat Barbara Bollier making volunteers sign non-disclosure agreements?

September 22, 2020 5:00 AM

Sen. Roy Blunt calls GOP position on replacing Ruth Bader Ginsburg ‘tradition.’ It’s not

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

Letter: I’m a former Republican from Kansas. We need Democrats to clean up this mess

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

Delay at KCI? Council’s bungled contract could slow progress on new airport terminal

September 21, 2020 5:00 AM

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Human Subjects No. 8 and 14: Inside the trials for a COVID-19 vaccine in Kansas City

At least three drug companies, including AstraZeneca, are conducting coronavirus vaccine tests in Kansas City. There are risks involved with any clinical trial.

Blogs & Columns

Former NFL quarterback: Chiefs must improve or they’ll be ‘door stomped’ by Ravens

September 22, 2020 11:54 AM

Chiefs drop in some NFL power rankings after overtime win against Chargers

September 22, 2020 10:08 AM

Cousin of rapper Nelly sentenced for defrauding former Chiefs player out of $250,000

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A sweep for ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Succession’ tops Emmy Awards

“Schitt’s Creek” has capped a huge night at the Emmy Awards — completing a historic sweep of the show’s comedy categories.

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Horrors of slavery at center of Janelle Monae’s ‘Antebellum’

Movie News & Reviews

Horrors of slavery at center of Janelle Monae’s ‘Antebellum’

September 16, 2020 4:53 PM

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Your guide to Kansas City Halloween events: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more

Entertainment

Your guide to Kansas City Halloween events: Haunted houses, pumpkin patches and more

September 17, 2020 5:00 AM

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