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Under new sentence, Kansan who killed her rapist could still spend life in prison

Melinda Henneberger

Under new sentence, Kansan who killed her rapist could still spend life in prison

“And this whole #MeToo movement: Do you have to have money to get that?”
Pete Coones, RIP: Kansas convicted him with lies. Now we should name a law after him

Melinda Henneberger

Pete Coones, RIP: Kansas convicted him with lies. Now we should name a law after him

Join Ken Burns and Lynn Novick for a live conversation about ‘Hemingway’ documentary

Melinda Henneberger

Join Ken Burns and Lynn Novick for a live conversation about ‘Hemingway’ documentary

Assault victim on Westport massage business: ‘If they had rats, they’d be shut down’

Melinda Henneberger

Assault victim on Westport massage business: ‘If they had rats, they’d be shut down’

February 16, 2021, 5:00 AM
‘He’s enjoying it’: KC murder defendant tortures family of victim Tabitha Birdsong

Melinda Henneberger

‘He’s enjoying it’: KC murder defendant tortures family of victim Tabitha Birdsong

‘I’ll throw your Black ass in jail’: Kansas City, Kansas is still waiting for justice

Melinda Henneberger

‘I’ll throw your Black ass in jail’: Kansas City, Kansas is still waiting for justice

Why is Missouri pro-life group defending intentions of rioters at deadly Capitol siege?

Melinda Henneberger

Why is Missouri pro-life group defending intentions of rioters at deadly Capitol siege?

Why is Roger Golubski, an accused rapist and former KCK cop, still walking around free?

Melinda Henneberger

Why is Roger Golubski, an accused rapist and former KCK cop, still walking around free?

January 3, 2021, 5:00 AM

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‘SNL’ skit goes on an awkward ride at Worlds of Fun, and Kansas Citians are loving it

KC Proud Boys had big role in Capitol riot and may be growing. ‘It’s a huge concern’

February 28, 2021, 5:00 AM

How do Kansas lawmakers plan to pay for a $500 million tax cut? With federal tax dollars

Johnson County not reporting data, rest of KC metro adds fewer than 50 COVID-19 cases

Why one KU performance stood out in win over Baylor: ‘Guys, he’s like Deion Sanders’

Kansan Lisa Montgomery will soon be executed. She ‘never had a chance’ — or a friend

Melinda Henneberger

Kansan Lisa Montgomery will soon be executed. She ‘never had a chance’ — or a friend

Kansas prosecutor who made false statements cried, but does that mean she’s sorry?

Melinda Henneberger

Kansas prosecutor who made false statements cried, but does that mean she’s sorry?

KC nursing home never told patient’s son she died of COVID. Her death certificate did

Melinda Henneberger

KC nursing home never told patient’s son she died of COVID. Her death certificate did

This Kansas prosecutor keeps getting away with misconduct. Will she ever be punished?

Melinda Henneberger

This Kansas prosecutor keeps getting away with misconduct. Will she ever be punished?

Kansas and Missouri voters rejected science and competence in this election. Now what?

Melinda Henneberger

Kansas and Missouri voters rejected science and competence in this election. Now what?

Why the rush to execute mentally ill Kansas woman whose life Donald Trump could spare?

Melinda Henneberger

Why the rush to execute mentally ill Kansas woman whose life Donald Trump could spare?

November 16, 2020, 5:00 AM
Kansas prosecutor induced perjury to convict mailman of murder. Will he be punished?

Melinda Henneberger

Kansas prosecutor induced perjury to convict mailman of murder. Will he be punished?

Even the judge cried at innocence hearing for KCK postman now free after 12 years

Melinda Henneberger

Even the judge cried at innocence hearing for KCK postman now free after 12 years

‘A referendum on the republic’ — Martin Sheen on ‘The Trump Show’ and the election

Melinda Henneberger

‘A referendum on the republic’ — Martin Sheen on ‘The Trump Show’ and the election

October 30, 2020, 5:00 AM
Kansas Democratic House candidate with history of blackmail threatens to vote with GOP

Melinda Henneberger

Kansas Democratic House candidate with history of blackmail threatens to vote with GOP

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley would rather not talk about the GOP’s ‘Josh Hawley problem’

Melinda Henneberger

Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley would rather not talk about the GOP’s ‘Josh Hawley problem’

October 14, 2020, 5:00 AM
‘Embarrassing’: KC-area principal runs on court to make team remove racial unity shirts

Melinda Henneberger

‘Embarrassing’: KC-area principal runs on court to make team remove racial unity shirts

KCPD detective tells rape victim who says she’s not OK, ‘Well you’re alive, right?’

Melinda Henneberger

KCPD detective tells rape victim who says she’s not OK, ‘Well you’re alive, right?’

Democrats, if you attack Amy Coney Barrett over charismatic group, it will backfire

Melinda Henneberger

Democrats, if you attack Amy Coney Barrett over charismatic group, it will backfire

September 28, 2020, 3:38 PM
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