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“Today, we’ve won the first round in this fight against gerrymandering, but their plan to cheat the system isn’t over,” Sharice Davids said.
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Kansas Republicans fail to muster votes for redistricting special session
“Today, we’ve won the first round in this fight against gerrymandering, but their plan to cheat the system isn’t over,” Sharice Davids said.
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It’s been a year since the near-total ban was overturned, but the General Assembly is trying to trick the people again in 2026. | Opinion
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Missourians voted for abortion rights. Politicians keep fighting freedom | Opinion
It’s been a year since the near-total ban was overturned, but the General Assembly is trying to trick the people again in 2026. | Opinion
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about 1 hour ago
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KC Mayor Quinton Lucas should have stayed in his own lane, says Toriano Porter. | Opinion
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Independence voters paid no mind to Lucas, confirming 4-day school week | Opinion
KC Mayor Quinton Lucas should have stayed in his own lane, says Toriano Porter. | Opinion
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about 2 hours ago
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“We’re going to have some fun in D.C. We’re going to break a few eggs, make a few omelettes. Make a couple people cry,” Penn said in May.
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Meet the former Kansas lawmaker fighting for Trump admin to keep SNAP aid frozen
“We’re going to have some fun in D.C. We’re going to break a few eggs, make a few omelettes. Make a couple people cry,” Penn said in May.
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about 3 hours ago
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Here are the hotels in Kansas City that could serve as a home away from home for national soccer teams playing in the 2026 World Cup.
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FIFA identifies team hotels for nations that pick World Cup base camp in KC area
Here are the hotels in Kansas City that could serve as a home away from home for national soccer teams playing in the 2026 World Cup.
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about 4 hours ago
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Andy Reid loves this caramel apple pie. The business is now eyeing multiple KC area locations.
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Popular KC-area pie seller (and Andy Reid favorite) is opening a brick and mortar
Andy Reid loves this caramel apple pie. The business is now eyeing multiple KC area locations.
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about 5 hours ago
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“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job,” U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said.
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5 men arrested, detained in chains by federal agents in Johnson County, video shows
“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job,” U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor said.
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about 6 hours ago
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Dennis Gates’ Missouri Tigers are scorching the nets so far this season. They’ll be tested by real competition this week.
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Mizzou basketball’s offense erupts in win over VMI. The first real test is next
Dennis Gates’ Missouri Tigers are scorching the nets so far this season. They’ll be tested by real competition this week.
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about 7 hours ago
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The Mayor’s Commission on Reparations is asking for stories from the community. You can join a forum later this month, submit a survey or share your story online.
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You can share your experiences around racism in KC as city considers reparations
The Mayor’s Commission on Reparations is asking for stories from the community. You can join a forum later this month, submit a survey or share your story online.
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about 7 hours ago
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The swipe tax would hurt mom-and-pop shops and cost buyers tens of millions of dollars. | Opinion
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Missouri wants to charge you more to pay by credit card — without your say | Opinion
The swipe tax would hurt mom-and-pop shops and cost buyers tens of millions of dollars. | Opinion
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about 8 hours ago
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Nearly 850,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
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Powerball player just misses $474 million jackpot — but still wins big in Texas
Nearly 850,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
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about 8 hours ago
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Firefighters were called Sunday afternoon to the 4900 block of Woodland Avenue where they found two homes on fire.
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Two adults and pet displaced after fire burned multiple homes in Kansas City
Firefighters were called Sunday afternoon to the 4900 block of Woodland Avenue where they found two homes on fire.
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about 9 hours ago
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The largest earthquake so far registered a 3.8 magnitude, experts say.
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Swarm of more than 20 quakes shakes San Francisco Bay Area, seismologists say
The largest earthquake so far registered a 3.8 magnitude, experts say.
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about 9 hours ago
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A $14M, 18-month Waldo renovation at West 75th and Wornall was scarred by illegal sideshows that damaged the new logo and pavement. Police are investigating the midnight event.
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KC intersection blemished by sideshows after recent multimillion dollar upgrades
A $14M, 18-month Waldo renovation at West 75th and Wornall was scarred by illegal sideshows that damaged the new logo and pavement. Police are investigating the midnight event.
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about 10 hours ago
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Gotham stuns KC in front of chilly crowd at CPKC Stadium.
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Kansas City Current ousted from first round of NWSL playoffs. So what happened?
Gotham stuns KC in front of chilly crowd at CPKC Stadium.
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about 11 hours ago
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Rescuers recovered his body from a rockpile using ropes, deputies say.
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65-year-old slips and falls 130 feet to death in Grand Canyon, Arizona cops say
Rescuers recovered his body from a rockpile using ropes, deputies say.
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about 11 hours ago
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The woman’s accidental ticket purchase landed her on a game show.
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Lottery player hits wrong button on kiosk — but ends up winning big prize in Ohio
The woman’s accidental ticket purchase landed her on a game show.
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about 12 hours ago
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“We have ultimately been brought to an abrupt and difficult conclusion that we could not continue any longer,” the business said, in part.
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After lawsuit and business losses, KC coffee shop will close all locations
“We have ultimately been brought to an abrupt and difficult conclusion that we could not continue any longer,” the business said, in part.
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about 13 hours ago
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What did Missouri do well against Texas A&M? And which areas fell short?
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Mizzou football report card: Grading the Missouri Tigers’ loss to Texas A&M
What did Missouri do well against Texas A&M? And which areas fell short?
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about 14 hours ago
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Other employees ran for cover as shots rang out, police said.
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Employee kills 3 co-workers at landscaping supply business, Texas cops say
Other employees ran for cover as shots rang out, police said.
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about 14 hours ago
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Here’s beat writer Shreyas Laddha’s report card from KU’s road loss vs. Arizona.
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Kansas Jayhawks football grades: Report card from KU’s tough loss vs. Arizona
Here’s beat writer Shreyas Laddha’s report card from KU’s road loss vs. Arizona.
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about 15 hours ago
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He wanted to make a statement against Darryn Peterson and Kansas basketball. Here’s what led to it.
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Why one UNC player felt ‘disrespected’ & ‘(ticked) off’ playing KU basketball
He wanted to make a statement against Darryn Peterson and Kansas basketball. Here’s what led to it.
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about 15 hours ago
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The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak, which has reached California, Texas, Washington and seven other states.
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Botulism hospitalizes 13 babies and causes a formula recall from Publix, others
The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak, which has reached California, Texas, Washington and seven other states.
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about 15 hours ago
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“I never get tired of the ‘Fish Fry,’ its longtime host said.
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‘Fish Fry’ still sizzling after 40 years on Kansas City public radio
“I never get tired of the ‘Fish Fry,’ its longtime host said.
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about 16 hours ago
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Nearly 850,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
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Powerball player just misses $474 million jackpot — but wins big in Georgia
Nearly 850,000 Powerball tickets sold in the United States also won prizes ranging from $4 to $100,000, the lottery said.
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about 16 hours ago
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The chain has been called the "Tiffany's of the South."It's also a Tiffany's dealer.The stores will be open until inthe ventory has been sold off.
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127-year-old jewelry chain closing forever, no bankruptcy
The chain has been called the "Tiffany's of the South."It's also a Tiffany's dealer.The stores will be open until inthe ventory has been sold off.
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about 17 hours ago
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Hometown real estate company Archway Homes, owned by husband and wife team Jon and Stacy Bichelmeyer, has been buying homes in all conditions for more than 20 years without the often painful and stressful selling process.
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With Archway Homes, selling your house ‘as is’ never felt so good!
Hometown real estate company Archway Homes, owned by husband and wife team Jon and Stacy Bichelmeyer, has been buying homes in all conditions for more than 20 years without the often painful and stressful selling process.
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about 17 hours ago
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The Republican U.S. representative sent an official email claiming undocumented immigrants get Affordable Care Act funding. That’s false. | Opinion
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Kansas deserves honest representation. Ron Estes isn’t delivering it | Opinion
The Republican U.S. representative sent an official email claiming undocumented immigrants get Affordable Care Act funding. That’s false. | Opinion
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about 17 hours ago
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“Love your people, support your people, check on your people and give back as much as you can.”
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Car wreck took his leg. Nonprofit backed by KC event helped get back his life
“Love your people, support your people, check on your people and give back as much as you can.”
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about 18 hours ago
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Just how legal are the electronic gaming machines proliferating across Kansas City?
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Inside KC’s strip-mall casinos, where the bets are real but the laws are murky
Just how legal are the electronic gaming machines proliferating across Kansas City?
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about 19 hours ago
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Hunger and illness have become bargaining chips in a game where the well-fed debate the needs of the hungry. From our readers:
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Lawmakers force food assistance and health care to battle it out | Opinion
Hunger and illness have become bargaining chips in a game where the well-fed debate the needs of the hungry. From our readers:
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about 20 hours ago
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In a time of hunger, this unique social enterprise in Kansas City is based on respecting the people its helps through body, mind and soul. From Yvette Walker:
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Handout to hand up: The Prospect KC feeds, trains and motivates community | Opinion
In a time of hunger, this unique social enterprise in Kansas City is based on respecting the people its helps through body, mind and soul. From Yvette Walker:
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about 20 hours ago
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The emotions and humor ran high at the event led by “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis.
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Thundergong! goes ‘Golden’: 4 highlights from record-setting KC charity event
The emotions and humor ran high at the event led by “Ted Lasso” star Jason Sudeikis.
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about 20 hours ago
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, poetically signed into law on July 4, is having devastating effects on rural communities like Hermann. | Opinion
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Small-town Missouri is feeling the pain from Trump’s health care cuts | Opinion
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, poetically signed into law on July 4, is having devastating effects on rural communities like Hermann. | Opinion
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about 20 hours ago
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Another popular restaurant chain has shut down yet another location, adding to a wave of closures sweeping through the dining industry.
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Popular sports bar restaurant chain quietly closes another location
Another popular restaurant chain has shut down yet another location, adding to a wave of closures sweeping through the dining industry.
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about 23 hours ago
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Thundergong! 2025 raised over $1.1 million for amputees.
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Jason Sudeikis’ charity fundraiser in Kansas City sets new record. Here’s how
Thundergong! 2025 raised over $1.1 million for amputees.
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“You’ve got to put your guts back in, and you’ve got to find something else to fight for,” Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
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Has Mizzou football plateaued just outside elite? Loss to Texas A&M tells a story
“You’ve got to put your guts back in, and you’ve got to find something else to fight for,” Mizzou coach Eli Drinkwitz said.
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Instant reaction from Kansas State’s second basketball game of the season
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Three takeaways from Kansas State’s home basketball victory against Bellarmine
Instant reaction from Kansas State’s second basketball game of the season
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Should the Kansas Jayhawks have gone for it on fourth down? Here’s what Lance Leipold said after losing to Arizona.
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Lance Leipold explains 4th-down call in KU’s loss — and what could’ve changed it
Should the Kansas Jayhawks have gone for it on fourth down? Here’s what Lance Leipold said after losing to Arizona.
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Are Missouri’s College Football Playoff hopes officially dead?
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Missouri Tigers blown out at home by No. 3 Texas A&M: Takeaways & reaction
Are Missouri’s College Football Playoff hopes officially dead?
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The Jayhawks were moments away from bowl eligibility. Here’s what went wrong.
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Kansas Jayhawks falter in final moments, fall to Arizona: Here are the takeaways
The Jayhawks were moments away from bowl eligibility. Here’s what went wrong.
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Missouri State Bears football is 4-1 in Conference USA.
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Missouri State Bears win 4th straight; Bearcats and Gorillas headed for showdown
Missouri State Bears football is 4-1 in Conference USA.
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Blue Valley Southwest claimed its sixth championship.
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See who won Kansas state championships in boys high school soccer on Saturday
Blue Valley Southwest claimed its sixth championship.
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Bringing down the cost of meat isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue. | Opinion
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We Kansas ranchers know why beef prices soared. Politicians aren’t helping | Opinion
Bringing down the cost of meat isn’t a Republican or Democratic issue. | Opinion
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The Kansas senator has a so-called fix, but ending subsidy expansions would raise premiums and hurt those needing insurance. From our readers:
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Sen. Roger Marshall's ACA claims and new plan don’t add up | Opinion
The Kansas senator has a so-called fix, but ending subsidy expansions would raise premiums and hurt those needing insurance. From our readers:
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Elsa McGrain was on a run Thursday evening when she was struck by a vehicle near the Lawrence Regional Airport.
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Woman killed in hit-and-run while running in Lawrence identified as KU student
Elsa McGrain was on a run Thursday evening when she was struck by a vehicle near the Lawrence Regional Airport.
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Her lawsuit against AG Kris Kobach is about getting food aid to the Kansans who need it, not showing loyalty to Donald Trump. | Opinion
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Gov. Kelly might lose in court, but she’s on the right side of SNAP fight | Opinion
Her lawsuit against AG Kris Kobach is about getting food aid to the Kansans who need it, not showing loyalty to Donald Trump. | Opinion
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The toy brand filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and is attempting a comeback.
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Once-massive toy chain returns to Kansas City area with seasonal spot
The toy brand filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and is attempting a comeback.
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The Derby football product has announced several commitments and transfers in the past few years.
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From the moment he committed to K-State, Dylan Edwards has walked an erratic path
The Derby football product has announced several commitments and transfers in the past few years.
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Highway 350 will close down completely at the Noland Road intersection this weekend as a bridge comes down.
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Construction backups have hit Highway 350 and Noland Road in KC — again. Here’s why
Highway 350 will close down completely at the Noland Road intersection this weekend as a bridge comes down.
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