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The Royals need to improve their outfield mix in 2026.
Royals will seek offense at Winter Meetings. Here’s a look at potential targets
The Royals need to improve their outfield mix in 2026.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The Royals need to improve their outfield mix in 2026.
In many ways, adding a third player into the greatest of all time argument (GOAT) for sodas would be like debating Michael Jordan versus Lebron James versus Charles Barkley.
Coca-Cola and Pepsi rival brings back iconic cola brand
In many ways, adding a third player into the greatest of all time argument (GOAT) for sodas would be like debating Michael Jordan versus Lebron James versus Charles Barkley.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In many ways, adding a third player into the greatest of all time argument (GOAT) for sodas would be like debating Michael Jordan versus Lebron James versus Charles Barkley.
Paramount+ made its final decision on a potential third season of "Landman.".
Paramount+ Makes Final Decision on 'Landman' Season 3 Amid Drop in Rotten Tomatoes Score
Paramount+ made its final decision on a potential third season of "Landman.".
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December 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Paramount+ made its final decision on a potential third season of "Landman.".
Here is how 67 national NFL pundits see the Chiefs-Texans matchup unfolding on “Sunday Night Football.”
Here is who national experts predict will win Houston Texans at KC Chiefs game
Here is how 67 national NFL pundits see the Chiefs-Texans matchup unfolding on “Sunday Night Football.”
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December 7, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Here is how 67 national NFL pundits see the Chiefs-Texans matchup unfolding on “Sunday Night Football.”
Both Burger King and Wendy's have closed, or plan to close, hundreds of restaurants.
McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's rival Hardee's closing more restaurants
Both Burger King and Wendy's have closed, or plan to close, hundreds of restaurants.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Both Burger King and Wendy's have closed, or plan to close, hundreds of restaurants.
Let’s take a look at some players to watch when soccer’s grand stage descends on Arrowhead Stadium.
Messi and who else? Kansas City’s World Cup games include these 5 notable players
Let’s take a look at some players to watch when soccer’s grand stage descends on Arrowhead Stadium.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Let’s take a look at some players to watch when soccer’s grand stage descends on Arrowhead Stadium.
A primary architect of the far-right Project 2025 admitted it’s a “back door” for a national pornography ban. | Opinion
Missouri and Kansas didn’t vote for age verification — and it can’t stop porn | Opinion
A primary architect of the far-right Project 2025 admitted it’s a “back door” for a national pornography ban. | Opinion
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December 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
A primary architect of the far-right Project 2025 admitted it’s a “back door” for a national pornography ban. | Opinion
A Kansas City resident denounces Donald Trump’s insults and urges Congress and the courts to address his behavior. From our readers:
No mas: Stop with the bullying and crass language, Mr. President | Opinion
A Kansas City resident denounces Donald Trump’s insults and urges Congress and the courts to address his behavior. From our readers:
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December 7, 2025 at 11:40 AM
A Kansas City resident denounces Donald Trump’s insults and urges Congress and the courts to address his behavior. From our readers:
The tragic crash of a Wichita-to-Washington flight in January and the recent federal shutdown revealed real vulnerabilities. | Opinion
Privatizing air traffic control would hurt rural America and risk safety | Opinion
The tragic crash of a Wichita-to-Washington flight in January and the recent federal shutdown revealed real vulnerabilities. | Opinion
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December 7, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The tragic crash of a Wichita-to-Washington flight in January and the recent federal shutdown revealed real vulnerabilities. | Opinion
Other states give utility customers options, and they’ve seen growth in electricity production and ability to satisfy demand. | Opinion
Missouri pays too much for electricity. We deserve market competition | Opinion
Other states give utility customers options, and they’ve seen growth in electricity production and ability to satisfy demand. | Opinion
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December 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Other states give utility customers options, and they’ve seen growth in electricity production and ability to satisfy demand. | Opinion
Waldo, Overland Park and Prairie Village eateries had some of the most health code violations in the metro recently.
‘Fuzzy buildup,’ moldy peppers: Latest Kansas City-area restaurant inspections
Waldo, Overland Park and Prairie Village eateries had some of the most health code violations in the metro recently.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Waldo, Overland Park and Prairie Village eateries had some of the most health code violations in the metro recently.
Give the gift of a creative outlet this holiday season! We've come up with 15 crafty gifts for anyone who loves a project.
Crafty Gifts to Give Your Friends a Creative Outlet This Christmas
Give the gift of a creative outlet this holiday season! We've come up with 15 crafty gifts for anyone who loves a project.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Give the gift of a creative outlet this holiday season! We've come up with 15 crafty gifts for anyone who loves a project.
“I really don’t want other families, or visitors coming into town, to go through what we went through,” said Rebecca King of Overland Park of her short-term rental fiasco.
$5K KC Airbnb ‘nightmare’ could be cautionary tale before World Cup, family warns
“I really don’t want other families, or visitors coming into town, to go through what we went through,” said Rebecca King of Overland Park of her short-term rental fiasco.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“I really don’t want other families, or visitors coming into town, to go through what we went through,” said Rebecca King of Overland Park of her short-term rental fiasco.
Americans are increasingly over the "slop bowl." Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava - once stars of the r...
The end of the lunch bowl era
Americans are increasingly over the "slop bowl." Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava - once stars of the r...
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December 7, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Americans are increasingly over the "slop bowl." Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava - once stars of the r...
It was a slugfest in St. Joe, but the Tigers came out on top for the championship.
Lee’s Summit outlasts Nixa for Missouri Class 6 state high school football title
It was a slugfest in St. Joe, but the Tigers came out on top for the championship.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:10 AM
It was a slugfest in St. Joe, but the Tigers came out on top for the championship.
It’s the second Missouri Class 4 championship in the past two years for Kearney.
Kearney Bulldogs wrap up perfect season with football program’s 6th state title
It’s the second Missouri Class 4 championship in the past two years for Kearney.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It’s the second Missouri Class 4 championship in the past two years for Kearney.
The Cornhuskers defeated the Wildcats in three sets Saturday evening.
Kansas State volleyball team bows out of NCAA Tournament with loss to Nebraska
The Cornhuskers defeated the Wildcats in three sets Saturday evening.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
The Cornhuskers defeated the Wildcats in three sets Saturday evening.
Darryn Peterson addresses unnamed individuals “who have been mad at me on Twitter.”
KU Jayhawk Darryn Peterson discusses injury situation in video on YouTube
Darryn Peterson addresses unnamed individuals “who have been mad at me on Twitter.”
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December 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Darryn Peterson addresses unnamed individuals “who have been mad at me on Twitter.”
“I have to stand up for my guys.”
K-State coach Jerome Tang explains his technical foul after loss to Seton Hall
“I have to stand up for my guys.”
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December 7, 2025 at 2:10 AM
“I have to stand up for my guys.”
Here’s a prediction and betting odds for Sunday’s Border War showdown at T-Mobile Center.
KU basketball game prediction: Can Jayhawks beat Mizzou on Sunday in Kansas City?
Here’s a prediction and betting odds for Sunday’s Border War showdown at T-Mobile Center.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Here’s a prediction and betting odds for Sunday’s Border War showdown at T-Mobile Center.
Among the countries coming to KC for the 2026 World Cup are Argentina and the Netherlands. Both fanbases traditionally travel well.
Is Kansas City ready for 650,000 World Cup visitors? Could be even more than that
Among the countries coming to KC for the 2026 World Cup are Argentina and the Netherlands. Both fanbases traditionally travel well.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Among the countries coming to KC for the 2026 World Cup are Argentina and the Netherlands. Both fanbases traditionally travel well.
Replacing skim and 1% milk in school lunches isn’t about scoring political points — it’s about healthier kids, Kansas senator says.
Senator Roger Marshall: Whole milk best for most school children | Opinion
Replacing skim and 1% milk in school lunches isn’t about scoring political points — it’s about healthier kids, Kansas senator says.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Replacing skim and 1% milk in school lunches isn’t about scoring political points — it’s about healthier kids, Kansas senator says.
Instant reaction from Kansas State’s home basketball game against Seton Hall.
Kansas State has lost four games in a row. Takeaways from its loss to Seton Hall
Instant reaction from Kansas State’s home basketball game against Seton Hall.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Instant reaction from Kansas State’s home basketball game against Seton Hall.
Customers flocked to Monstera’s Books for their grand reopening Saturday after a fire shut down the store for months, forcing renovations.
Johnson County book, plant shop reopens after fire forced months-long closure
Customers flocked to Monstera’s Books for their grand reopening Saturday after a fire shut down the store for months, forcing renovations.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Customers flocked to Monstera’s Books for their grand reopening Saturday after a fire shut down the store for months, forcing renovations.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of KU’s tipoff against Mizzou on Sunday afternoon in KC.
Kansas Jayhawks basketball vs. Missouri Tigers: Probable starters, time, TV
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of KU’s tipoff against Mizzou on Sunday afternoon in KC.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of KU’s tipoff against Mizzou on Sunday afternoon in KC.