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Messi had 29 goals, 19 assists through 28 games for Inter Miami, which won the MLS Cup trophy on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
Lionel Messi wins second straight MLS MVP after historic Inter Miami season
Messi had 29 goals, 19 assists through 28 games for Inter Miami, which won the MLS Cup trophy on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Messi had 29 goals, 19 assists through 28 games for Inter Miami, which won the MLS Cup trophy on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps.
Not letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities can make the cost of a college education prohibitive.
Young, undocumented immigrants are finding it increasingly hard to attend college as South Carolina and other states restrict in-state tuition or ban them altogether
Not letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities can make the cost of a college education prohibitive.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Not letting undocumented students pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities can make the cost of a college education prohibitive.
President Donald Trump's White House claims that "Democrats allowed a $1+ billion heist to take plac...
Trump claims Minnesota lost billions to fraud. The evidence to date isn’t close.
President Donald Trump's White House claims that "Democrats allowed a $1+ billion heist to take plac...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:20 AM
President Donald Trump's White House claims that "Democrats allowed a $1+ billion heist to take plac...
Christmas dinner won’t include him.
A pig named ‘Six Seven’ gets pardoned by the Miami-Dade mayor. Take a look
Christmas dinner won’t include him.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Christmas dinner won’t include him.
The K-State Wildcats bounced back from a four-game losing streak with a win over Mississippi Valley State.
Is there time for Kansas State’s basketball season to get back on track?
The K-State Wildcats bounced back from a four-game losing streak with a win over Mississippi Valley State.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The K-State Wildcats bounced back from a four-game losing streak with a win over Mississippi Valley State.
What to know about the benefits.
Who will get Social Security increase first? See the payment breakdown
What to know about the benefits.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
What to know about the benefits.
The white or silver newer pickup truck was driving recklessly on Dec. 2 and crashed into a wooden light pole before fleeing the scene.
Overland Park police seek the public’s help in locating truck involved in crash
The white or silver newer pickup truck was driving recklessly on Dec. 2 and crashed into a wooden light pole before fleeing the scene.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
The white or silver newer pickup truck was driving recklessly on Dec. 2 and crashed into a wooden light pole before fleeing the scene.
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 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Replacing skim and 1% milk in school lunches isn’t about scoring political points — it’s about healthier kids, Kansas senator says.
The Kansas City Royals had luck on their side Tuesday night, making a huge jump in the MLB Draft lottery.
Here's where they'll be picking next year:
Here's where they'll be picking next year:
Royals jump 10 spots in MLB Draft lottery. They’ll have a top-10 pick next year
The Kansas City Royals had luck on their side Tuesday night. They made a big jump in the MLB Draft lottery.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Kansas City Royals had luck on their side Tuesday night, making a huge jump in the MLB Draft lottery.
Here's where they'll be picking next year:
Here's where they'll be picking next year:
Ceballos, who said he “always voted for all the Republicans,” faces deportation if he’s convicted of felony charges, a DHS official said.
Small-town Kansas mayor resigns, facing deportation for voting as a non-citizen
Ceballos, who said he “always voted for all the Republicans,” faces deportation if he’s convicted of felony charges, a DHS official said.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Ceballos, who said he “always voted for all the Republicans,” faces deportation if he’s convicted of felony charges, a DHS official said.
The Royals are targeting two areas in a potential trade or free-agent acquisition. They probably won’t be looking at a different spot.
What I’m hearing about the Kansas City Royals at Day 2 of MLB Winter Meetings
The Royals are targeting two areas in a potential trade or free-agent acquisition. They probably won’t be looking at a different spot.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Royals are targeting two areas in a potential trade or free-agent acquisition. They probably won’t be looking at a different spot.
Last week marked one year since Roger Golubski died ahead of his federal criminal trial in KCK. Local women say they still need answers.
A year after disgraced ex-cop Golubski died, KCK women say they’re still fighting
Last week marked one year since Roger Golubski died ahead of his federal criminal trial in KCK. Local women say they still need answers.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Last week marked one year since Roger Golubski died ahead of his federal criminal trial in KCK. Local women say they still need answers.
The 1880 building is being converted into a 45-room hotel across four stories.
Historic building in Kansas City’s River Market to become boutique hotel
The 1880 building is being converted into a 45-room hotel across four stories.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
The 1880 building is being converted into a 45-room hotel across four stories.
A Kansas City man allegedly fatally shot a man in June 2024 because he was angry with the way he spoke to a relative, court documents state.
Man was ‘mad’ at victim for way he spoke to relative before shooting: court documents
A Kansas City man allegedly fatally shot a man in June 2024 because he was angry with the way he spoke to a relative, court documents state.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A Kansas City man allegedly fatally shot a man in June 2024 because he was angry with the way he spoke to a relative, court documents state.
Connor Dawson is set for a dream opportunity with the Kansas City Royals. One MLB manager gave a strong endorsement.
Royals’ new assistant hitting coach is from KC — and received strong endorsement
Connor Dawson is set for a dream opportunity with the Kansas City Royals. One MLB manager gave a strong endorsement.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Connor Dawson is set for a dream opportunity with the Kansas City Royals. One MLB manager gave a strong endorsement.
The critically acclaimed frontman embarks on a worldwide tour in 2026, including a stop in Kansas City.
Talking Heads lead singer brings tour to KC in 2026. Tickets on sale soon
The critically acclaimed frontman embarks on a worldwide tour in 2026, including a stop in Kansas City.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The critically acclaimed frontman embarks on a worldwide tour in 2026, including a stop in Kansas City.
“We want you to estimate what that tax bill is and pay that by December 31,” the interim county executive said.
Jackson County tells business building owners to guess when paying their taxes
“We want you to estimate what that tax bill is and pay that by December 31,” the interim county executive said.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:10 PM
“We want you to estimate what that tax bill is and pay that by December 31,” the interim county executive said.
“Missouri’s elections aren’t decided in California,” the Republican lawmaker wrote in the now-deleted post.
Missouri lawmaker slams elections ‘decided in California.’ She missed one detail
“Missouri’s elections aren’t decided in California,” the Republican lawmaker wrote in the now-deleted post.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
“Missouri’s elections aren’t decided in California,” the Republican lawmaker wrote in the now-deleted post.
KU volleyball has played its Sweet 16 opponent 89 times ... and never won
For KU volleyball to advance in Sweet 16 of NCAAs, the Jayhawks must defy history
KU volleyball has played its Sweet 16 opponent 89 times ... and never won
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December 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
KU volleyball has played its Sweet 16 opponent 89 times ... and never won
Shots were fired during a Missouri Highway Patrol chase involving a driver already on probation for two hit-and-run crashes — including one that killed a Chiefs fan.
Driver in Missouri police chase was on probation in fatal Arrowhead hit-and-run
Shots were fired during a Missouri Highway Patrol chase involving a driver already on probation for two hit-and-run crashes — including one that killed a Chiefs fan.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Shots were fired during a Missouri Highway Patrol chase involving a driver already on probation for two hit-and-run crashes — including one that killed a Chiefs fan.
Seven of the 10 members of the High School Activities Association board are already white men. From Toriano Porter:
Can white man be discriminated against on 70% white male Missouri sports board? | Opinion
Seven of the 10 members of the High School Activities Association board are already white men. From Toriano Porter:
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December 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Seven of the 10 members of the High School Activities Association board are already white men. From Toriano Porter:
The prison company’s decision to re-apply for a zoning permit comes after months of arguing in court that it shouldn’t have to.
CoreCivic reverses course, asks Leavenworth for permission to operate ICE prison
The prison company’s decision to re-apply for a zoning permit comes after months of arguing in court that it shouldn’t have to.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The prison company’s decision to re-apply for a zoning permit comes after months of arguing in court that it shouldn’t have to.
It was a painstaking process for Mizzou football and Virginia to land in the Gator Bowl. The matchup changed after a late decision.
How Missouri football and Virginia were paired in the Gator Bowl — with a twist
It was a painstaking process for Mizzou football and Virginia to land in the Gator Bowl. The matchup changed after a late decision.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 PM
It was a painstaking process for Mizzou football and Virginia to land in the Gator Bowl. The matchup changed after a late decision.
This is not the type of NFL historical note the Chiefs want, but it’s how the season has gone for KC.
Chiefs are only the second team in NFL history to have this weird scoring oddity
This is not the type of NFL historical note the Chiefs want, but it’s how the season has gone for KC.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
This is not the type of NFL historical note the Chiefs want, but it’s how the season has gone for KC.
“I feel like I can be a spark plug and help the guys by coming off the bench.”
Why K-State basketball guard David Castillo volunteered to leave starting lineup
“I feel like I can be a spark plug and help the guys by coming off the bench.”
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December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
“I feel like I can be a spark plug and help the guys by coming off the bench.”