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These top Super Bowl moments include Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and ... Kelce’s mother, Donna.
7 Chiefs plays make list of top 60 mic’d-up Super Bowl moments, including No. 1
These top Super Bowl moments include Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and ... Kelce’s mother, Donna.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
These top Super Bowl moments include Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce and ... Kelce’s mother, Donna.
Despite resident concerns and pushback, the Lenexa Planning Commission moves an affordable housing project forward to the City Council.
Lenexa advances plan to build 50 affordable homes after hours of resident feedback
Despite resident concerns and pushback, the Lenexa Planning Commission moves an affordable housing project forward to the City Council.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Despite resident concerns and pushback, the Lenexa Planning Commission moves an affordable housing project forward to the City Council.
Gunfire erupted between staff members at a Johnson County senior living facility early Tuesday, but no one was injured.
Employees exchange gunfire at Johnson County nursing home during argument
Gunfire erupted between staff members at a Johnson County senior living facility early Tuesday, but no one was injured.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Gunfire erupted between staff members at a Johnson County senior living facility early Tuesday, but no one was injured.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has made progress as he recovers from knee surgery.
Video shows Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes is making progress in return from surgery
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has made progress as he recovers from knee surgery.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has made progress as he recovers from knee surgery.
Missouri state Sen. Jason Bean backs a bill that critics say would politicize interscholastic sports in the state. From Toriano Porter:
Let MSHSAA members run the nonprofit, not politicians with axes to grind | Opinion
Missouri state Sen. Jason Bean backs a bill that critics say would politicize interscholastic sports in the state. From Toriano Porter:
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February 10, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Missouri state Sen. Jason Bean backs a bill that critics say would politicize interscholastic sports in the state. From Toriano Porter:
The Star’s Dominick Williams captured the exciting highlights of Monday night’s upset win.
20 photos of KU’s epic win over No. 1 Arizona — without Darryn Peterson
The Star’s Dominick Williams captured the exciting highlights of Monday night’s upset win.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:10 PM
The Star’s Dominick Williams captured the exciting highlights of Monday night’s upset win.
MU Hall of Famer Brock Olivo is on the move after spending three years as a Mizzou football special teams assistant.
Missouri Tigers football assistant, former star player leaves Columbia for NFL job
MU Hall of Famer Brock Olivo is on the move after spending three years as a Mizzou football special teams assistant.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
MU Hall of Famer Brock Olivo is on the move after spending three years as a Mizzou football special teams assistant.
Fans from different parts of the country noted Kansas fans didn’t rush the court after Jayhawks knocked off No. 1 Arizona.
KU fans praised nationally for not storming the court after Jayhawks beat Arizona
Fans from different parts of the country noted Kansas fans didn’t rush the court after Jayhawks knocked off No. 1 Arizona.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Fans from different parts of the country noted Kansas fans didn’t rush the court after Jayhawks knocked off No. 1 Arizona.
The City Council voted to cancel updated energy-saving rules. Quinton Lucas should veto it to save homeowners and renters big money. | Opinion
Smarter building codes save money. Mayor Lucas, don’t take KC backward | Opinion
The City Council voted to cancel updated energy-saving rules. Quinton Lucas should veto it to save homeowners and renters big money. | Opinion
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February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The City Council voted to cancel updated energy-saving rules. Quinton Lucas should veto it to save homeowners and renters big money. | Opinion
The Kansas men’s basketball team has done something no Division I program accomplished in the past 40 years.
KU did something unseen in college basketball in 40 years with win over Arizona
The Kansas men’s basketball team has done something no Division I program accomplished in the past 40 years.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The Kansas men’s basketball team has done something no Division I program accomplished in the past 40 years.
Despite some resident pushback, the Olathe City Council unanimously approved allocating local tax revenue generated at the 165-acre site off of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road.
Olathe votes unanimously to put local tax dollars toward new Chiefs facilities
Despite some resident pushback, the Olathe City Council unanimously approved allocating local tax revenue generated at the 165-acre site off of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Despite some resident pushback, the Olathe City Council unanimously approved allocating local tax revenue generated at the 165-acre site off of College Boulevard and Ridgeview Road.
Kansas achieved something it never had in its previous 1,001 games at Allen Fieldhouse. But the real story was how the Jayhawks did it.
Kansas’ stirring win over No. 1 Arizona rewrites one Darryn Peterson narrative
Kansas achieved something it never had in its previous 1,001 games at Allen Fieldhouse. But the real story was how the Jayhawks did it.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Kansas achieved something it never had in its previous 1,001 games at Allen Fieldhouse. But the real story was how the Jayhawks did it.
Bill Self celebrated KU basketball’s win over Arizona in style. Here’s what came next.
The most Bill Self player on Kansas basketball is a transfer. And it’s working
Bill Self celebrated KU basketball’s win over Arizona in style. Here’s what came next.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Bill Self celebrated KU basketball’s win over Arizona in style. Here’s what came next.
The college football season has ended, but for several former Missouri standouts, the evaluation process is only beginning.
Stock rising: Zion Young and other top Mizzou prospects preparing for NFL Draft
The college football season has ended, but for several former Missouri standouts, the evaluation process is only beginning.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The college football season has ended, but for several former Missouri standouts, the evaluation process is only beginning.
“What’s concerning is that she may have not gotten the resources that she needed and that’s available to her, probably because of her immigration status,” said KCK police chief.
Did fear of ICE keep KCK woman from seeking help before domestic violence death?
“What’s concerning is that she may have not gotten the resources that she needed and that’s available to her, probably because of her immigration status,” said KCK police chief.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:10 PM
“What’s concerning is that she may have not gotten the resources that she needed and that’s available to her, probably because of her immigration status,” said KCK police chief.
It’ll be the bar’s first location outside its namesake neighborhood.
40-year-old KC bar is opening its second location, this time in Johnson County
It’ll be the bar’s first location outside its namesake neighborhood.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:50 PM
It’ll be the bar’s first location outside its namesake neighborhood.
The future of the three-block strip of antique, curio and architectural salvage shops that line W. 45th Street in the West Plaza neighborhood is in question.
One man’s death means big change is coming to ‘antiques row’ in KC neighborhood
The future of the three-block strip of antique, curio and architectural salvage shops that line W. 45th Street in the West Plaza neighborhood is in question.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The future of the three-block strip of antique, curio and architectural salvage shops that line W. 45th Street in the West Plaza neighborhood is in question.
Talent exec Casey Wasserman exchanged emails two decades ago with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, according to files released by the U.S. Justice Department.
Chappell Roan drops LA talent agency after CEO’s name pops up in Epstein files
Talent exec Casey Wasserman exchanged emails two decades ago with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, according to files released by the U.S. Justice Department.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Talent exec Casey Wasserman exchanged emails two decades ago with convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, according to files released by the U.S. Justice Department.
The College Baseball Hall of Fame has received a $1.5 million gift in honor of a coach who will be part of the latest class of inductees.
Donation will help shape College Baseball Hall Fame in Overland Park
The College Baseball Hall of Fame has received a $1.5 million gift in honor of a coach who will be part of the latest class of inductees.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The College Baseball Hall of Fame has received a $1.5 million gift in honor of a coach who will be part of the latest class of inductees.
The invitation comes amid growing fears over voting rights nationwide.
FBI invited Kansas, Missouri leaders to elections briefing. Why it’s raised alarm
The invitation comes amid growing fears over voting rights nationwide.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:10 PM
The invitation comes amid growing fears over voting rights nationwide.
The groundbreaking filmmaker didn’t leave much of a paper trail, but here’s what we could uncover.
This Kansas Citian was first Black woman to produce a film. KCQ tells her story
The groundbreaking filmmaker didn’t leave much of a paper trail, but here’s what we could uncover.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
The groundbreaking filmmaker didn’t leave much of a paper trail, but here’s what we could uncover.
Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway has wasted little time picking up the culture war shtick Bailey used to raise his profile. From Toriano Porter:
First, Andrew Bailey: Is new MO AG auditioning for Trump administration? | Opinion
Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway has wasted little time picking up the culture war shtick Bailey used to raise his profile. From Toriano Porter:
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February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway has wasted little time picking up the culture war shtick Bailey used to raise his profile. From Toriano Porter:
Moderate Rep. Sharice Davids versus MAGA Sen. Roger Marshall: Could she win or risk alienating Kansas progressives? | Opinion
If Davids won, she would become the Democrat that Democrats love to hate | Opinion
Moderate Rep. Sharice Davids versus MAGA Sen. Roger Marshall: Could she win or risk alienating Kansas progressives? | Opinion
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February 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Moderate Rep. Sharice Davids versus MAGA Sen. Roger Marshall: Could she win or risk alienating Kansas progressives? | Opinion
What gets measured gets managed. Encourage lawmakers to enact Gov. Mike Kehoe’s system to give grades to our state’s schools. | Opinion
Missouri students deserve a clear measure of how their schools perform | Opinion
What gets measured gets managed. Encourage lawmakers to enact Gov. Mike Kehoe’s system to give grades to our state’s schools. | Opinion
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February 10, 2026 at 11:20 AM
What gets measured gets managed. Encourage lawmakers to enact Gov. Mike Kehoe’s system to give grades to our state’s schools. | Opinion
Why is it OK to bus kids to Topeka to push conservative causes, but “unacceptable” when students gather to protest Trump immigration policy?
School kids protesting ICE puts Republican hypocrisy on full display | Opinion
Why is it OK to bus kids to Topeka to push conservative causes, but “unacceptable” when students gather to protest Trump immigration policy?
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February 10, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Why is it OK to bus kids to Topeka to push conservative causes, but “unacceptable” when students gather to protest Trump immigration policy?