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Opinion

DEREK DONOVANDAVID HUDNALLTORIANO PORTERYVETTE WALKERMARÁ ROSE WILLIAMS
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Kansas City, union head to court over World Cup worker dispute

June 11, 2026 at 3:59 PM

Trending Stories

One man killed in shooting inside a Kansas City gas station

June 10, 2026 at 7:39 PM

Where is Patrick Mahomes in his knee recovery? Final update before training camp

June 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM

Nine observations from Day 2 of KC Chiefs minicamp: Hello, Kenneth Walker

June 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Chiefs trade OT Wanya Morris to Atlanta Falcons. Here’s what they got in return

June 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM

Before girl’s sexual assault at Lenexa clinic, staff knew of unsafe practices: Lawsuit

June 11, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Kansas City enters stoppage time with a World Cup labor dispute | Hudnall
Opinion

Kansas City enters stoppage time with a World Cup labor dispute | Hudnall

Updated June 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Bigots, get off social media. Everyone is welcome to Kansas City’s World Cup | Williams
Opinion

Bigots, get off social media. Everyone is welcome to Kansas City’s World Cup | Williams

June 11, 2026 at 11:33 AM
On screwworm invasion, Roger Marshall’s more embarrassing than usual | Opinion
Opinion

On screwworm invasion, Roger Marshall’s more embarrassing than usual | Opinion

June 11, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Are Kansas voters ready to send a pastor to Washington? WWJD? | Walker
Opinion

Are Kansas voters ready to send a pastor to Washington? WWJD? | Walker

June 11, 2026 at 5:08 AM

Guest Commentary

Thank Sen. Josh Hawley for fighting against child sexual exploitation | Opinion

Thank Sen. Josh Hawley for fighting against child sexual exploitation | Opinion

June 11, 2026 at 5:07 AM

Missouri petitions are direct democracy. Don’t let politicians gut them | Opinion

Updated June 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Why is Kris Kobach working against the Trump agenda on local TV merger? | Opinion

June 10, 2026 at 5:08 AM

Marshall-backed bill threatens employer-employee relations | Opinion

Updated June 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Kansas, Missouri families with rare diseases can’t afford slower progress | Opinion

June 9, 2026 at 5:02 AM
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High-speed pursuits and lawsuits: New chief must transform Independence police | Porter

June 11, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Thank Sen. Josh Hawley for fighting against child sexual exploitation | Opinion
Opinion

Thank Sen. Josh Hawley for fighting against child sexual exploitation | Opinion

June 11, 2026 at 5:07 AM
U.S. Viewpoints

OPINION: The Dartings and other locally-connected winners

Updated June 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Commentary: The philanthropic model behind America's presidential centers is changing
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Commentary: The philanthropic model behind America's presidential centers is changing

Updated June 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Editorial: National security is a job for professionals, not partisans
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Editorial: National security is a job for professionals, not partisans

June 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Abby McCloskey: US parents deserve time with their newborns
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Abby McCloskey: US parents deserve time with their newborns

June 11, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Allison Schrager: The influencer economy has crossed the line
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Allison Schrager: The influencer economy has crossed the line

June 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
John M. Crisp: Is a UFC fight at the White House who we really are?
U.S. Viewpoints

John M. Crisp: Is a UFC fight at the White House who we really are?

June 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
David M. Drucker: The GOP's YOLO caucus is peak government
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David M. Drucker: The GOP's YOLO caucus is peak government

Updated June 11, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Commentary: What Andy Rooney might say about the downfall of ‘60 Minutes'
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: What Andy Rooney might say about the downfall of ‘60 Minutes'

June 11, 2026 at 12:51 PM
‘Soccer' is a fine term for the beautiful game – don't let any ‘football' snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup
U.S. Viewpoints

‘Soccer' is a fine term for the beautiful game – don't let any ‘football' snob or president tell you otherwise this World Cup

Updated June 11, 2026 at 12:19 PM
How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities
U.S. Viewpoints

How the development of solar and wind farms on the Tibetan Plateau is affecting local communities

Updated June 11, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Editorial: A trade policy built on perpetual confusion won't work
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: A trade policy built on perpetual confusion won't work

June 11, 2026 at 11:46 AM
COUNTERPOINT: Trump coal bailouts lock-in higher costs, forestall real solutions
U.S. Viewpoints

COUNTERPOINT: Trump coal bailouts lock-in higher costs, forestall real solutions

Updated June 11, 2026 at 11:25 AM
POINT: Coal power is a critical tool amid a power supply emergency
U.S. Viewpoints

POINT: Coal power is a critical tool amid a power supply emergency

Updated June 11, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Colombia needs pro-market reforms to turn talent into affordable capital
Business

Colombia needs pro-market reforms to turn talent into affordable capital

Updated June 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Trump's ‘narco-terrorism' war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it's more about fighting leftists than drug runners
U.S. Viewpoints

Trump's ‘narco-terrorism' war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it's more about fighting leftists than drug runners

Updated June 11, 2026 at 8:21 AM
For Iran's diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?
U.S. Viewpoints

For Iran's diaspora, a tough World Cup call: To support the national team or protest – or both?

Updated June 11, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Gustavo Arellano: Spencer Pratt could have been a real contender. His greatest enemy was himself
U.S. Viewpoints

Gustavo Arellano: Spencer Pratt could have been a real contender. His greatest enemy was himself

June 11, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Commentary: How moms can fight the emotional burnout fueled by modern parenting
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: How moms can fight the emotional burnout fueled by modern parenting

Updated June 11, 2026 at 3:15 AM

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