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DEREK DONOVANDAVID HUDNALLTORIANO PORTERYVETTE WALKERMARÁ ROSE WILLIAMS
Opinion

Ranchers angry about the Trump beef dump, but it’s their own fault | Opinion

Ranchers angry about the Trump beef dump, but it’s their own fault | Opinion
Kansas ranchers were part of the big ag coalition that voted themselves into this mess, and dragged the rest of us down with them. | Opinion
Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM

Trending Stories

Eric Schmitt wants to protect college sports, but is it really his business? | Porter

August 27, 2026 at 5:08 AM

Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wowed by arm strength of Royals’ Jac Caglianone

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:49 AM

What’s happening to the old Walgreens on 63rd and Troost in KC? What we learned

August 25, 2026 at 12:01 PM

New KC-area specialty sandwich shop opening soon. ‘It’s really, really good’

August 26, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Missouri deputy attorney general missing for six days found alive in Wyoming

August 26, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Eric Schmitt wants to protect college sports, but is it really his business? | Porter
Opinion

Eric Schmitt wants to protect college sports, but is it really his business? | Porter

August 27, 2026 at 5:08 AM
We can honor Dolly by saving her gift to kids that our Missouri lawmakers cut | Williams
Opinion

We can honor Dolly by saving her gift to kids that our Missouri lawmakers cut | Williams

Updated August 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Why Kansas voted no on electing Supreme Court justices might surprise you | Opinion
Opinion

Why Kansas voted no on electing Supreme Court justices might surprise you | Opinion

August 27, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Lindsay Clancy isn't a motherhood martyr. She's a killer. | Opinion
Opinion

Lindsay Clancy isn't a motherhood martyr. She's a killer. | Opinion

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:33 AM

Guest Commentary

Why Kansas voted no on electing Supreme Court justices might surprise you | Opinion

Why Kansas voted no on electing Supreme Court justices might surprise you | Opinion

August 27, 2026 at 5:03 AM

Iran war shows why Kansas must produce more of its own energy | Opinion

August 26, 2026 at 5:06 AM

How Kansas City can make organ donations work to save more lives | Opinion

Updated August 25, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Mark Alford: We need more hamburger helper, but imports aren’t the answer | Opinion

August 24, 2026 at 3:19 PM

Kansas, don’t miss out on helping veterans get their benefits again | Opinion

August 25, 2026 at 5:01 AM
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USS Abraham Lincoln's record deployment highlights shortfalls of US military readiness
U.S. Viewpoints

USS Abraham Lincoln's record deployment highlights shortfalls of US military readiness

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:20 AM
In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities
U.S. Viewpoints

In taking Syria off state sponsor of terrorism list, US is putting its faith in al-Qaida alumni – that presents risks and opportunities

Updated August 27, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit
U.S. Viewpoints

Extreme heat is taking a toll on firefighters as wildfires stretch crews to the limit

Updated August 27, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Lorraine Ali: Could Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's new travel show be making travel less safe?
U.S. Viewpoints

Lorraine Ali: Could Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's new travel show be making travel less safe?

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Editorial: Should you need government permission to work?
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Should you need government permission to work?

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Editorial: Data centers should lower homeowners' property taxes, not raise them
U.S. Viewpoints

Editorial: Data centers should lower homeowners' property taxes, not raise them

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Rochelle Olson: In an all-woman governor's race, how does the conversation keep coming back to men?
U.S. Viewpoints

Rochelle Olson: In an all-woman governor's race, how does the conversation keep coming back to men?

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Gustavo Arellano: Dolly Parton stood up for undocumented immigrants when few others would
U.S. Viewpoints

Gustavo Arellano: Dolly Parton stood up for undocumented immigrants when few others would

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Hegseth bullied Scouting America. One lawsuit made him fold. | Opinion
Opinion

Hegseth bullied Scouting America. One lawsuit made him fold. | Opinion

Updated August 27, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Opinion

Like Lindsay Clancy, I begged for help. Doctors didn't listen. | Opinion

Updated August 27, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Opinion

Flailing GOP needs a boogeyman for midterms. Enter Islamophobia. | Opinion

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:54 AM
POINT: The planet isn't burning, but the climate change narrative is
U.S. Viewpoints

POINT: The planet isn't burning, but the climate change narrative is

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Commentary: Sacramento should save the program that is saving the grid
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: Sacramento should save the program that is saving the grid

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Commentary: US standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: US standing on human rights is falling fast, driven by failures at home

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Commentary: The Supreme Court needs to remind Trump he has no power over elections
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The Supreme Court needs to remind Trump he has no power over elections

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Opinion

Usha Vance isn't a victim or a hostage. She's doing just fine. | Opinion

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Abby McCloskey: There's only one way to make AI safe for kids
U.S. Viewpoints

Abby McCloskey: There's only one way to make AI safe for kids

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:10 AM
David M. Drucker: Can Congress pass big reforms anymore? Paul Ryan isn't sure
U.S. Viewpoints

David M. Drucker: Can Congress pass big reforms anymore? Paul Ryan isn't sure

Updated August 27, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Commentary: The freedom we celebrate at Burning Man
U.S. Viewpoints

Commentary: The freedom we celebrate at Burning Man

August 27, 2026 at 3:04 AM
COUNTERPOINT: Fossil fuel-driven climate change is worsening wildfire seasons
U.S. Viewpoints

COUNTERPOINT: Fossil fuel-driven climate change is worsening wildfire seasons

August 27, 2026 at 3:04 AM
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