Parents & advocates say child care regulations save lives. Kansas wants them rolled back
Gov. Laura Kelly wants to establish the Kansas Office of Early Childhood. She’s cutting deals with Republicans who want to ...
Sandra Hemme’s 43-year fight for innocence reflects pitfalls in Missouri’s justice system
Even after a judge declared her innocent and ordered her freed, the Missouri attorney general tried to send her back.
Kansas senators’ decision to oppose tariff repeal leaves state economy vulnerable | Opinion
President Trump’s tariffs on Canada could hurt the state’s farmers and economy. Where were Roger Marshall and Jerry Moran? | ...
Watch as Royals prospect is first to hit for cycle this season in minor leagues
Outfielder Drew Waters was the first minor-league player to get a single, double, triple and home run in a game when he ...
Trey Smith strikes optimistic tone about signing long-term deal with Chiefs
The Chiefs placed the franchise tag on Smith earlier this year and he is set to earn $23.403 million in the 2025 season. The ...
Will Kansas City get a new jail? What to know about the April 8 public safety vote
Election Day is Tuesday, April 8 for the Kansas City school and special election and other Missouri elections. Polling ...
In KC’s Westport, a landlord-tenant dispute has unraveled into a $70 million lawsuit
The video is titled “$70 million lawsuit against Kansas City, MO’s Westport Plaza for Racial Discrimination.” It is posted at ...
‘Cuddled up in the bathtub & just prayed.’ Tornado stuns residents of rural Missouri town
The National Weather Service said the tornado - which cut a path through Nevada, Missouri - extended nearly 17 miles and had ...
Cop shoots 15-year-old as he throws toy gun on ground, raises hands, OH suit says
Body camera footage shows 15-year-old Tavion Koonce-Williams shot by police as he throws a toy gun on the ground. Screengrab ...
Star’s endorsement on Independence’s $197 million general obligation GO bond package | Opinion
The Kansas City Star Editorial Board considers three questions in the bond request, the first in the city’s history. | ...
KU Jayhawks set to lose top incoming transfer from 2024. That’s 6 in the portal
A KU basketball official confirmed the news to The Star. Storr is the sixth Kansas player to enter the portal. He joins guards Rakease Passmore, David Coit and Rylan Griffen, plus big men Flory ...
Remember these Kansas City restaurants? Relive their glory days
Kansas City’s rich restaurant history leaves a taste in your mouth long after beloved local spots close. The Star has been ...