Home
- Sykes expects police will do “credible” investigation of Jordan murder Jul 29, 3:45 PM
- Shawnee firefighter died in house fire after removing his mask, report says Jul 29, 3:45 PM
- KC police seek suspect in new shooting Jul 29, 3:19 PM
- Second teenager arrested following fatal shooting in Parkville Jul 29, 2:40 PM
- KC city manager proposes redistricting path Jul 29, 2:05 PM
Missing man’s family ‘thrilled’ he’s home
Jul 29, 12:35 PM
From his hospital bed, Larry Schnackenberg hasn’t told police much of what happened in the past 20 days when people across the country were searching for him. But he told investigators enough to know that there’s not much left for them to do. So for now, investigators are done with the case.
KC's oldest cold case reopened after gun turns up — in use by police
Jul 29, 9:49 AM
The decision to reopen the investigation into the 1970 shotgun slaying of black political leader Leon Jordan comes after Kansas City police found the murder weapon, a Remington 12-gauge Wingmaster shotgun, in one of their own patrol cars.
- Mortgage rates fall to 4.54 percent Jul 29, 11:36 AM
- Security firm says phone apps report personal info Jul 29, 11:34 AM
- Southwest profit beats analyst estimates Jul 29, 11:30 AM
- H&R Block hires Minneapolis ad agency Jul 29, 10:37 AM
- KC home building activity continues to improve, report says Jul 29, 6:31 AM
Royals trade Scott Podsednik to the Dodgers for two minor-leaguers
Jul 29, 12:25 AM
The Royals on Wednesday night traded outfielder Scott Podsednik to the Los Angeles Dodgers for two minor-league players: catcher Lucas May and right-handed pitcher Elisaul Pimentel.
Pets in need of loving homes
Jul 28, 8:58 PM
Updated July 27 | Shelters around the Kansas City area have dogs and cats in need of forever homes. Here are a few friendly faces for consideration, including Arthur, a 4-year-old purebred white miniature Schnauzer.
Midwest Democracy Project offers complete election coverage
Check out our new comprehensive election portal crammed with political news, blogs, commentary and hundreds of candidate pages and survey responses. More
A largely young and female crowd was evidence of "Bieber Fever" Wednesday evening outside the Sprint Center, where the Canadian teen idol was performing in concert.
Community Faces | Justin Bieber fever hits KC fans well before concert
Jul 29, 11:21 AM"Bieber Fever" brought a large crowd outside the Sprint Center on Wednesday. The teen idol from Canada performed here in front of an early arriving and enthusiastic audience.
Photos | Chiefs cheerleaders celebrate release of 2010 swimsuit calendar
Jul 28, 11:57 PM
The Chiefs take the field for the start of training camp on Friday, but Tuesday night belonged to the 2010 Chiefs cheerleaders, who introduced their fifth annual swimsuit calendar.
Office Space | Meet monster-truck driver Nick Owens
Jul 29, 10:46 AM
He competes 48 weekends out of the year, and his big machine gets the worst gas mileage you've ever seen.
- Drew Carey's lost it: Eighty pounds!
- CBS pits youth against age on next `Survivor'
- Obama on Chelsea's wedding: I wasn't invited
- Chelsea warning: NY town abuzz pre-Clinton wedding
- Lindsay Lohan: Privileges, granny panties in jail
TV Barn | Critics hit Hollywood for annual television tour
Jul 29, 3:21 PM
Kansas City Star television critic Aaron Barnhart is in California this week for the television critics’ tour. Follow his reports at TV Barn.
THE DAY IN PHOTOS
Phuzzle | Going green
Jul 29, 1:15 PM
There's nothing old about this recycling-themed Phuzzle. Can you find the difference between two photos?
Special Reports & Projects
- Disability applicants struggle through a labyrinth of bureaucracy
- Human Trafficking in America: U.S. failing to find and help victims
- House for sale? A lot of money surrounds Rod Jetton’s political consulting work
- Investigation finds Enterprise Rent-A-Car sold Chevy Impalas without standard side air bags
- Murder Factory: 64130, the ZIP code of notoriety in Missouri
- Whistleblower raises maintenance concerns of aging aircraft at Air Force base
- The Secret Files: A look at complaints made to KC police
- Perks and Pensions
- Murder’s Big Month
- Jessica’s Trial: Child sex crimes are the tough to prosecute, even tougher on the kids who testify
- ‘88 explosion: Witnesses say federal investigator pressured them to lie
- Downtown KC shows improvement
- Paths to College
- Kansans at War: Bravo Battery's ordeal
- Crime falls in KC
- The New Veterans
- Light rail in Kansas City
- Front airbags don’t inflate in hundreds of head-on crashes
- A Way Out: Reporter spends year with KCK students
- KC TIFs: Taxpayers pay for developers’ good deals
- Zeke’s gift: Out of faith and sorrow come strength and peace
- Lax financial oversight riles some First Family followers
- New questions in deadly 1988 explosion
- Hot fuel for you, cold cash for Big Oil
- Rating the Neighborhoods: Steady improvement
- Rating the ‘Burbs: Rankings surprising
TODAY'S KANSAS CITY STAR
FRONT PAGE
- Judge blocks parts of Arizona immigration law Jul 28, 11:46 PM
- KC's oldest cold case reopened after gun turns up — in use by police Jul 29, 9:49 AM
- Missing Lenexa man found alive on hiking trail in Shawnee Jul 28, 11:45 PM
- Federal efforts avoided a depression, economists conclude Jul 28, 11:26 PM
- Funkhouser and Corwin differ on using sales tax to hire more police officers Jul 29, 12:41 AM
- Twelve-year-old KCK girl honored for saving man from drowning Jul 29, 12:34 AM
- Tonganoxie mayor resigns after sending pornographic e-mails from city-owned computer Jul 29, 12:37 AM
- Chiefs to arrive in St. Joseph on Thursday for camp Jul 29, 10:48 AM
- Royals deal Podsednik for two minor-leaguers Jul 29, 12:03 AM
- Gill hopes to build successful program on and off field Jul 29, 10:46 AM
- Sprint subscribers finally on plus side Jul 28, 10:48 PM
- Cerner Corp. has robust second quarter Jul 28, 10:48 PM
- Area home-building trend perks up Jul 28, 10:48 PM
- Stargazing | Oprah digs the Duchess; Steve Carell to leave 'The Office'; Oliver Stone apologizes Jul 28, 7:56 PM
- Dear Abby | Loud music ruins reception for many wedding guests Jul 28, 7:44 PM
- Billy Graham | None of us is without sin Jul 28, 7:46 PM
'Ramona and Beezus': Perhaps a little too cute | 2½ stars
Jul 22, 10:52 AM
There are so many diversions and subplots in “Ramona and Beezus,” it’s hard to get caught up in any single story. Two romances, a lost job, a possible move, school mishaps, even a sickly old cat all converge in a way that is equal parts invigorating and irritating.
- Local Kansas City Start-Up Company Will Forever Change the Way Women Pay for Beauty and Cosmetic Services
- Kansas City Ichabod Club - Washburn Wednesday Social
- A Good Time Photo Booth Opens in Kansas City, offering high quality photo booths at an affordable price
- Local Greenwood soccer team finishes second at the Missouri Show-Me-State Games
NBC ACTION WEATHER PLUS
Gary Lezak's forecast
Get Gary's detailed forecasts, ESP Radar Live, Skyview Camera and the Action Weather Blog.
news.mcclatchy.com headlines
- Harry Reid's is the biggest head on GOP's chopping block
- Sherrod and WikiLeaks: Journalism confronts media frenzy
- Four die in cargo plane crash at Alaska Air Force base
- Obama to headline August fundraisers for Texas Democrats
- Wealthy outsiders lead in Florida races for Senate, governor
Home values, salaries, baby names & more.
Tall is often a good thing…but challen
This past week, I was looking at scholarship sites for my oldest--did you know t...
Natural Selection
I don't think I could live without my Diet Coke or Diet Dr. Pepper. Since I don...
What the Fudge?!
Hmmm...wonder how you'd feel about "fudge" made with velveeta......
My daughter is smitten with Sir Paul.
Awesome! I'm glad you both had a wonderful time!...
My daughter is smitten with Sir Paul.
You have just described all three of my kids! Born and raised on the Beatles, Wi...
Why Yes, I'm on the All-Carb Diet
Deb, I totally get your frame of mind. Sometimes there is nothing that will sat...
Why Yes, I'm on the All-Carb Diet
LOL MamaL, I wasn't on a diet. It was hot and it's hard to eat big meals when yo...
Why Yes, I'm on the All-Carb Diet
I didn't know that the whole protein diet thing then heavy work out would cause ...
What the Fudge?!
Fudge snob. You are! Good to know. Loved the flavors..funny! Personally I collec...
Why Yes, I'm on the All-Carb Diet
I love chocolate, but the two things I really crave are trail mix (with chocolat...