KC Breaking News, Sports & Crime | The Kansas City Star

Farmers are in crisis. Lawmakers can’t do much to help unless Trump agrees

Government & Politics

Farmers are in crisis. Lawmakers can’t do much to help unless Trump agrees

Soybean prices dropped to a ten-year low this week.

May 18, 2019 05:00 AM

‘All life has value’: Missouri Gov. Parson says he’ll sign bill banning abortion soon

Government & Politics

‘All life has value’: Missouri Gov. Parson says he’ll sign bill banning abortion soon

May 17, 2019 06:16 PM

Lee’s Summit superintendent threatens to quit over board vote on racial equity plan

Local

Lee’s Summit superintendent threatens to quit over board vote on racial equity plan

May 17, 2019 11:08 AM

Severe thunderstorms bring collisions, flooding and outages to the Kansas City region

Weather News

Severe thunderstorms bring collisions, flooding and outages to the Kansas City region

May 18, 2019 03:15 PM

Johnson Co. deputy arrested, charged with aggravated battery in domestic violence case

Crime

Johnson Co. deputy arrested, charged with aggravated battery in domestic violence case

May 18, 2019 06:44 PM

’Everyone needs to pay attention’: Rain, thunderstorms return to KC area this weekend

Weather News

’Everyone needs to pay attention’: Rain, thunderstorms return to KC area this weekend

May 17, 2019 12:18 PM

Kansas’ Kobach is weighing a Senate bid. National Republicans are ready to stop him.

Kansas

Kansas’ Kobach is weighing a Senate bid. National Republicans are ready to stop him.

May 17, 2019 02:41 PM

Latest

Royals rally late, can’t overcome mistakes against the Angels

May 19, 2019 12:57 AM

1 found dead in vehicle after shots reported Saturday night, Kansas City police say

May 19, 2019 12:30 AM

Vancouver delivers late gut punch to Sporting KC. The winless skid marches on.

May 18, 2019 09:41 PM

Missouri softball falls to UCLA 9-1 in NCAA Tournament, heads to loser’s bracket

May 18, 2019 09:13 PM

Blue Valley Southwest’s Leachner sets state diving record

May 18, 2019 07:56 PM

More in Latest

Robert Gross seen on video abusing massage parlor worker (video contains strong language, partial nudity)

May 16, 2019 06:35 PM

Kansas City Zoo opens new feeding station featuring three dromedary camels: Pearl, Missy and Kizzy

May 15, 2019 04:44 PM

Jakob Junis a victim of home run in Royals loss

May 19, 2019 02:24 AM

View more videos

Royals rally late, can’t overcome mistakes against the Angels

Sports

Royals rally late, can’t overcome mistakes against the Angels

May 19, 2019 12:57 AM

Vancouver delivers late gut punch to Sporting KC. The winless skid marches on.

May 18, 2019 09:41 PM

Missouri softball falls to UCLA 9-1 in NCAA Tournament, heads to loser’s bracket

May 18, 2019 09:13 PM

Kansas City area swim stars steal 6A crown and spotlight at state championship meet

May 18, 2019 04:58 PM

More in Sports

1 found dead in vehicle after shots reported Saturday night, Kansas City police say

Local

1 found dead in vehicle after shots reported Saturday night, Kansas City police say

May 19, 2019 12:30 AM

Johnson Co. deputy arrested, charged with aggravated battery in domestic violence case

May 18, 2019 06:44 PM

Severe thunderstorms bring collisions, flooding and outages to the Kansas City region

May 18, 2019 03:15 PM

Afternoon thunderstorms could bring torrential rain and possible hail to Kansas City

May 18, 2019 08:35 AM

More in Local

U.S. House approves sweeping bill to expand gay rights

Nation & world

U.S. House approves sweeping bill to expand gay rights

May 17, 2019 12:08 PM

After three days, liver transplant change put on hold again amid legal wrangling

May 17, 2019 04:15 PM

‘Shocking’: Ohio State doc abused 177, officials were aware

May 18, 2019 01:01 AM

After 2 deadly crashes, Boeing finishes software update for grounded 737 Max

May 17, 2019 10:55 AM

More in Nation & World

Hey, Lee’s Summit school board: ‘Driving while blond’ is nothing like driving while black

Opinion

Hey, Lee’s Summit school board: ‘Driving while blond’ is nothing like driving while black

May 17, 2019 02:51 PM

Julian Assange is no hero of the free press — or of anything else

May 17, 2019 05:36 PM

Municipal ID would make Wyandotte County residents count in 2020 census

May 18, 2019 08:34 PM

No, we can’t just get along. We’re on the right abortion track

May 18, 2019 08:26 PM

More in Opinion

In Overland Park, proposed murals spark conversation about what represents the city

Overland Park may soon approve its first major multi-mural project, which would bring four vibrant murals downtown. While some residents are fans of the proposed pieces, others have concerns.

Blogs & Columns

Ian Kinsler says he was cursing at teammates, not Padres fans, after hitting homer

May 17, 2019 12:03 PM

Chiefs’ Kendall Fuller apparently will switch to Eric Berry’s No. 29

May 17, 2019 11:04 AM

Brady Singer, the Royals’ top pick in last year’s draft, is off to strong start

May 17, 2019 09:51 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 13, 2019

May 16, 2019 03:26 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of May 6, 2019

May 10, 2019 01:47 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of April 29, 2019

May 03, 2019 01:16 PM

View all galleries

Te Deum choir to present ‘Cathedral Classics’; Musica Vocale highlights refugees

Fans of choirs will enjoy these shows by Te Deum and Musica Vocale.

More in Arts & Culture

Big Slick announces guest stars from ‘SNL,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Shadowhunters’

Entertainment

Big Slick announces guest stars from ‘SNL,’ ‘Scrubs,’ ‘Shadowhunters’

May 17, 2019 11:47 AM

More in Entertainment

10 hot shows coming to KC area this summer: from Tech N9ne to Lizzo to Snarky Puppy

Music News & Reviews

10 hot shows coming to KC area this summer: from Tech N9ne to Lizzo to Snarky Puppy

May 17, 2019 05:00 AM

More in Music News & Reviews

Take Us With You

Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand.

Subscriptions

Learn More

Advertising