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

‘I’m f***ing blind?!’ Missouri teen learns her fate, but a mystery lingers

Local

‘I’m f***ing blind?!’ Missouri teen learns her fate, but a mystery lingers

She will never see another sunrise, tree, building or bird of any color.

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

How Kansas prisons became an ‘absolute mess’ that will cost taxpayers millions to fix

Government & Politics

How Kansas prisons became an ‘absolute mess’ that will cost taxpayers millions to fix

June 17, 2019 05:00 AM

Pebble Chalk, Jayhawk: Gary Woodland breaks through for first major win at U.S. Open

University of Kansas

Pebble Chalk, Jayhawk: Gary Woodland breaks through for first major win at U.S. Open

June 16, 2019 08:43 PM

‘Very sudden and traumatic’: KC family hurt in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks

Local

‘Very sudden and traumatic’: KC family hurt in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks

June 16, 2019 02:11 PM

‘Senseless’: Victim killed in shooting at Raytown park was teenage girl, family says

Crime

‘Senseless’: Victim killed in shooting at Raytown park was teenage girl, family says

June 16, 2019 10:06 PM

Kansas, Missouri teamed up to lure USDA jobs to KC. Now, the competition begins

Government & Politics

Kansas, Missouri teamed up to lure USDA jobs to KC. Now, the competition begins

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

Gary Woodland, from Washburn basketball player to U.S. Open champion

Golf

Gary Woodland, from Washburn basketball player to U.S. Open champion

June 16, 2019 09:53 PM

Latest

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Kareem Hunt: ‘It ripped our hearts out when he got released’

June 17, 2019 11:00 AM

Storms, heavy rain expected nearly every day this week in Kansas City

June 17, 2019 10:21 AM

High school softball team clinches state title by turning triple play to end game

June 17, 2019 10:00 AM

These three clutch shots were key to Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open win

June 17, 2019 09:00 AM

‘Rock Chalk Jayhawk’ rang out after Gary Woodland hit shot at 18th hole

June 17, 2019 08:25 AM

More in Latest

Gary Woodland claims first major championship at U.S. Open

June 17, 2019 06:49 AM

Soccer fans pack KC Live for Women’s World Cup watch party as the U.S. team downs Chile in Paris

June 17, 2019 09:34 AM

Royals’ Ned Yost reacts to win in series finale against Twins

June 17, 2019 06:59 AM

View more videos

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Kareem Hunt: ‘It ripped our hearts out when he got released’

Sports

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Kareem Hunt: ‘It ripped our hearts out when he got released’

June 17, 2019 11:00 AM

These three clutch shots were key to Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open win

June 17, 2019 09:00 AM

‘Rock Chalk Jayhawk’ rang out after Gary Woodland hit shot at 18th hole

June 17, 2019 08:25 AM

Gary Woodland, from Washburn basketball player to U.S. Open champion

June 16, 2019 09:53 PM

More in Sports

Storms, heavy rain expected nearly every day this week in Kansas City

Local

Storms, heavy rain expected nearly every day this week in Kansas City

June 17, 2019 10:21 AM

‘Senseless’: Victim killed in shooting at Raytown park was teenage girl, family says

June 16, 2019 10:06 PM

‘Very sudden and traumatic’: KC family hurt in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks

June 16, 2019 02:11 PM

More rain this week in KC area could worsen Missouri river flooding

June 16, 2019 09:38 AM

More in Local

LAPD investigates officer’s actions in Costco shooting

Nation & world

LAPD investigates officer’s actions in Costco shooting

June 17, 2019 06:17 AM

Protesters demand that embattled Hong Kong leader resign

June 17, 2019 09:39 AM

Trial set for Navy SEAL in Islamic State prisoner’s killing

June 16, 2019 11:11 PM

A Utah veteran turning 101 gets over 5,000 birthday cards

June 16, 2019 11:56 AM

More in Nation & World

Kansas Democrats are making voting easier in their 2020 presidential primary

Opinion

Kansas Democrats are making voting easier in their 2020 presidential primary

June 16, 2019 07:05 PM

These candidates for Kansas City Council bring experience, knowledge to City Hall

June 14, 2019 05:15 PM

The Star recommends a no vote Tuesday on Question 1 incentive reform plan

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

The Star endorses Katheryn Shields for 4th District at-large Kansas City Council seat

June 15, 2019 05:00 AM

More in Opinion

‘When does it stop?’: Police car chases over petty crimes can kill, maim innocents

After a Raytown police chase ended in a crash that left three people injured in Kansas City, experts say police departments should restrict dangerous vehicle pursuits. Many chases have left bystanders dead.

Blogs & Columns

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce on Kareem Hunt: ‘It ripped our hearts out when he got released’

June 17, 2019 11:00 AM

High school softball team clinches state title by turning triple play to end game

June 17, 2019 10:00 AM

These three clutch shots were key to Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open win

June 17, 2019 09:00 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 10, 2019

June 12, 2019 07:23 PM

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

Photos: 2019 Kansas Shrine Bowl high school football showcase in Dodge City

June 09, 2019 11:03 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of June 3, 2019

June 06, 2019 03:43 PM

View all galleries

Kansas City goes gonzo this summer with Hunter S. Thompson and Ralph Steadman

The FYI Book Club’s latest selection is Hunter S. Thompson’s “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” It coincides with the KC Central Library’s exhibit of illustrations by Thompson’s collaborator, Ralph Steadman.

More in Books

What’s it like to be in ‘Hamilton’? ‘You feel a little like the Beatles’

Performing Arts

What’s it like to be in ‘Hamilton’? ‘You feel a little like the Beatles’

June 16, 2019 05:00 AM

More in Performing Arts

Symphony in the Flint Hills cancels this year’s event due to weather

Classical Music & Dance

Symphony in the Flint Hills cancels this year’s event due to weather

June 15, 2019 05:24 PM

More in Classical Music & Dance

Copyright Commenting Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Service