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

Elections

Kobach picks up additional Sedgwick County votes in Republican race for governor

Kansas Secretary of State and candidate for governor Kris Kobach widens his lead over Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer in the Republican governor’s race after primary ballots in Sedgwick County were canvassed Tuesday.

August 14, 2018 10:33 AM

Long lines, errors define Johnson County’s long, hot summer

Dave Helling

Long lines, errors define Johnson County’s long, hot summer

August 14, 2018 10:49 AM

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for August: What’s coming, open, closed

Cityscape

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for August: What’s coming, open, closed

August 14, 2018 10:55 AM

Mellinger Minutes: Royals positives, lots of Chiefs and, obviously, nachos

Sam Mellinger

Mellinger Minutes: Royals positives, lots of Chiefs and, obviously, nachos

August 14, 2018 10:32 AM

In this KC-area district, boys and girls will share gender-neutral restrooms

Local

In this KC-area district, boys and girls will share gender-neutral restrooms

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Hurts Donut, serving 24 hours daily, expects fans to camp for Ward Parkway opening

Cityscape

Hurts Donut, serving 24 hours daily, expects fans to camp for Ward Parkway opening

August 14, 2018 05:30 AM

Kobach, Colyer loyalists battle over which ballots will count in close governor race

Government & Politics

Kobach, Colyer loyalists battle over which ballots will count in close governor race

August 13, 2018 05:37 PM

Latest News

Plans to turn Kenneth Smith property into 92-home neighborhood advance in Shawnee

August 14, 2018 12:00 PM

With advice from George Brett in hand, this Royals rookie fights to stay in majors

August 14, 2018 10:12 AM

More in Latest News

Back to school tips that will help your children have a great school year

August 14, 2018 09:11 AM

Pastor recalls three teens killed in van crash: “We know they’re in a better place”

August 12, 2018 12:13 PM

Triplet fawns make themselves at home in Platte County

August 12, 2018 12:00 PM

View more videos

Mellinger Minutes: Royals positives, lots of Chiefs and, obviously, nachos

Sports

Mellinger Minutes: Royals positives, lots of Chiefs and, obviously, nachos

August 14, 2018 10:32 AM

With advice from George Brett in hand, this Royals rookie fights to stay in majors

August 14, 2018 10:12 AM

K-State’s QB hopeful lost his mom at age 5. He honors her memory with every touchdown

August 13, 2018 07:10 PM

Luke Hochevar announces retirement. Here are 8 unique stats from his Royals career

August 14, 2018 09:31 AM

More in Sports

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for August: What’s coming, open, closed

Local

KC-area restaurant, grocery & brewery updates for August: What’s coming, open, closed

August 14, 2018 10:55 AM

Plans to turn Kenneth Smith property into 92-home neighborhood advance in Shawnee

August 14, 2018 12:00 PM

Two in custody after hours-long standoff, KC police say

August 14, 2018 07:21 AM

Suspect in custody in connection with fatal stabbing of Shawnee man

August 13, 2018 09:08 PM

More in Local

UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested

Nation & world

UK police treat Parliament crash as terrorism, man arrested

August 14, 2018 09:15 AM

Cars plunge in Italian highway bridge collapse; 25 killed

August 14, 2018 10:41 AM

Nebraska poised to carry out first execution since 1997

August 14, 2018 09:56 AM

Yosemite park reopens, but fire’s toll on tourism still felt

August 14, 2018 09:37 AM

More in Nation & World

Why are Missouri Democrats imposing a pro-choice purity test ahead of midterms?

Opinion

Why are Missouri Democrats imposing a pro-choice purity test ahead of midterms?

August 13, 2018 06:56 PM

Long lines, errors define Johnson County’s long, hot summer

August 14, 2018 10:49 AM

Violent crime drove me from St. Louis. Is the bloodshed worse in Kansas City?

August 13, 2018 02:28 PM

Letters: Readers discuss political labels, switching to soccer and the Space Force

August 14, 2018 09:15 AM

More in Opinion

In Depth

In Depth

What is the civil penalty for KC defendants in $227 million payday loan scam? $1

Richard Moseley Sr., who is in prison for running an illegal payday loan operation, was ordered to pay a $1 penalty in an agreement with a federal agency created to protect consumers.

Blogs & Columns

Luke Hochevar announces retirement. Here are 8 unique stats from his Royals career

August 14, 2018 09:31 AM

Reds pitcher forgets to take ball out of his glove before throwing a pitch

August 14, 2018 08:31 AM

Former Chief Dontari Poe adds new skill to his resume: fielding punts

August 13, 2018 02:39 PM

Galleries

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

Photo gallery: Royals 3, Blue Jays 1

August 13, 2018 11:44 PM

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 2

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 2

August 12, 2018 06:29 PM

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 3

Photo gallery: Cardinals 8, Royals 3

August 11, 2018 10:34 PM

View all galleries

Music News & Reviews

Music News & Reviews

Drake’s lavish production, incredible vocals make his postponed tour worth the wait

Drake opened his Aubrey & Three Migos tour at Sprint Center in Kansas City on Aug. 12, after two postponements. His lavish set design and silky vocals didn’t disappoint a crowd of about 17,000.

More in Music News & Reviews

KC concerts Aug. 16-22: Keith Urban, Sam Smith, Niall Horan, Toto, Ashley McBryde

Music News & Reviews

KC concerts Aug. 16-22: Keith Urban, Sam Smith, Niall Horan, Toto, Ashley McBryde

August 14, 2018 07:51 AM

More in Music News & Reviews

Cyndi Lauper on her Nashville ‘Detour’ collaboration: ‘It was extraordinary’

Music News & Reviews

Cyndi Lauper on her Nashville ‘Detour’ collaboration: ‘It was extraordinary’

August 13, 2018 09:00 AM

More in Music News & Reviews

Connect

Subscriptions

Learn More

Advertising