Government & Politics

Missouri governor signs bill into law clarifying pregnant women can get divorced

Ambiguity in state law led some judges to weigh whether a woman was pregnant when granting or delaying a divorce.

Published 3 hours ago

Chiefs

Former Chiefs tackle Jawaan Taylor lands in the NFC on a one-year deal: details

Published 4 hours ago

Vahe Gregorian

Why former Sporting star Matt Besler is an ideal ambassador for KC2026 World Cup

Updated 11 hours ago

Government & Politics

Former Independence police chief has received $61K since resigning, records show

Updated 8 hours ago

Openings & Closings

New metal music-inspired coffee shop to open in Waldo neighborhood

Published 7 hours ago

Elections

These are the Kansas City-area election results you might have missed

Updated 3 hours ago

Openings & Closings

Indian ice cream shop opens in Johnson County, with one-of-a-kind flavors

Published 8 hours ago

Local

KC to decide mini liquor bottle ban to decrease crime. Does research back it up?

Updated 3 hours ago

Openings & Closings

New Johnson County dessert shop opens: Doughnuts, dirty soda, ice cream, more

Published 15 hours ago

Government & Politics

Kansas bill would let residents limit local spending. It has city officials worried

Updated 4 hours ago

Chiefs

As NFL Draft approaches for Chiefs, we place new wide receiver atop our mock 4.0

Published 14 hours ago

Local

Popular Taylor Swift backup dancer will speak at UMKC graduation

Published 11 hours ago

Crime

Woman suspected in KCUR reporter’s killing gets 15 years in federal drug case

April 7, 2026 4:00 PM

David Hudnall

Extra, extra: Mayor Quinton Lucas wants nicer coverage from The Star | Opinion

April 7, 2026 5:29 PM

Local

KC mayor says he ‘may not be able to make a miracle happen’ for midtown Costco

Updated April 7, 2026 2:45 PM

Traffic & Road Closures

Hazmat responding to semi crash on I-670. Downtown KC commute slowed

Updated April 7, 2026 3:35 PM