CrimeLoved ones mourn woman shot in Independence hospital: ‘What family really means’Family said the woman was “the most loving and giving person we have ever had the pleasure of knowing.”October 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
LocalServices planned for KCFD leader who died after cancer battle. ‘A friend to many’October 28, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Government & PoliticsJackson County voters to consider extending sales tax to fight crime and drug useOctober 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM
CrimeAfter years as a cold case, teen’s 2017 KCK killing leads to 18-year sentenceOctober 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM
LocalNo charges will be filed in separate case involving ex-Johnson County priest, DA saysUpdated October 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Jackson CountyTroopers look for truck connected to hit-and-run death of Raytown kindergartnerOctober 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM
CrimeWoman sentenced for setting fire at warehouse eyed for ICE center in Kansas CityOctober 28, 2026 at 2:21 PM
CrimeLeavenworth man sentenced to four years in prison for burglary, copper theftOctober 28, 2026 at 5:56 PM
CrimeLawrence man sentenced to nearly six years in prison for abusing teenage girlUpdated October 28, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Openings & ClosingsKansas City’s newest grocery store launches in 50-year-old location. ‘No-frills’October 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Eat & DrinkKansas City BBQ restaurant gets stamp of approval from Mahomes initiativeOctober 28, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Edition: DailySports on the Air for Thursday, Oct. 29: TV, radio schedule in WichitaOctober 28, 2026 at 12:19 PM
OpinionThe Star’s Editorial Board makes a recommendation on Missouri’s Amendment 6Updated October 28, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Government & PoliticsKobach, Mann clash on crime, voter fraud in second Kansas attorney general debateUpdated October 28, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Weather NewsSeveral rounds of rain may be headed for Kansas City. Could Halloween be affected?October 28, 2026 at 7:49 AM
Eat & DrinkThis matcha pop-up stand is creating distinct flavors and long lines across KCOctober 28, 2026 at 5:03 AM
LocalRoyals name new food provider for future stadium – looking toward local restaurantsOctober 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & PoliticsMissouri could be the first state to overturn voter-approved abortion protectionsOctober 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
OpinionKS Republicans falsely blame Adam Hamilton for Methodist Church split | OpinionOctober 28, 2026 at 5:12 AM
LocalProject searches for families of boys buried at Missouri reform school generations agoOctober 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & PoliticsWould Marshall run again? He asked voters for ‘one more term, for six more years’Updated October 28, 2026 at 10:10 AM
LocalFormer Johnson County priest pleads guilty to stealing thousands from Leawood churchUpdated October 28, 2026 at 9:54 AM