Clay CountySmithville community rallies behind local businesses destroyed by strip mall fire“Everybody is reaching out, businesses, individuals, customers, you know, everybody,” one business owner said.Updated March 31, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Clay CountyKitchen blaze, high wind fuel massive Smithville fire that engulfed strip mallUpdated March 31, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Voter GuideWho is on your KC-area ballot? Your voter guide to the April 7 electionUpdated March 31, 2026 at 2:13 PM
LocalBusinesses have ‘lost everything’ as crews battle fire at Smithville strip mallUpdated March 31, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Voter GuideMeet the six candidates fighting for a spot on the North Kansas City CouncilMarch 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Clay CountyLiberty approves $229 million in tax breaks for huge new $1.4 billion data centerUpdated March 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Voter GuideMeet candidates vying for seats on North Kansas City Schools Board of EducationMarch 28, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Clay CountyFor 100 years, iconic high school has been ‘the root’ of ever-changing NorthlandUpdated March 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Clay CountyKearney demolishes landmark I-35 water tower: ‘Adios to the Onion’March 18, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Clay CountyThis Kansas City neighborhood could soon be getting its own small grocery storeUpdated March 18, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Clay CountyGetting downtown from Northland won’t get easier until 2032 with new bridgeworkMarch 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Clay CountyNorth Kansas City community mourns loss of firefighter: ‘Rest in peace, hero’Updated March 13, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Inside The StarMeet The Star’s new Northland reporter covering Platte and Clay countiesUpdated March 12, 2026 at 10:45 AM
CrimeWoman charged with assault allegedly swung shears at Claycomo paramedic, police sayUpdated March 10, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Openings & ClosingsThis Kansas City suburb didn’t have a cocktail bar. Now it doesUpdated March 9, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Openings & ClosingsKansas City barbecue restaurant opening new spot to ‘show off our creativity’March 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
LocalDillons is coming to the Northland. More KC-area stores will followUpdated March 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Openings & ClosingsLiberty home goods and juice store to open second location in North Kansas CityMarch 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
EducationNorth Kansas City Schools audit examines payments for ‘potential fictitious services’March 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Openings & ClosingsThis burrito chain just opened a new location in Kansas City’s NorthlandFebruary 23, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Clay CountyClay County judge lowers bond for Jeffrey King, accused of killing his neighborUpdated February 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Clay CountyJeffrey King, accused of 1st degree murder of Northland neighbor, awaits trial dateUpdated February 20, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Clay CountyGoogle confirms $10B, 500-acre data center in Kansas City’s NorthlandFebruary 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
LocalClay County officials weigh in after call involving ‘unusual’ visitor. Who was it?Updated February 11, 2026 at 10:39 PM
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