OpinionCorruption allegations have long plagued Jackson County leaders. Who isn’t tainted? | OpinionIt’s not just Phil LeVota who’s been accused of self-dealing, and it’s been going on for years. | OpinionUpdated August 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Carter Jensen ties Royals’ rookie homer record in Saturday’s loss to Red SoxUpdated September 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
How Kansas State overwhelmed Washington State with ‘lights-out’ play on defenseSeptember 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Hickman Mills district sells former Truman Elementary building for $1.4MSeptember 12, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Roger Marshall may have reason to worry about Senate race. Here's what to know | HudnallSeptember 12, 2026 at 5:07 AM
K-State QB Avery Johnson had a mix of good, bad (and ugly) moments against WazzuSeptember 13, 2026 at 11:07 AM
OpinionThe Kansas City Star Editorial Board’s recommendations for Aug. 4 primary | OpinionAugust 4, 2026 at 5:03 AM
OpinionEndorsement: Kansas City Star Editorial Board on Kansas US Senate race | OpinionUpdated July 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
OpinionEndorsement: Star Editorial Board picks a Jackson County executive candidate | OpinionJuly 30, 2026 at 12:50 PM
OpinionEndorsement: Star Editorial Board weighs in on Kansas Supreme Court amendment | OpinionJuly 30, 2026 at 5:08 AM
OpinionEndorsement: Star Editorial Board picks a Kansas Republican in governor primary | OpinionUpdated July 29, 2026 at 12:49 PM
OpinionEndorsement: The Star Editorial Board on the Kansas Democratic governor primary | OpinionJuly 29, 2026 at 5:07 AM
OpinionEndorsement: Star’s Editorial Board on Amendment 4, initiative petition | OpinionJuly 23, 2026 at 5:08 AM
OpinionVideo explainer: What to know about Missouri Amendment 5 income tax | OpinionJuly 22, 2026 at 5:07 AM
OpinionMissouri, KC voters face 5 key ballot questions Aug. 4. Here’s what we think | WalkerJuly 22, 2026 at 5:08 AM
OpinionEndorsement: The Star on whether to choose statewide election of tax assessors | OpinionJuly 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
OpinionEndorsement: The Star Opinion team advises voters on affordable housing measureUpdated July 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM
OpinionEndorsement: Our opinion on Question 3, Kansas City’s East Side tax | OpinionUpdated July 21, 2026 at 8:51 AM
OpinionEndorsement: Star’s suggestion on KC building, convention center bond vote | OpinionUpdated July 18, 2026 at 8:26 AM
OpinionEndorsement: The Star Editorial Board recommendation on Missouri Amendment 5 | OpinionJuly 19, 2026 at 5:09 AM
EditorialsMissouri map fight: Voters deserve a prompt and certified referendum | OpinionMay 14, 2026 at 11:01 AM
EditorialsKansas City leaders sprang another Royals stadium surprise on us | OpinionUpdated April 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Yvette WalkerWhat is at stake in the April 7 KC-area elections? A recap of our endorsements | OpinionUpdated April 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM
EditorialsThe Kansas City Star endorses in the Hickman Mills school board race | OpinionUpdated April 4, 2026 at 8:49 AM
EditorialsThe Kansas City Star’s endorsement in the Lee’s Summit tax rollback Prop C | OpinionApril 3, 2026 at 5:07 AM
EditorialsThe Kansas City Star’s endorsement in the Independence School District bond | OpinionApril 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM
EditorialsThe Star recommends candidates in the Lee’s Summit school board race | OpinionUpdated April 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
EditorialsThe Kansas City Star endorses in the Independence school board race | OpinionApril 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM
EditorialsThe Kansas City Star endorses in the Hickman Mills school district | OpinionApril 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM
EditorialsThe Star’s recommendation on vote for Kansas City earnings tax renewal | OpinionUpdated March 31, 2026 at 4:22 PM