OpinionOlathe fire is why some home fireworks should be restricted now | Donovan vs. WalkerDouble Take: Fireworks technology has gotten ahead of regular people’s ability to manage it, says Derek Donovan. A ban is too extreme, says Yvette Walker.July 1, 2026 at 5:08 AM
5 observations from Day 2 of Chiefs camp: Walker flashes in Andy Reid screen gameJuly 30, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Andy Reid urges fans to put aside state-line concerns about Chiefs’ new stadiumJuly 30, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Exclusive: KU Athletics on the verge of hiring new front office level positionJuly 30, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Endorsement: Kansas City Star Editorial Board on Kansas US Senate race | OpinionUpdated July 30, 2026 at 2:28 PM
OpinionWhy are Kansas GOP governor candidates taking the MAGA road? | OpinionJune 21, 2026 at 5:07 AM
OpinionKratom’s off Missouri shelves. What about all these other dangerous pills? | OpinionUpdated June 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Derek DonovanMeet Derek Donovan, The Star’s columnist exploring how public policy affects youMay 31, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Derek DonovanSharice Davids gets it: Public works, not culture wars, are patriotic | OpinionUpdated May 29, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Derek DonovanMoDOT crews working overnight show government sometimes gets it right | OpinionMay 7, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Derek DonovanWe don’t know what Trump will do to Iran tonight. But we do know this | OpinionUpdated April 7, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Derek DonovanMark Alford is ‘investigating’ Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show. For being fun? | OpinionUpdated February 11, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Derek DonovanEric Schmitt’s Greenland playacting ignores Missouri — and GOP voters | OpinionUpdated January 17, 2026 at 11:39 AM
LocalNow open to all: See The Star’s historical photo archives, with the KC LibraryUpdated January 8, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Derek DonovanMissouri and Kansas didn’t vote for age verification — and it can’t stop porn | OpinionUpdated December 7, 2025 at 7:58 PM
David MastioHere’s what you told us you’re grateful for this Thanksgiving, Kansas City | OpinionNovember 27, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Derek DonovanHow Zohran Mamdani beat Josh Hawley to Donald Trump’s heart | OpinionUpdated November 24, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Derek DonovanThis Thanksgiving, what are you thankful for, Kansas City? | OpinionNovember 19, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Derek DonovanMissouri, Kansas senators: Is Trump’s feces drop video acceptable? | OpinionUpdated October 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Derek DonovanThink leaf blowers are loud? Wait till KC has hordes of drones in the sky | OpinionUpdated August 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Derek DonovanDon’t fret, Josh Hawley. It’s easy to make Trump love you again | OpinionUpdated August 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Derek Donovan‘South Park’ slams Trump. Great, but the show helped make him president | OpinionUpdated July 25, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Derek DonovanIf new ‘Superman’ movie feels like an attack, you have a guilty conscience | OpinionJuly 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Derek DonovanElon Musk loves the R-word insult. How does Eric Schmitt feel about that? | OpinionUpdated April 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Derek DonovanThe Republicans I know aren’t cruel or criminal. And I know they still exist | OpinionUpdated October 31, 2024 at 9:23 PM
Derek DonovanTrump rally comic didn’t just spew racism. He called Travis Kelce ‘the next OJ Simpson’ | OpinionUpdated October 28, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Derek DonovanForget the cats: ‘They eat HUMANS.’ Meet Laura Loomer, Trump’s misinformation muse | OpinionUpdated September 25, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Derek DonovanDon’t forget Sheriff Hayden’s wasteful years pushing Trump’s Big Lie, Johnson County | OpinionUpdated July 11, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Derek DonovanThe GOP’s problem isn’t populism. It’s social media and Fox News’ grip on their voters | OpinionUpdated May 20, 2024 at 11:17 AM
