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Robert A. Cronkleton is a breaking news reporter for The Kansas City Star, covering crime, courts, transportation, weather and climate. He’s been at The Star for 36 years. His skills include multimedia and data reporting and video and audio editing.

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LATEST FROM ROBERT A. CRONKLETON

2 lanes of NB I-29 reopen after semitruck crashes, spills load in KC North

Traffic & Road Closures

2 lanes of NB I-29 reopen after semitruck crashes, spills load in KC North

September 22, 2026 at 6:46 AM

Fall arrives this week in Kansas City — so does cooler weather

Fall arrives this week in Kansas City — so does cooler weather

September 21, 2026 at 9:09 AM

Pregnant woman, unborn child killed after Jeep strikes her in Independence

Pregnant woman, unborn child killed after Jeep strikes her in Independence

Updated September 24, 2026 at 9:55 AM

Flooding risk grows as storms bring heavy rain to the Kansas City area

Flooding risk grows as storms bring heavy rain to the Kansas City area

September 15, 2026 at 8:59 AM

Vice President JD Vance rallies Kansas Republicans during Olathe visit

Government & Politics

Vice President JD Vance rallies Kansas Republicans during Olathe visit

Updated September 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM

Storm pattern could bring daily rain to Kansas City beginning this weekend

Storm pattern could bring daily rain to Kansas City beginning this weekend

September 11, 2026 at 7:56 AM

Despite rain, Red Thursday brings KC Chiefs fans together to help local families

Despite rain, Red Thursday brings KC Chiefs fans together to help local families

Updated September 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM

One more hot day as strong storms threaten Kansas City area

One more hot day as strong storms threaten Kansas City area

September 9, 2026 at 7:58 AM

KCK man pleads guilty in brother’s death during attempted home invasion

KCK man pleads guilty in brother’s death during attempted home invasion

September 8, 2026 at 1:39 PM

Heat surges back in Kansas City before cold front brings relief

Heat surges back in Kansas City before cold front brings relief

September 8, 2026 at 9:20 AM

Shooting outside QuikTrip in KC’s Northland leaves man dead; police seek answers

Shooting outside QuikTrip in KC’s Northland leaves man dead; police seek answers

Updated September 8, 2026 at 2:52 PM

82-year-old Liberty man killed when car strikes lawn mower in rural Clay County

82-year-old Liberty man killed when car strikes lawn mower in rural Clay County

September 4, 2026 at 12:29 PM

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