Laura Bauer

The Kansas City Star

Laura Bauer, who came to The Kansas City Star in 2005, focuses on investigative and watchdog journalism. In her 30-year career, Laura has won numerous national awards for coverage of human trafficking, child welfare, crime and government secrecy.

LATEST FROM LAURA BAUER

Local

Hours after historic Missouri church burns, members say ‘We’re going to rebuild’

Updated October 14, 2026 at 4:27 PM

Local

Historic Missouri church destroyed by early morning fire. ‘I am heartbroken’

Updated October 14, 2026 at 4:24 PM

Local

A decade on, KC-area man’s killing is a mystery. His son found him and called 911

October 13, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Local

Leavenworth County corrections officer fired after being charged with rape

October 13, 2026 at 10:47 AM

Local

Leavenworth County corrections officer charged with rape

Updated October 13, 2026 at 10:32 AM

Local

Académie Lafayette said teacher was reported to state. Parents: ‘Where’s their proof?’

Updated October 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Crime

Leavenworth man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in 2023 crash

October 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM

Crime

Leavenworth man, 83, convicted of sexual battery after pleading no contest

September 30, 2026 at 6:20 PM

News

Lansing man found guilty of endangering child after incident caught on security video

September 30, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Local

Leavenworth High School student arrested, charged after handgun found in backpack

September 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Kansas

Five years in, Kansas isn’t meeting commitment to foster kids. What leaders say now

Updated September 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Local

How parents at one KC charter school warned about teacher later accused at Pembroke

Updated September 23, 2026 at 7:43 AM

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