Matthew Kelly

The Kansas City Star

Matthew Kelly is The Kansas City Star’s Kansas State Government reporter. He previously covered local government for The Wichita Eagle. Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.

LATEST FROM MATTHEW KELLY

Government & Politics

Fact Check: Attack ad says Hamilton’s church swept abuse under the rug. Is that true?

October 23, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Government & Politics

Former Kansas City, Kansas, mayor endorses Republican Ty Masterson for governor

October 23, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Government & Politics

Former Kansas official claims JoCo ballot defaulted to Dems. Election chief responds

Updated October 22, 2026 at 7:57 PM

Government & Politics

Five moments that stood out in debate between candidates for ‘toss-up’ KS Senate seat

Updated October 21, 2026 at 11:52 PM

Government & Politics

Marshall and Hamilton will meet in televised debate Wednesday. Here are the details

Updated October 21, 2026 at 8:24 PM

Government & Politics

Five things that stood out in Trump’s night of bluster and revelry at Kansas rally

Updated October 21, 2026 at 4:58 PM

Government & Politics

Here’s what Sen. Marshall had to say about Iran, ICE and tariffs on Friday in Topeka

Updated October 16, 2026 at 3:53 PM

Government & Politics

Fact check: What are U.S. Senate candidates’ stances on Iran war in Kansas race

Updated October 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM

Government & Politics

Sen. Roger Marshall touts his record, defends Trump policies in Topeka appearance

Updated October 16, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Government & Politics

New report examines whether spending Marshall requested raised his property value

Updated October 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM

Government & Politics

Trump is rallying for Sen. Marshall. Will the other Kansas senator be there?

Updated October 16, 2026 at 8:09 PM

Local

As Chiefs’ stadium deal with Kansas advances, key question hangs over financing

October 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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