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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

Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada could hit Kansas City especially hard

August 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Government & Politics

After ‘wholly avoidable’ Wichita-DC crash, safety reforms stall. Is urgency fading?

Updated August 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM

Government & Politics

Marshall spent more time, taxpayer money near Florida property. It’s up for sale

Updated August 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM

Government & Politics

Kansas trailblazer and political legend Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dead at 94

Updated August 22, 2026 at 2:15 PM

Government & Politics

Who has the edge in rare Kansas governor race with only 2 candidates in November?

August 19, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Government & Politics

Ad quotes snippets of Hamilton sermons. What did he say about BLM, climate change?

Updated August 17, 2026 at 6:20 PM

Government & Politics

Masterson to leave 2nd job at WSU for remainder of campaign. Criticism still follows

Updated August 14, 2026 at 9:39 PM

Government & Politics

The anti-abortion agenda in Kansas was dealt two crushing defeats. What comes next?

Updated August 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM

Local

A Johnson County high schooler just won Trump’s Patriot Games. Here’s what to know

Updated August 12, 2026 at 9:33 PM

Government & Politics

Star Politics: Can Hamilton beat Marshall in Kansas? Here’s the latest on Senate race

August 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Education

Kansas law says no cellphones in schools. How are KC-area districts adjusting?

August 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Government & Politics

Does the Rev. Adam Hamilton give Democrats a chance of beating Roger Marshall?

August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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