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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

Here’s the last time a Jackson County executive faced a major corruption scandal

August 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM

Government & Politics

CoreCivic sells Kansas ICE prison to the feds as activists allege medical neglect

Updated August 9, 2026 at 3:39 AM

Government & Politics

‘We’re in a new battle’: KS Gov. Laura Kelly endorses Cindy Holscher as successor

Updated August 6, 2026 at 8:57 AM

Government & Politics

Cindy Holscher victorious in Democratic primary to succeed Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly

Updated August 6, 2026 at 8:54 AM

Government & Politics

Trump-endorsed Ty Masterson wins crowded Kansas Republican governor primary

Updated August 4, 2026 at 11:02 PM

Government & Politics

Voters decisively reject ballot measure seeking to overhaul Kansas Supreme Court

Updated August 5, 2026 at 3:43 PM

Government & Politics

Kansas laws restricting abortion providers are unconstitutional, judge rules

Updated August 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM

Government & Politics

Sarnecki wants to sell Kansas’ private jet. His own plane raises campaign questions

Updated August 1, 2026 at 8:48 AM

Government & Politics

Accusations of blackmail, bullying rock bitter Kansas Democratic governor primary

Updated August 1, 2026 at 9:38 AM

Government & Politics

Trump phones in rally for Masterson: ‘We love each other. We love that state’

Updated August 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM

Government & Politics

In Olathe and beyond, Marshall votes against funding for big projects — then takes credit

Updated July 28, 2026 at 6:08 PM

Government & Politics

Personal vendetta alleging ‘corrupt’ judges fuels JoCo Republican’s statehouse bid

July 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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