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June 28, 2023

• Mad at your Jackson County tax assessment? Guess what KC mayor, other leaders must pay
• Jean Peters Baker endorses STL County prosecutor Bell’s campaign against Josh Hawley
• Man firebombed home over parking dispute in Missouri, feds say
• Baby flamingo captivates with adorable video at Ohio zoo. ‘Those precious pink legs’
• Dad ‘died a hero’ saving 8-year-old son from drowning, Indiana family says
• Missouri group files ballot petitions to allow Kansas City to enact tougher gun rules
• Minor-league baseball player tries to draw a basketball foul before being tagged out
• Toddler in critical condition after left inside car outside Lenexa church for 2 1/2 hours
• This week in Kansas City: Plenty of July 4 fireworks, but first come the sharks
• 70 years ago, downtown KCK was a shopping, entertainment hub. How has it changed?
• Pedestrian deaths are way up in Kansas and Missouri. Are we all just driving angry? | Opinion
• Why does the Catholic Church have a priest shortage? It’s all about traditional roles | Opinion
• Discrimination has long been embedded in our county’s fabric. So have we changed?
• Take a deep, inaudible breath: ‘Midwest nice’ rules the day in her Pilates studio
• Remember the number 529: Here’s how college savings plans can work to your advantage
• Kansas supermajority seems to ignore Declaration of Independence | Opinion cartoon
• Purple purpose: For those in need of connection, this seat in LS is a perfect spot
• Extending a welcome: Leawood group has expanded boundaries, offers these activities
• Pick your pet: shy tabby, stylish shepherd, loyal pit bull or energetic cattle dog
• Are 90% tax assessment hikes normal? Why Jackson County’s valuations differ from others
• We want more of your voices in The Star’s Opinion section. Answer our new survey | Opinion
• Frank White blasts Quinton Lucas for sowing ‘confusion and mistrust’ on assessments
• KC senior home to kick grandma out for ‘partying’ too much. It’s not true, she says
• Mayor Q should make local control of Kansas City police a major focus of 2nd term | Opinion
• What time of day is KC air quality best? How to be active & stay safe during ozone alerts
• You can contest your Jackson County tax assessment, but you may need to wait for hours
• Patrick Mahomes shares what made him ‘most nervous I’ve ever been in a sporting event’
• Former Blue Valley High School star recalls journey from KC to Cleveland Guardians
• Hair popping out of trunk prompts 911 call. Then driver and Ohio cops share a laugh
• Scorching temperatures and high humidity descend upon Kansas City. How hot will it get?
• Of nearly 100 homicides, Kansas City police have solved just 32 killings this year. Why?
• NFL Network analyst is more bullish on Chiefs this season than last year’s prediction
• Abducted baby in back of car dies when driver crashes into house, Ohio cops say
• Air quality alert issued for the Kansas City area, the 10th smog warning for the season
• ‘Unconscionable.’ Kansas foster care contractors investigated after kids put at risk
• 50,000 people will flood into this small Kansas town on Tuesday. Here’s why
•  ‘C’mon! Let’s go!’ KC man faces charges for ‘heave-ho’ push against officers on Jan. 6
• Second man sentenced in gruesome Missouri murder of woman who was kept in a cage
• Kansas prison supervisor harassed, berated employee for years, discrimination suit says
• Changes could be coming to KC’s 911 system to shorten time callers spend on hold
• Man fleeing cops started forest fires to avoid capture, feds say. He’s going to prison
• ‘Do something’: Mass shooting victim’s family wants KC, Missouri to crack down on guns
• KC Swifties can prepare for Eras Tour shows with a week of Taylor Swift-themed events
• A Big 12 tale: Why this athletic boss now wants to defeat teams he loved as a kid in KC
• Jalon Daniels’ shoulder injury led to tweets, controversy and a long road to recovery
• Kansas City Royals take 1-0 lead in 8th, but KC kid plays hero for Cleveland Guardians
• Big 12 football and the four conference newcomers + NBA awaits these top Cats | Podcast
• ‘I can’t believe you’re closing’: Kansas City area thrift shop shutting doors for good
• Six Kansas City updates: Restaurants, a bar, used car lot. And the game of fowling?