LocalSee map of Belton tornado’s path of destruction. It was rated EF-1, with 110 mph windA map released Saturday by the National Weather Service traced the tornado’s path of destruction as a two-mile arc through the city.Updated April 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Weather NewsTwo tornadoes hit Clinton, Missouri; strongest reached 98 mph winds, NWS saysUpdated April 19, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Weather NewsSevere weather rolls out of KC, leaving some damage, power outagesUpdated April 18, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Government & PoliticsKC’s stadium plans include Crown Center. What that means is less clearUpdated April 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM
LocalHouse for sale in Lawrence has hoops history: James Naismith lived and died thereApril 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Weather NewsSevere thunderstorm, tornado warnings issued in KC area: Follow updatesUpdated April 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
LocalKC Youth Symphony fires executive director after embezzlement investigationUpdated April 15, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas senator says to stop complaining about gas prices. Criticism mountsApril 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
CrimeMan, 18, charged for alleged role in fatal Kansas City, Kansas, shootingApril 14, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Jackson CountyIndependence considers selling off 2 beloved historic homes as upkeep costs soarApril 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Weather NewsTornadoes touch down in Paola, Ottawa; warnings issued across KC metroUpdated April 14, 2026 at 1:18 AM
LocalDoes KC’s Whitney VinZant own your favorite restaurant yet? Give him timeUpdated April 13, 2026 at 1:07 PM
LocalSee inside historic KC house transformed into vibrant family home after fireUpdated April 13, 2026 at 10:39 AM
LocalFamily of WyCo inmate who died in jail files suit against county, deputyApril 10, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas City leader wants a public vote on Royals stadium. Would that work?April 11, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Government & PoliticsKansas City made its offer for downtown baseball. Who else will pay for it?Updated April 10, 2026 at 8:43 AM
LocalKC pitches an underground Highway 71 to reconnect East Side to downtown. See planUpdated April 9, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Toriano PorterExclusive: Kansas middle school ignored sexual harassment, dad says | OpinionUpdated April 9, 2026 at 8:41 AM
CrimeBaldwin City massage therapist arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a clientApril 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
ElectionsSee election results for Center School Board race in south KCUpdated April 8, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Voter GuideHaven’t voted yet? Here’s what KC-area voters should know for April 7 electionUpdated April 7, 2026 at 4:12 PM
What's Your KCQ?This Kansas City murder is still unsolved 85 years later. What happened?Updated April 7, 2026 at 8:46 AM
CrimeTwo men sentenced in fatal shooting in Pendleton Heights during drug deal gone badApril 6, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas City audited The Star’s coverage for bias. Mayor denies ordering itApril 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
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