LocalWere Kansas tornado warnings late because of Trump’s cuts at weather service?Fewer balloon launches may mean less information for storm models during fast-changing conditions and severe weather season.Updated April 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Government & PoliticsKansas City audited The Star’s coverage for bias. Mayor denies ordering itApril 7, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Government & PoliticsAfter Sam Graves’ exit, Kansas City councilman files to run for CongressMarch 30, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Government & PoliticsMid-decade redistricting aimed at KC was legal, Missouri Supreme Court saysUpdated March 24, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Government & PoliticsICE detention center can open in Leavenworth after private prison wins long fightUpdated March 11, 2026 at 2:44 PM
KansasTrans Kansans appalled by bathroom, driver’s license law: ‘They’re punishing us’Updated February 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Government & PoliticsSharice Davids is entertaining a Senate run — even after Kansas redistricting fizzledUpdated February 23, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Government & PoliticsTwo years after Chiefs rally shooting, this family still fights for accountabilityUpdated February 14, 2026 at 8:29 AM
LocalPort KC cuts ties with Platform Ventures to signal objection to alleged ICE dealUpdated February 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas ICE prison one step closer to opening after 5-1 vote in LeavenworthUpdated February 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Government & PoliticsHow KS & MO Republicans are framing gun rights in wake of Alex Pretti shootingUpdated January 26, 2026 at 10:03 PM
LocalKC-area neighbors say alleged ICE facility near their homes & school is ‘not right’Updated January 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Government & PoliticsKC lawmaker called ICE shooting ‘deeply disturbing.’ GOP leaders had a different takeJanuary 12, 2026 at 4:43 PM
LocalWhat are STAR Bonds? How the Chiefs stadium in Kansas will be fundedUpdated January 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
LocalIs Chiefs’ Kansas stadium deal the largest ever offered? What experts sayUpdated January 8, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas won’t redraw its congressional map in 2026, top GOP lawmaker saysJanuary 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Government & PoliticsSen. Eric Schmitt is going viral for tense back-and-forth over Trump’s pardonDecember 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Government & PoliticsKansas spent thousands on redistricting tool before special session was rejectedNovember 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Government & PoliticsMissouri is illegally keeping people with mental health issues in jail, lawsuit saysUpdated November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Government & PoliticsMissouri governor wants to eliminate income taxes. Some fear KS-like budget crisisNovember 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
LocalDeported to El Salvador, KC immigrant describes the violent ordeal: ‘I lost everything’Updated November 12, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Government & PoliticsKansas Republicans fail to muster votes for redistricting special sessionUpdated November 5, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Guest CommentaryDavids can breathe easy, at least for now, with GOP redistricting delay | OpinionNovember 5, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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