Government & PoliticsTempers flare after JoCo Democrats pull support for some U.S. Senate candidates“We have a responsibility to our voters to promote the candidates who have the most chance for success,” party Chair Deann Mitchell said.Updated June 7, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Government & PoliticsWho’s in? Who’s out? Primary fields are set in KS races for governor, U.S. SenateUpdated June 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Government & PoliticsMissouri governor moves direct democracy, income tax votes to August primaryUpdated May 22, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Government & PoliticsCan gerrymandered Missouri map be implemented? State, county officials disagreeMay 15, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Government & PoliticsHas Kansas prosecuted anyone for using restrooms under law targeting trans people?Updated May 7, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Government & PoliticsAfter direct democracy attacks, MO campaign attempts to force statewide voteMay 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
LocalKC area drivers sound off on high gas prices, the Iran war. ‘We all know who to blame’Updated April 27, 2026 at 10:29 AM
LocalWere Kansas tornado warnings late because of Trump’s cuts at weather service?Updated April 17, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Government & PoliticsPoll sign said only citizens can vote. KC voters wonder ‘what was the reason’April 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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
Government & PoliticsFormer NKC pastor who worked for Jeffrey Epstein suspended by Missouri churchMarch 16, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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
