Government & Politics
Why did 3 City Council members oppose funding KC Current’s stadium expansion?
September 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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Government & Politics
At Missouri Capitol, protesters call for data center moratorium and privacy rules
Updated September 23, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Wyandotte County
After KCK gas line rupture prompts evacuations, who’s responsible remains unclear
Updated September 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Government & Politics
Missouri’s dizzying map fight is back in court. But clerks say it’s too late
September 16, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Government & Politics
Vance defends Trump’s Canadian trade war that could hit KC especially hard
Updated September 15, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Eat & Drink
Owner of KC bars abused, harassed staff, employees tell The Star. ‘I ruined it,’ he says
Updated September 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Government & Politics
Hoskins faces two lawsuits after turbulent week as Missouri secretary of state
Updated September 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Local
Seven Kansas City firefighters have had 21 DWIs. Can the new chief enforce the rules?
September 13, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Government & Politics
8th Circuit to hear Missouri redistricting case following U.S. Supreme Court ruling
Updated September 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Local
After high court ruling, are KC-area election boards ready with right map and ballots?
September 11, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Government & Politics
Missouri will use old congressional map in November, GOP attorney general says
Updated September 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Government & Politics
Missouri Supreme Court summons Hoskins after he vows to use gerrymandered map
September 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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