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The Star’s Kacen Bayless introduces his new role as Kansas City prepares for a critical year in politics.
Introducing The Star’s new Democracy Insider as KC preps for historic 2026
The Star’s Kacen Bayless introduces his new role as Kansas City prepares for a critical year in politics.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The Star’s Kacen Bayless introduces his new role as Kansas City prepares for a critical year in politics.
Following an injury to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, State Farm quietly pulled one of his commercials from the air.
State Farm quietly pulled Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ commercial following injury
Following an injury to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, State Farm quietly pulled one of his commercials from the air.
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Following an injury to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, State Farm quietly pulled one of his commercials from the air.
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump implored Republicans to turn around their political fortunes ahe...
Trump warns he'll be impeached if Republicans lose midterms
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump implored Republicans to turn around their political fortunes ahe...
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump implored Republicans to turn around their political fortunes ahe...
State legislators informed local leadership that KCK would be the site for the team’s $3B stadium in late December.
Olathe said it was in on Chiefs talks for 2 years. But KCK found out last second
State legislators informed local leadership that KCK would be the site for the team’s $3B stadium in late December.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
State legislators informed local leadership that KCK would be the site for the team’s $3B stadium in late December.
Vice President JD Vance shared the video on X Friday afternoon, and the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it was authentic.
New video footage taken by ICE agent who shot Renee Good captures confrontation
Vice President JD Vance shared the video on X Friday afternoon, and the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it was authentic.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Vice President JD Vance shared the video on X Friday afternoon, and the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that it was authentic.
The walk is more than 16 miles. He starts at midnight and finishes before his workday begins the following morning.
KC-area teacher walked from Lee’s Summit to KCK to get winter coats for students
The walk is more than 16 miles. He starts at midnight and finishes before his workday begins the following morning.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The walk is more than 16 miles. He starts at midnight and finishes before his workday begins the following morning.
The claims were included in the Jackson County Prosecutor’s statement about charges in a 2022 road rage shooting.
Man allegedly told KC cops he shot 400 people — 10 per month. Can that be true?
The claims were included in the Jackson County Prosecutor’s statement about charges in a 2022 road rage shooting.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The claims were included in the Jackson County Prosecutor’s statement about charges in a 2022 road rage shooting.
Members of the school community shared their congratulations and thanks to Dain for her work serving Piper students.
Supporters hail KC-area school superintendent on retirement. ‘Amazing leader!!!’
Members of the school community shared their congratulations and thanks to Dain for her work serving Piper students.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Members of the school community shared their congratulations and thanks to Dain for her work serving Piper students.
They can cover hundreds of acres, draw millions of gallons of water and match the electricity usage of small cities. From our readers:
KC Council to debate data center zoning impact, and that’s a good thing | Opinion
They can cover hundreds of acres, draw millions of gallons of water and match the electricity usage of small cities. From our readers:
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
They can cover hundreds of acres, draw millions of gallons of water and match the electricity usage of small cities. From our readers:
The state would offer financing that’s more than double the combined total of several other STAR bond projects, combined.
Chiefs STAR bond deal is more than double amount of 23 other projects combined
The state would offer financing that’s more than double the combined total of several other STAR bond projects, combined.
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The state would offer financing that’s more than double the combined total of several other STAR bond projects, combined.
MoDOT has found a solution to reopen northbound U.S. 169 after a bridge was hastily closed last month. Here’s how it will happen and affect southbound U.S. 169 traffic.
Here's what MoDOT plans to get northbound U.S. 169 traffic flowing again
MoDOT has found a solution to reopen northbound U.S. 169 after a bridge was hastily closed last month. Here’s how it will happen and affect southbound U.S. 169 traffic.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:40 PM
MoDOT has found a solution to reopen northbound U.S. 169 after a bridge was hastily closed last month. Here’s how it will happen and affect southbound U.S. 169 traffic.
Jackson County prosecutor’s report shows big rises in domestic and child filings, high diversion graduation rates and renewed emphasis on accountability and expungement plans.
Jackson County prosecutor vaunts high convictions, case filings in annual report
Jackson County prosecutor’s report shows big rises in domestic and child filings, high diversion graduation rates and renewed emphasis on accountability and expungement plans.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Jackson County prosecutor’s report shows big rises in domestic and child filings, high diversion graduation rates and renewed emphasis on accountability and expungement plans.
A Tennessee motorcycle gang member pleaded guilty to assault and firearm charges for a Sept. 2022 shooting and attack on U.S. Highway 40 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Biker gang member pleads guilty in Blue Springs assault of rival gang member
A Tennessee motorcycle gang member pleaded guilty to assault and firearm charges for a Sept. 2022 shooting and attack on U.S. Highway 40 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:20 PM
A Tennessee motorcycle gang member pleaded guilty to assault and firearm charges for a Sept. 2022 shooting and attack on U.S. Highway 40 in Blue Springs, Missouri.
A 62-year-old Kansas City man, known as “The Mayor” of a homeless encampment, has been sentenced to almost 11 years in prison for meth trafficking near a school and for possessing a firearm.
‘Mayor’ of KC homeless camp sentenced for meth trafficking, gun possession
A 62-year-old Kansas City man, known as “The Mayor” of a homeless encampment, has been sentenced to almost 11 years in prison for meth trafficking near a school and for possessing a firearm.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
A 62-year-old Kansas City man, known as “The Mayor” of a homeless encampment, has been sentenced to almost 11 years in prison for meth trafficking near a school and for possessing a firearm.
A bill to require Kansas public school districts to have a student representative is a great idea, but could use a little refinement.
Kansas school boards should give students a seat at the grown-up table | Opinion
A bill to require Kansas public school districts to have a student representative is a great idea, but could use a little refinement.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
A bill to require Kansas public school districts to have a student representative is a great idea, but could use a little refinement.
The Kansas City Royals will be in the national spotlight on multiple occasions this year.
Royals return to ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ with multiple prime-time games
The Kansas City Royals will be in the national spotlight on multiple occasions this year.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The Kansas City Royals will be in the national spotlight on multiple occasions this year.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kansas State’s newest batch of transfers.
Kansas State Wildcats land three new football players from the transfer portal
Here’s everything you need to know about Kansas State’s newest batch of transfers.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Here’s everything you need to know about Kansas State’s newest batch of transfers.
After several years, Olathe has begun demolition and is ready to acquire the last parcels needed for the massive I-35 Santa Fe corridor project
Demolition begins: Here’s the latest on I-35 and Santa Fe construction in Olathe
After several years, Olathe has begun demolition and is ready to acquire the last parcels needed for the massive I-35 Santa Fe corridor project
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January 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
After several years, Olathe has begun demolition and is ready to acquire the last parcels needed for the massive I-35 Santa Fe corridor project
The female giraffe, named Aspen, was born Dec. 29, 2025, the zoo said. A new giraffe exhibit is anticipated to open this summer.
Kansas City Zoo announces birth of female giraffe calf. Meet Aspen
The female giraffe, named Aspen, was born Dec. 29, 2025, the zoo said. A new giraffe exhibit is anticipated to open this summer.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
The female giraffe, named Aspen, was born Dec. 29, 2025, the zoo said. A new giraffe exhibit is anticipated to open this summer.
The Royals still have not committed to a location despite repeatedly saying they do not plan to stay at Kauffman Stadium after the team’s lease expires in 2030.
After Kansas deadline lapses, Missouri has new ‘sense of urgency’ to keep Royals
The Royals still have not committed to a location despite repeatedly saying they do not plan to stay at Kauffman Stadium after the team’s lease expires in 2030.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
The Royals still have not committed to a location despite repeatedly saying they do not plan to stay at Kauffman Stadium after the team’s lease expires in 2030.
“We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who supported that space — the memories made will always be a part of our story,” the restaurant group said online.
Kansas City taqueria location of two years closes. ‘Incredibly grateful’
“We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who supported that space — the memories made will always be a part of our story,” the restaurant group said online.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:20 PM
“We’re incredibly grateful for everyone who supported that space — the memories made will always be a part of our story,” the restaurant group said online.
Renee Good had stopped to support her neighbors in Minneapolis when she was shot and killed by an ICE agent Wednesday, her wife said in a statement.
Wife of former KC resident killed by ICE saw shooting: ‘We had whistles. They had guns’
Renee Good had stopped to support her neighbors in Minneapolis when she was shot and killed by an ICE agent Wednesday, her wife said in a statement.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Renee Good had stopped to support her neighbors in Minneapolis when she was shot and killed by an ICE agent Wednesday, her wife said in a statement.
Gov. Mike Kehoe is touting conservative voodoo economist Arthur Laffer, Sam Brownback’s tax architect. | Opinion
Missouri ‘difficult budget year’ echoes disastrous Kansas ‘tax experiment’ | Opinion
Gov. Mike Kehoe is touting conservative voodoo economist Arthur Laffer, Sam Brownback’s tax architect. | Opinion
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Gov. Mike Kehoe is touting conservative voodoo economist Arthur Laffer, Sam Brownback’s tax architect. | Opinion
Good lived in the Waldo area with her wife and kind until last December, a former neighbor said.
How to help after death of Renee Good, former KC resident killed by ICE in Minneapolis
Good lived in the Waldo area with her wife and kind until last December, a former neighbor said.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Good lived in the Waldo area with her wife and kind until last December, a former neighbor said.
Prairie Village recently allowed one resident to keep her new monkey. But the new rules leave the owner feeling frustrated: “That is prejudgement.”
Prairie Village allows pet monkey to stay. Owner claims new rules aren’t fair
Prairie Village recently allowed one resident to keep her new monkey. But the new rules leave the owner feeling frustrated: “That is prejudgement.”
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Prairie Village recently allowed one resident to keep her new monkey. But the new rules leave the owner feeling frustrated: “That is prejudgement.”