Kansas City Breaking News, Crime & Sports | The Kansas City Star

Top Stories

Latest News

It’s Biden’s first full day as president. Here’s a look at his schedule

Poet Amanda Gorman after becoming breakout star of inauguration: ‘I feel so overjoyed’

Biden to sign orders focused on COVID, including vaccines and schools. What to know

January 21, 2021 10:17 AM

Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch fireworks light up the sky from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden watch fireworks light up the sky from the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Evan Vucci AP

Emanuel Cleaver talks Joe Biden’s historic inauguration and what’s ahead for Congress

Emanuel Cleaver talks Joe Biden’s historic inauguration and what’s ahead for Congress

Images: Trump leaves Washington, Biden inaugurated 46th President of the United States

Images: Trump leaves Washington, Biden inaugurated 46th President of the United States

Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

January 21, 2021 11:26 AM

Kansas City Monarchs to play ball again with deal between T-Bones and Negro Leagues

Local

Kansas City Monarchs to play ball again with deal between T-Bones and Negro Leagues

“You’ve got to think when those pinstripes hit the field for the first time everyone’s going to get goosebumps,” said Mark Brandmeyer, owner of the Kansas City T-Bones.

January 21, 2021 10:04 AM

KC McDonald’s owner apologizes after celebrating ‘epic’ time at Jan. 6 Trump rally

Business

KC McDonald’s owner apologizes after celebrating ‘epic’ time at Jan. 6 Trump rally

KC’s Cerner Corp. hires top executive with background in railroads, Tiffany jewelry

Business

KC’s Cerner Corp. hires top executive with background in railroads, Tiffany jewelry

Lucky Kansas City-area district gets COVID vaccines for every teacher who wants one

Education

Lucky Kansas City-area district gets COVID vaccines for every teacher who wants one

Kansas seniors, essential workers eligible for COVID vaccine. Here’s the state’s plan

Coronavirus

Kansas seniors, essential workers eligible for COVID vaccine. Here’s the state’s plan

Now is not the time to spend $36 million on Sporting KC soccer park in the Northland

Editorials

Now is not the time to spend $36 million on Sporting KC soccer park in the Northland

January 21, 2021 5:00 AM

Kansas City spot is expanding into JoCo: ‘Extremely authentic, chic Thai restaurant’

Cityscape

Kansas City spot is expanding into JoCo: ‘Extremely authentic, chic Thai restaurant’

Latest

SportsBeat KC: The Patrick Mahomes Injury Discussion ahead of Sunday’s AFC title game

January 21, 2021 11:31 AM

Bernie Sanders’ cozy look steals show at inauguration. And the memes keep coming

January 21, 2021 11:26 AM

MIAA hoop tourneys will be played at campuses, not Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium

January 21, 2021 11:21 AM

Buffalo players don’t believe Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes will miss AFC Championship Game

January 21, 2021 11:21 AM

Amazon ‘ready to assist’ Biden administration with COVID vaccine, company says. How?

January 21, 2021 11:10 AM

More in Latest

Mahomes limited by concussion protocol, but ‘feels good,’ says Reid

January 21, 2021 11:18 AM

It’s the 3rd annual AFC Championship Game SportsBeat Live, and we’re talking Chiefs-Bills

January 21, 2021 9:25 AM

Tyreek Hill proud to be ‘a student of the game’

January 20, 2021 3:20 PM

View more videos

SportsBeat KC: The Patrick Mahomes Injury Discussion ahead of Sunday’s AFC title game

Sports

SportsBeat KC: The Patrick Mahomes Injury Discussion ahead of Sunday’s AFC title game

January 21, 2021 11:31 AM

MIAA hoop tourneys will be played at campuses, not Kansas City’s Municipal Auditorium

January 21, 2021 11:21 AM

Buffalo players don’t believe Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes will miss AFC Championship Game

January 21, 2021 11:21 AM

Desire to be great: Why Chiefs’ Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill are elite receiving targets

January 21, 2021 10:49 AM

More in Sports

Kansas City Monarchs to play ball again with deal between T-Bones and Negro Leagues

Local

Kansas City Monarchs to play ball again with deal between T-Bones and Negro Leagues

January 21, 2021 10:04 AM

Cold rain headed to KC area, could make tailgating damp for AFC Championship game

KC’s Cerner Corp. hires top executive with background in railroads, Tiffany jewelry

Kansas City spot is expanding into JoCo: ‘Extremely authentic, chic Thai restaurant’

More in Local

First COVID case in US reported one year ago today. A timeline of a frantic year

Nation & world

First COVID case in US reported one year ago today. A timeline of a frantic year

Biden takes the helm, appeals for unity to take on crises

Biden to sign virus measures, requires mask use to travel

January 21, 2021 9:30 AM

World leaders laud US return to climate fight under Biden

January 21, 2021 9:38 AM

More in Nation & World

Kansas seniors, the COVID-19 vaccine is here — but you’re on your own to find a dose

Opinion

Kansas seniors, the COVID-19 vaccine is here — but you’re on your own to find a dose

Emanuel Cleaver talks Joe Biden’s historic inauguration and what’s ahead for Congress

Now is not the time to spend $36 million on Sporting KC soccer park in the Northland

January 21, 2021 5:00 AM

GOP lawmakers in Missouri Capitol aren’t wearing masks, and people are getting sick

January 21, 2021 5:00 AM

More in Opinion

Two major indoor malls remain in Kansas City area. Now one is facing a double threat

“Remember how Bannister sat there empty for all those years? Do we really want to see that in our community?” said one former Independence city council member. “We’ve got to address this now before it gets any worse.”

January 14, 2021 5:00 AM

Blogs & Columns

Buffalo players don’t believe Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes will miss AFC Championship Game

January 21, 2021 11:21 AM

Here’s what NFL media is saying about Patrick Mahomes’ status for Chiefs game Sunday

January 21, 2021 9:41 AM

NFL Films videos show fun mic’d-up Chiefs moments from Sunday’s win over Browns

January 21, 2021 8:56 AM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 11, 2021

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 11, 2021

January 14, 2021 8:10 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 4, 2021

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Jan. 4, 2021

January 07, 2021 8:13 PM

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 28, 2020

McClatchy editorial cartoons for the week of Dec. 28, 2020

December 31, 2020 3:34 PM

View all galleries

Award-winning Park University musicians, including Broberg, play in virtual concert

January 20, 2021 5:00 AM

More in Entertainment

Which KC big events will return in 2021? Starlight, T-Mobile Center have some plans

Entertainment

Which KC big events will return in 2021? Starlight, T-Mobile Center have some plans

More in Entertainment

Kansas City writer lost his beloved nephew in 9/11. His new book seeks lessons, hope

Books

Kansas City writer lost his beloved nephew in 9/11. His new book seeks lessons, hope

January 17, 2021 5:00 AM

More in Books

Copyright Commenting Policy Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Service