Can KC officials really block ICE detention center? What experts say on 5-year ban. A story from @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

KC-area neighbors say alleged ICE facility near their homes & school is ‘not right’ www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

ICE reportedly wants to build a detention center in KC. It’s unwelcome, Cleaver says - via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Missouri’s ban on trans health care for minors continues, state Supreme Court rules. A story via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Missouri’s governor wants National Guard to beef up World Cup security in KC. Here’s a story via @kacen.bsky.social with the details. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

After a bystander was killed in NYE police chase, Independence weighs policy change. A story by Ben Wheeler. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

KC lawmaker called ICE shooting ‘deeply disturbing.’ GOP leaders had a different take. Read more via @kacen.bsky.social and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

KC wants to keep funding gunfire detection system. But has it reduced crime? www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

It’s a high-stakes year for Kansas politics. Here’s everything you should expect. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Two Missouri lawmakers ask judge to strike down stadium law as Royals weigh options. A story via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Man allegedly told KC cops he shot 400 people — 10 per month. Can that be true? www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

New video footage taken by ICE agent who shot Renee Good captures confrontation. A story via @judylt.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Wife of former KC resident killed by ICE saw shooting: ‘We had whistles. They had guns.’ Read more from @judylt.bsky.social: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

ICE killing of Renee Good leaves son orphaned and former KC neighbors reeling. A story from @judylt.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

What happens if Chiefs' STAR bond plan fails? Here's what we know. Here’s the details about it via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Here's what we know about Renee Good, a former KC resident shot and killed by ICE. A story via @judylt.bsky.social and @carolinegracez.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Complete ban on phones in school floated in Kansas: ‘Constant digital pressure’ - here’s the story from my colleague @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Is Kansas City trying to avoid a public vote for the Royals? Leaders weigh in. Here’s the story via @kacen.bsky.social with the details. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Introducing - @kacen.bsky.social - The Star’s new Democracy Insider as Kansas City area preps for historic 2026. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Kansas won’t redraw its congressional map in 2026, top GOP lawmaker says. Here’s the latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Ticket fees, demo costs: Missouri lawmaker wants to penalize Chiefs for Kansas move. A story by @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/k...

‘Time’s up.’ Top lawmaker says Royals missed STAR bonds window for Kansas move. A story via Sam McDowell and @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Here’s why the public price tag for Chiefs stadium in Kansas may top $6 billion. A Reality Check via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Ticket price increases? Tailgating space? Chiefs fans weigh in on Kansas move. A story via Ben Wheeler www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/k...

Olathe officials worked in secret for 2 years to score Chiefs facilities. A story via Taylor O’Connor. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

City and county leaders said Monday that they hope the Chiefs keep an Arrowhead remodel in mind if the Kansas stadium funding deal were to fail.

Kansas City Chiefs will announce move to Kansas to build new stadium: sources www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Jackson County makes last-minute pitch to Chiefs before high-stakes Kansas meeting. Here's the latest from @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/k...

The meeting of top Kansas lawmakers is scheduled for hours before Gov. Laura Kelly plans to hold a “special announcement.”

Missouri’s attorney general had bipartisan support. Then redistricting happened. A story via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

What high-stakes Kansas meeting could reveal about Chiefs’ stadium plans. Here’s the latest news from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Kansas governor plans ‘special announcement’ as Chiefs stadium talks escalate. The latest via @kacen.bsky.social, @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social and Sam McDowell www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/k...

Josh Hawley launches new anti-abortion group as Missouri gears up for 2026 vote. Is a presidential bid on the horizon? A story via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

KC firefighter with 6 DWIs gets 5 years in prison for repeated probation violations. Exceptional accountability reporting via @judylt.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

KC Police add 51 officers in 2025, requesting funding for additional positions. A story via Ben Wheeler www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Longtime sergeant raised alarm on fraud in KCPD. Retaliation followed, she says. A story via David Hudnall and Ben Wheeler www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Longtime Kansas City firefighter with 6 DWIs in 4 counties remains on the job. A story by @judylt.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...

Erik Murray, a 43-year-old Democrat, describes the development projects he’s led across the Kansas City metro over the last 20 years as a demonstration of his commitment to communities he believes in. www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Democrats compared struggling Chiefs to Trump. KC mayor clapped back. Here’s the story via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Chiefs give $25K to Missouri Republicans as stadium fight drags on. A story from @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Sen. Eric Schmitt is going viral for tense back-and-forth over Trump’s pardon. A story via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Which Kansas Democrat has the best chance of winning the 2026 governor’s race?. Here’s the story from @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Federal judge rejects Missouri AG’s attempt to block anti-gerrymandering campaign. Here’s the latest from @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

CoreCivic reverses course, asks Leavenworth for permission to operate ICE prison. Read the latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Missouri campaign turns in 300K signatures to strike down gerrymandered map. Breaking news via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Small-town Kansas mayor resigns, facing deportation for voting as a non-citizen. The latest via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Sen. Eric Schmitt is going viral for a tense back-and-forth over Trump’s pardon. Here's the Reality Check via @kacen.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

KU just lifted a hazing suspension for this frat. It’s under investigation again. A story via @bymatthewkelly.bsky.social www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Could Kansas City split from Jackson County? Inside new plan dubbed ‘Jackxit’ Here's the story via @kacen.bsky.social: www.kansascity.com/news/politic...

Meet the 3 men who are finalists to be KC’s next fire chief. None are locals. A story via @judylthomas www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...