Chiefs fans, I feel your pain. As a native of St. Louis, I’ve lost two NFL franchises to other states. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Not to put the cart before the horse here, but any talk of former Kansas City Police Chief Rick Smith being considered as a candidate for U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Missouri should be a non-starter.

Lee’s Summit quietly paid a $2 million settlement with its former chief prosecutor yet no one at City Hall thought it was a good idea to inform taxpayers they were on the hook for a multimillion dollar payout? Read more here: 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

The right to vote is an essential one — even for those who may not speak fluent English.

A few thoughts on Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes' ACL injury...

Lee’s Summit quietly paid out $2 million to a former city prosecutor who says she was retaliated against. The public deserves to know more. My latest column for KC Star Opinion.

Wyandotte County Commissioner Phil Lopez denied he made light of racist graffiti found on a sign at Grace Tabernacle Family Life Outreach Center in KCK. Frankly, I have a hard time believing Lopez. I explain why in my latest column for KC Star Opinion. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Claims of discrimination being made here were somewhat puzzling — 70% percent of directors were white men, according to MSHSAA. And its own bylaws allow two at-large seats to be filled by underrepresented groups — mainly minorities and women up until this point. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Marcus Walker told me that he died. “Died, died,” one of the greatest scorers in Kansas City high school basketball history said, with emphasis. A link to my latest can be found below or visit www.kansascity.com and #subscribe. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

A Missouri lawmaker (pictured below) has prefiled a bill that would split Kansas City and Jackson County, if approved by voters. In my latest column for The Star, I lay out a few reasons why this divorce would be a bad idea. A link can be found below. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

She was just 16 when she was fatally shot inside her family’s Independence home. More than four years after Mariah Franklin was gunned down in her own bedroom, the suspect charged in her death remains at large.

In January, a group of law students at the University of California at Santa Cruz and one from Georgetown University will take a deep dive into Ken Middleton's claims of innocence. The review is part of Georgetown Law’s Making an Exoneree program.

To me, perhaps the funniest line of “Stateline” is when Kevin quips to Mitchell: “I ain’t really got no beef with KCK, I just hate the way it smells.” I love my folks in The Dotte, but that line was pure comedic genius...

Who has the best BBQ, KCMO or KCK? Short film "Stateline" explores this very question and in the process checks our biases between the two cities. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

I cracked open Michael Watson's book on Myron Piggie book this week and couldn’t put it down. I spent the better part of Monday zipping through the first few chapters of the 326-page book with ease — I only stopped to write this column.

Here's a clip from my one-on-one interview with Kansas City native Funny Marco, a podcaster and comedian doing his thing on a national level. In this clip, Marco talks about the cancelled show last year in his hometown due to low ticket sales... Link is here. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

A border patrol officer testified that the sandwich 'exploded all over' his chest and claimed he could smell mustard and onion.🥪🥪🥪 www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/dc-sandwich-guy-verdict-rcna242142

Funny Marco is a comedian and podcast host from Kansas City. Despite a burgeoning entertainment career, Marco’s stop last year at the Uptown Theatre in Kansas City was canceled due to low ticket sales. Tap in (link⬇️⬇️) to see how the KC native handled the setback. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Tuesday’s election results in Independence should serve as a reminder: Local school district matters should be left to duly elected school board members and their patrons.

Local elections matter... below is a link to The Kansas City Star Opinion's recommendations in the Nov. 4 election... Link: www.kansascity.com/opinion/elec...

On Nov. 4, Wyandotte County voters will choose between a corporate attorney new to politics and a veteran elected official for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City Board of Public Utilities District 2 seat.

Hot off the press: Another The Kansas City Star Opinion election endorsement On Nov. 4, voters in Independence will decide if the school district’s four-day school week will continue for the next decade.

In any other election cycle, our recommendation for the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, BPU District 1 At-Large seat would be slightly less complicated. But the race is unlike any we’ve seen in recent memory.

The Star’s Editorial Board looks at challengers Jermaine “Jae” Howard and Lisa Walker-Yeager in the Nov. 4 race. www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit...

On Nov. 4, voters will decide between Carlos Pacheco and LaVert Murray. There are many similarities between the two, but just as many differences.

Wyandotte County voters will have a difficult choice to make on Nov. 4. The race between current UG District 8 Commissioner Andrew Davis and challenger Jacob Handy is a tough call as each candidate has attributes that we feel could serve the public well.

On Nov. 4, Wyandotte County voters will decide between a political newcomer and a sitting commissioner vying for the open at-large District 2 seat on the Unified Government Board of Commission, the primary governing body for KCK and Wyandotte County. www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit...

From The Kansas City Star Opinion team: Lance Shockley's jury was deadlocked, so the judge sentenced him to death. That’s not justice. www.kansascity.com/opinion/edit...

The cat is out of the bag: Jackson County Legislature Chairman DaRon McGee wants to replace Frank White as the next Jackson County executive.

That Blayne Newton, an eight-year KCPD veteran, still patrols city streets is unfathomable. Since 2020, he’s fatally shot three people while on duty and injured a fourth with gunfire. He’s been accused of using excessive force more than once.

Kansas City, we have a problem — an overcrowded county jail problem. So what’s the fix? Apparently portable beds, expanded pods and bond reviews for dangerous criminal suspects.

"I think that there is a lot of room for improvement in kind of some of the mundane and boring things. But the things that the AG’s office has responsibility for aren’t so boring if they happen to you." - Missouri AG Catherine Hanaway

Before or after the Kansas City Chiefs take the field Sunday against the New York Giants, Travis Kelce should acknowledge his mistake for wearing a “Free 4” T-shirt last week for suspended teammate Rashee Rice. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Here's a reminder, folks: Don't fumble the bag. Your opinion on Charlie Kirk and whatever he stood for is simply not worth losing your job.

If there are any civic organizations out there interested in donating resources and personnel to help clean this property, please email me at [email protected].

"I hardly agreed with any of Charlie Kirk’s takes, but my heart goes out to him and his family and the people who love and support him. And that is not just talk. I actually feel for him and his loved ones." - TP

It was almost a foregone conclusion that the Missouri House would more likely than not approve rigging the state’s congressional districts. And lawmakers in the state’s lower chamber did exactly that on Tuesday.

Quacks gon' quack...

We know we are being watched, but what are they doing with our data? @torianoporter.bsky.social takes a look at this in several Kansas City-area cities. www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Philadelphia Eagles player Jalen Carter spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The NFL should suspend Carter for at least three games.

The leadership vacuum in Independence is pronounced: In this Kansas City suburb, there is no permanent police chief, its city manager is on the way out the door and the city’s incumbent mayor recently announced he will not seek a second term.

Every local jurisdiction in the metro area that uses automated license plate readers should consider, if they haven’t already done so, conducting an audit to make sure drivers’ data is not being used by local or federal officials for nefarious reasons.

My kids' uncle, y'all. To say I am proud of this dude is an understatement. He kicked booze and is now winning at life. Story by J.M. Banks.

I could sense that love was in the air Tuesday in Kansas City after pop star Taylor Swift announced she was engaged to Chiefs player Travis Kelce. So I took to the streets to get reactions from local couples about the love birds’ pending nuptials.

On Wednesday, we learned the NFL suspended Chiefs WR Rashee Rice for 6 games. The day before, I wrote in a Kansas City Star opinion column: "Rice is only 25. He has a great opportunity to redeem himself. I am sure Chiefs fans are hoping he steers clear of trouble." www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Over the weekend, I watched every episode of “The Kingdom,” ESPN’s six-part series on the Kansas City Chiefs. By far, Episode 2 was my favorite.

New KU basketball coach Tony Bland is a convicted felon. President Donald Trump should pardon him.

Striking a fine balance between sports and academics is never an easy task, but Hoop Nation KC provides an example of allowing your children to play elite sports doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice their grades. To read more, click on the link below. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...

Cleveland Browns backup quarterback Dillon Gabriel is as wrong as two left feet. To call a room full of professional journalists entertainers is disrepectful. And his rationale behind the statement makes little sense.

In my latest column for The Kansas City Star, I go deep on the origins of Spam and how Chiefs player Nikko Remigio and wife Maureen Remigio considers this canned processed meat "comfort food." Click on link below or visit kansascity.com and #subcribe. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...