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Marshall charged 18% on medical bills — more than other Kansas doctors who sued

In reviewing thousands of court documents, the Star found no other medical providers that charged annual interest at 18% or any other specified rate above 12%.

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Can gerrymandered Missouri map be implemented? State, county officials disagree

Seven election officials who spoke to The Star said despite the Secretary of State’s assurance, legal uncertainty remains for their offices.

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Missouri’s gerrymandered map can be used in 2026, judge says, scrambling election

The decision leaves few options on the table to pause Missouri’s new map. It could have big implications for Kansas City’s congressional representation.

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Powerful Missouri Republican Sam Graves to retire, sparking race for Northland seat

His retirement, which had been rumored for weeks, is virtually certain to set off a rush of Republicans hoping to vie for his seat.

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Inside the tangled allegations, relationships in FBI’s Kansas City probe

The Federal Bureau of Investigation probe has thrust into the spotlight a local nonprofit leader.

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Federal subpoena reveals one focus of Kansas City FBI probe

The subpoena, obtained by The Star, marks the first documented confirmation of a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe that has roiled Kansas City politics.

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Kansas judge denies temporary restraining order that would block anti-trans law

“Each side tells the Court ‘harm will happen’ to their side no matter what the Court does,” District Court Judge James McCabria wrote.

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ICE detention center can open in Leavenworth after private prison wins long fight

Leavenworth cleared the way for CoreCivic to open an ICE detention center, approving a zoning permit Tuesday night after a yearslong battle.

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KU Med lawsuits allege deaths linked to contaminated open-heart surgery devices

“He had a terrible end to his life, a terrible death filled with fear and anxiety and pain. And we feel that this was so preventable.”

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Kansas AG Kobach offers to delay enforcement of anti-trans law until March 26

While arguing against a temporary restraining order, the attorney general offered to halt enforcement of the law for the next three weeks.

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Bill restoring voting rights to those on probation, parole passes Missouri House

A bill with bipartisan support to restore voting rights to people on probation and parole passes in the Missouri House.

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Missouri anti-gerrymander campaign says it should ‘easily qualify’ for ballot

Preliminary data from local election authorities suggests that the campaign is close to qualifying for the ballot.

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Kansas Senate proposes harsh crackdown on student protests during school day

The proposed crackdown on free assembly during the school day comes amid backlash over a series of student walkouts in Olathe.

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How an FBI probe has upended Kansas City politics — and what we still don’t know

The outlines of a widening federal investigation have come into view.

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KC police chief made rude gestures, retaliated against officer, lawsuit says

The 2022 case has quietly moved through court for nearly four years, with more than $200,000 in legal fees approved by the police board.

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Popular KC-area pastor considers independent Senate run to unseat Roger Marshall

Adam Hamilton, the founding pastor of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is embarking on a listening tour across Kansas.

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Kansas Republicans pass anti-trans bathroom bill into law over Gov. Kelly’s veto

Under the law, trans Kansans who updated the gender markers on their driver’s licenses and birth certificates also must surrender them for replacement.

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Kansas governor vetos anti-trans bill, says bathroom usage shouldn’t be policed

Republican supermajorities in the Legislature could attempt to override Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto as soon as next week.

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KC cop Blayne Newton who’s killed 3 people in ‘problem’ tenure resigns

KC cop Blayne Newton, who community leaders say has “problem” tenure, resigns from KCPD over a 2023 shooting in the East Side where he killed 2 people.

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Kansas Republican staunchly opposed nationalized voting. Does he back Trump now?

Kris Kobach in 2013 drafted a resolution that sharply opposed federal control of states’ voter registration systems.

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CoreCivic doubles down on argument that it can operate ICE prison without permit

Despite scoring an initial zoning victory, CoreCivic argued in court that it should be allowed to open an ICE prison without local approval.

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‘True accountability’: KC police chief faces tough questions over budget crisis

Police Chief Stacey Graves said the main cause of her department’s budget shortage is a combination of legal settlements and overtime.

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Trump aims to ‘nationalize’ voting. Do candidates for Kansas election chief agree?

All four candidates for Kansas secretary of state expressed confidence that elections in the Sunflower State are free and fair.

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Blocked by key KC Democrat, Missouri governor withdraws police board pick

The withdrawal, revealed in a letter obtained by The Star, removes Heather Hall from the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners.

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