Nathan Pilling
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The south Kansas City warehouse tied to plans for an ICE detention facility was set on fire Thursday, and police are investigating. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Arson probe underway after fire at KC warehouse once tied to ICE detention center
Witnesses told police an unidentified woman started a fire at a south Kansas City warehouse which many feared could have become an ICE detention facility.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
The south Kansas City warehouse tied to plans for an ICE detention facility was set on fire Thursday, and police are investigating. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
After weeks of scrutiny, Kansas City development company Platform Ventures backs away from selling a warehouse to the federal government. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Kansas City firm backs out of deal to sell warehouse to ICE for detention center
The firm said “baseless speculations, inaccurate narratives, serious threats towards their leadership, employees and families” led them to comment on the potential sale.
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February 12, 2026 at 6:42 PM
After weeks of scrutiny, Kansas City development company Platform Ventures backs away from selling a warehouse to the federal government. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
One person is in custody after two employees exchanged gunfire during a confrontation at a Leawood nursing home early Tuesday, police said. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Employees exchange gunfire at Johnson County nursing home during argument
Gunfire erupted between staff members at a Johnson County senior living facility early Tuesday, but no one was injured.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:22 PM
One person is in custody after two employees exchanged gunfire during a confrontation at a Leawood nursing home early Tuesday, police said. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
As Argentina and Leo Messi defend their World Cup title this summer, Kansas City will be their base camp. www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-...
Argentina’s soccer federation explains why it picked KC for World Cup base camp
The defending champions will be spending a lot of time in Kansas City during the 2026 World Cup.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:01 PM
As Argentina and Leo Messi defend their World Cup title this summer, Kansas City will be their base camp. www.kansascity.com/sports/fifa-...
Kansas City’s notorious Independence Avenue Truck-Eating Bridge snares another victim: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Independence Avenue’s ‘truck-eating’ bridge in Kansas City claims another victim
The infamous Independence Avenue’s ‘truck-eating’ bridge has claimed another victim.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:22 PM
Kansas City’s notorious Independence Avenue Truck-Eating Bridge snares another victim: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Police Chief Stacey Graves is calling for “drastic” cuts at the Kansas City Police Department as a result of a budget imbalance, according to an internal police memo. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime
An internal memo calls for sweeping cuts to ensure basic services within the department through the end of the fiscal year.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Police Chief Stacey Graves is calling for “drastic” cuts at the Kansas City Police Department as a result of a budget imbalance, according to an internal police memo. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Dispatches from ICE protests in Kansas City on a frigid Friday: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
How Kansas Citians are protesting ICE as part of national day of action
The Star is covering anti-ICE movements around Kansas City.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:23 PM
Dispatches from ICE protests in Kansas City on a frigid Friday: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A large AI data center is set to open in Independence, and city officials plan to reopen and expand an old power plant to fuel it. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Independence to rebuild old plant with 9 times more power to fuel AI data center
AI firm Nebius will break ground on its Independence hub this year. Keeping the center running will take four contracts and a new power plant.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:22 PM
A large AI data center is set to open in Independence, and city officials plan to reopen and expand an old power plant to fuel it. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Lee's Summit West grad Caleb Furnell will compete on a four-man bobsled team representing the United States at #MilanoCortina2026 next month.
A look back at his path through a significant injury in high school and how it sent him to the Winter Olympics: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A look back at his path through a significant injury in high school and how it sent him to the Winter Olympics: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Lee’s Summit grad clinches spot on USA bobsled team for 2026 Winter Olympics
Caleb Furnell, a 2019 Lee’s Summit West graduate, will represent the United States on a four-man bobsled team in Italy.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Lee's Summit West grad Caleb Furnell will compete on a four-man bobsled team representing the United States at #MilanoCortina2026 next month.
A look back at his path through a significant injury in high school and how it sent him to the Winter Olympics: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A look back at his path through a significant injury in high school and how it sent him to the Winter Olympics: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Winter is coming. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Kansas City winter storm: Forecast tweaked, snowfall and timing explained
Snow and dangerous cold is on the way — just not all at once. See what’s in store for Kansas City as forecasters refine the weekend winter storm outlook.
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January 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Winter is coming. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Liberty's Trinity Parriman had navigated his way through a field of 456 players to get a 1-in-5 shot at $4.56 million on Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge. Here's why he walked away from the game: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
He had a 1-in-5 shot at $4.56M. KC-area man talks controversial Squid Game exit
Liberty’s Trinity Parriman was in the last five of 456 players on the second season of Netflix’s reality show Squid Game: The Challenge.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Liberty's Trinity Parriman had navigated his way through a field of 456 players to get a 1-in-5 shot at $4.56 million on Netflix's Squid Game: The Challenge. Here's why he walked away from the game: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
The latest on a large warehouse in Kansas City targeted for a possible ICE detention facility: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
KC company tied to site of rumored ICE facility says ‘negotiations are complete’
Federal agents are reportedly targeting a warehouse in Kansas City for a detention facility. Platform Ventures says it received an offer.
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January 16, 2026 at 9:37 PM
The latest on a large warehouse in Kansas City targeted for a possible ICE detention facility: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Bursts of snow showers and more intense snow squalls expected to sweep across the Kansas City region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Snow squalls, heavy snow bursts may bring whiteout conditions in Kansas City area
Near whiteout conditions could develop as bursts of heavy snow showers or more intense snow squalls sweep across the Kansas City region. Here’s when they are expected.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Bursts of snow showers and more intense snow squalls expected to sweep across the Kansas City region this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Took a trip out to Tonganoxie today to learn about Flashbacks, a beloved community institution that for years has served up breakfast food and community before it was destroyed by a fire on Friday: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
‘We made everybody feel at home.’ Beloved diner in Tonganoxie destroyed in fire
The fire at Flashbacks — part restaurant, part local history museum — also destroyed the home of proprietors Debi and Charlie Conrad.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Took a trip out to Tonganoxie today to learn about Flashbacks, a beloved community institution that for years has served up breakfast food and community before it was destroyed by a fire on Friday: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Independence city officials mulling changes to the city's law enforcement vehicle pursuit policy after years of deadly crashes and questions about how police choose to chase at high speeds. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
After a bystander was killed in NYE police chase, Independence weighs policy change
The vehicle pursuit policy change follows the death of a motorist on New Year’s Eve and reporting on the issues surrounding the policy.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Independence city officials mulling changes to the city's law enforcement vehicle pursuit policy after years of deadly crashes and questions about how police choose to chase at high speeds. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Kansas City police arrested two volunteers with Kansas City Food Not Bombs for trespassing in a parking lot where the group has long served meals, the group said. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
KC police arrest volunteers serving free meals in Kansas City parking lot. Why?
Kansas City Food Not Bombs said it has been serving a free meal at a parking lot off Independence Avenue for 13 years.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Kansas City police arrested two volunteers with Kansas City Food Not Bombs for trespassing in a parking lot where the group has long served meals, the group said. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
"I think it’s senseless. I just pray that we don’t have more violence over it."
A Kansas City neighbor of Renee Good recalls woman killed by ICE officer, says her family moved out a year ago and planned a move to Canada ahead of Trump's second term. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A Kansas City neighbor of Renee Good recalls woman killed by ICE officer, says her family moved out a year ago and planned a move to Canada ahead of Trump's second term. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Former KC neighbor swapped Christmas cookies with woman killed by ICE: ‘Senseless’
A Waldo neighbor recounts Renee Good’s time in Kansas City and reacts to the fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting that killed her.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:59 PM
"I think it’s senseless. I just pray that we don’t have more violence over it."
A Kansas City neighbor of Renee Good recalls woman killed by ICE officer, says her family moved out a year ago and planned a move to Canada ahead of Trump's second term. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A Kansas City neighbor of Renee Good recalls woman killed by ICE officer, says her family moved out a year ago and planned a move to Canada ahead of Trump's second term. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A woman shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis earlier today has ties to Kansas City. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Woman fatally shot by immigration officers in Minneapolis has ties to Kansas City
Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old woman fatally shot by immigration officers in Minneapolis Wednesday, has ties to the Kansas City area.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:50 AM
A woman shot and killed by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis earlier today has ties to Kansas City. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Kansas City police are investigating a suspected road rage shooting on U.S. 71 that left one man dead. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Suspected road rage homicide shuts down U.S. 71 southbound lanes in Kansas City
Kansas City police closed U.S. 71 southbound near Blue River Road for a homicide investigation; traffic diverted at East 75th Street with multiple police vehicles on scene.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Kansas City police are investigating a suspected road rage shooting on U.S. 71 that left one man dead. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A lovely recap of Kansas City's 2025 in photos made by our stellar visuals team: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
The top photos that tell the story of Kansas City’s 2025
What was the most memorable moment of the year in Kansas City? Take a look through our highlights, captured by The Star’s award-winning visual journalists.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A lovely recap of Kansas City's 2025 in photos made by our stellar visuals team: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Neighbors of the troubled Olive Park Village apartment complex in Kansas City, where few residents remain, say break-ins are common. One resident sleeps with a light on as a "don't break in here" signal. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Neighbors of troubled KC apartment complex sue, seek fixes: ‘Should be ashamed’
Many units at the Kansas City apartment complex are unrented, and poor security at the site has led to regular break-ins, the lawsuit said.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Neighbors of the troubled Olive Park Village apartment complex in Kansas City, where few residents remain, say break-ins are common. One resident sleeps with a light on as a "don't break in here" signal. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A Smithville woman who says a pair of detectives in Clay County coerced her into falsely confessing she murdered her fiancé in 2020 has filed a lawsuit over their investigation, which led to a lengthy criminal prosecution. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Smithville woman says detectives coerced false murder confession. Now she’s suing
Lori Ackerman was charged with murder following the death of her fiancé, Shannon Tate, in 2020. A Clay County jury acquitted her last year.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A Smithville woman who says a pair of detectives in Clay County coerced her into falsely confessing she murdered her fiancé in 2020 has filed a lawsuit over their investigation, which led to a lengthy criminal prosecution. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Jackson County proposes a new voter-approved sales tax in an effort to keep the Chiefs at the Truman Sports Complex. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Ahead of Kansas meeting, Jackson County pitches putting Chiefs tax on April ballot
As Kansas lawmakers prepare to discuss a proposal between the Chiefs and the state, Jackson County has put its own financial plan on the table.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Jackson County proposes a new voter-approved sales tax in an effort to keep the Chiefs at the Truman Sports Complex. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A development group is suing the city of Belton and Belton City Council over a large affordable housing project the council blocked earlier this year and is seeking a court order that would allow the project to move forward. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Developer sues KC-area city over blocked affordable housing: ‘Patterns of segregation’
City officials and members of the Belton City Council were initially supportive of the Commons of Belton project, the lawsuit said.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A development group is suing the city of Belton and Belton City Council over a large affordable housing project the council blocked earlier this year and is seeking a court order that would allow the project to move forward. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
One person was stabbed, another was fatally shot by responding law enforcement at the Panasonic plant in De Soto today. Here's what we know so far: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Police shoot and kill 1 after stabbing at Panasonic plant in De Soto. What we know
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office said a law enforcement presence would be at the scene for an extended period of time.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:01 PM
One person was stabbed, another was fatally shot by responding law enforcement at the Panasonic plant in De Soto today. Here's what we know so far: www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...