News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Borrowers Weigh Options as Student Loan Payments Resume
Many student loan borrowers are making tough decisions as student loan payments resume. The shift in spending will send ripples throughout the economy.
Afghan Refugees Still Adjusting to Life in Kansas City — and Wondering if They Can Stay
After the Taliban seized Kabul, Kansas City welcomed hundreds of Afghan refugees in 2021. Many still seek stable housing and secure immigration status.
KC’s Support for Israel Built on Defining Antisemitism
Strong political support for Israel in Kansas City is the product of years of work in educating the public about antisemitism.
Opinion: Downtown Ballpark Talks Get Foul
Mayor Quinton Lucas was right last week when he said whoever leaked the misleading Jackson County internal memo to The Star about the long-term (40 years) financial implications of the proposed downtown Royals ballpark is trying to sabotage negotiations: “Yesterday, there was a leak which said county estimated new stadium is between $4B and $6B….
Southeast Kansas Town is Almost Out of Water, and Signs of Crisis are Everywhere
The stubborn drought has brought Caney, a southeast Kansas town of less than 2,000 people, within weeks of reaching the end of its water supply.