4.4★
4.6K reviews
2011-06-29
Released
2026-03-04
Last Updated
Rankings
| Category | Collection | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAGAZINES_AND_NEWSPAPERS | top-grossing | #79 | 2026-03-12 |
| NEWS | top-grossing-ipad | #86 | 2026-03-12 |
| NEWS | top-grossing | #116 | 2026-03-12 |
About Kansas City Star News
The Kansas City Star newspaper app is faster and easier to use. Read or watch daily local news coverage, investigative reporting, national headline news, crime, sports, local business, and more.
The Star is your trusted source for local, daily news and stories from the Kansas City metro area, including community information for Lee’s Summit, Independence, Blue Springs, Belton, Parkville, Gladstone, Liberty, Grandview, Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa and Prairie Village.
LOCAL NEWS
• Daily local news and stories from around the Kansas City metro area.
• AI-generated summaries on all articles reviewed by our newsroom.
• The Kansas City Star opinions, editorials and columns you love.
• Edition, a digital destination for the latest news, features, and insights. Like the printed newspaper, it is intended to be a complete report of the day’s news compiled by our editors overnight.
LIVE VIDEO
• Watch live video of local news stories and national news coverage.
• View stunning photos and videos of local news and community events.
LOCAL SPORTS
• Full coverage reporting on local, pro and college sports teams
• Stay connected to your favorite teams and favorite sports writers.
PERSONALIZATION
• Stay informed on the topics and articles that matter to you.
• Favorite topics to get personalized feeds.
• Search for news articles, videos, games and more.
• Bookmark news articles to read later.
• Read articles your way with full support for dark mode and light mode.
Other Features
• Browse articles by category.
• Share articles on Facebook, X (Twitter) or by email.
• Comment on news articles.
• Access and download previous issues of our newspaper.
• Recharge and unwind with our puzzles and games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kansas City Star News free?
Yes, Kansas City Star News is free to download.
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Kansas City Star News has a 4.4 out of 5 star rating based on 4.6K reviews on the Apple App Store.
Who made Kansas City Star News?
Kansas City Star News was developed by The McClatchy Company. Visit their website at https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/the-mcclatchy-company/id382902281?uo=2.