Kansas City Star

When visiting Kansas City, your main source of local news and events will likely be the Kansas City Star. The Star was founded in 1880 by William Rockhill Nelson and was the source of news and information during the early days of the city. Throughout the years, the paper has won dozens of awards for reporting and is considered one of the most respected papers in the heartland.

Perhaps the most famous name to pen articles for the Star was a young Ernest Hemingway, who reported for the paper for a little less than a year early in his career. Though his time at the Star was limited, he credits the paper in general--and Star editor C.G. Wellington in particular--with molding his writing style into clear, provocative English. Obviously, the Star had a positive impact, as Hemingway went on to become one of the most famous and respected American authors of all time!

The Number-One Source of K.C. News

Kansas City sports fans are fiercely proud of their sports teams, and the Kansas City sports section is one of the most respected in the business, with national names such as Jason Whitlock filling its pages. If you are lucky enough to visit Kansas City on a Sunday during the pro football season, visiting the stadium for a Chiefs game is a great way to spend the afternoon. The Kansas City Star sports section will provide valuable information on the players, their stats, and the chances of the game selling out.

If the arts are more up your alley, the entertainment section provides valuable information on what's hot in the city. Hearne Christopher Jr. writes several columns a week touching on everything from the latest fashions to the hottest restaurants. If you're interested in some Kansas City gossip, there isn't a better place to go than the Star's entertainment section.