Check out video, audio and photos of previous Library events. Campaigns wont want for cash. . 7K views, 54 likes, 34 loves, 87 comments, 55 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Kansas City Star: Today on Facebook Live, Star editorial board members Colleen McCain Nelson and Dave Helling talk. . The editorial board aims to make informed recommendations to voters. Editor-in-Chief Emilio Garcia-Ruiz said in the newspaper that he had objected to a strip that said in an effort to diversify workplaces, straight men should pretend to be gay. Finally, H.B. She determined in court that Middleton did not receive a fair trial as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. No child should ever have to experience what she has been through. Scott Adams, the cartoonist who draws Dilbert, said Whites should avoid Blacks, and his comic strip is canceled . If Tony Berg thinks a strong editorial page is more valuable than having more reporters (I disagree), then he should at least have chosen people who are more willing to speak truth to power. The Star is also advertising for an additional opinion writer, which, after those two jobs have been filled, will leave the paper with four editorial board members. The draft is a first of its kind event for Kansas City, and it could change the racial and cultural demographic disparity identified several years ago among the predominantly Black and Hispanic public schoolchildren in Kansas City, as well as the people who sit on the boards governing their schools. So it goes with Lailahs Law, a bill now under consideration in the Kansas House. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. What does Baker have to lose by asking a fresh set of eyes to look into Middletons claims of innocence? Unsigned endorsement editorials appeared without explanation, and we hoped you would heed our advice. Every decision the board makes does have some impact on its kids.. JimmyCsays: At the juncture of journalism and daily life in KC, New KC Star editorial board member bares his inexperience. This story was originally published February 28, 2023, 11:21 AM. If they would rather put up a veneer of propriety, candidates could coordinate with political action committees, something that now is forbidden. At public charter schools, where board members are selected rather than elected by the public, many of them dont even live in the state. BLAQUE KCs draft is, as Hill said, evidence that when asked, leaders of color will step up to serve their community, and its schoolchildren. He previously worked in several roles over 14 years at The Dallas Morning News. He was incredibly well informed and well intentioned, but his voice had become too strident, and he was effectively a one-man show, which is never good in an editorial operation. So why not give the evidence one more look? It isnt every day that teachers, parents, community and faith leaders and school board members speak as one. Openness from the start would best serve all concerned. Prosecutor Baker has an ethical duty to pursue justice fully and transparently. We do not have authority to adjust his sentence., Its a miscarriage of justice, said Cliff Middleton. We have been pushing that for some time. But we cant argue with the clear consensus. . The Star's Editorial Board with Merrell Bennekin, KCPD Office of Community Complaints | Kansas City Star editorial board members Toriano Porter and Michael Ryan are talking today with Merrell Bennekin, executive director of the Kansas City. Unlike professional sports, Saturdays Kansas City charter school board draft is not likely to draw a lot of attention or come with any notable fanfare. Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. Dont let abortion politics mess it up | Opinion, Black History Month ends, but Missouri and Kansas politicians cant erase diversity | Opinion, Ken Middleton has a new chance at justice. The reality is that Kansas elections in 2020, and every other year in recent history, were perfectly legitimate and entirely reliable. Does Baker not trust Messinas ability to be fair and impartial? Last name. Its unclear (to me) what happened in that meeting. Now its payback time. Someone is bound to be unhappy. Theres also the alternative of shipping waste to remote rural locales instead of a local landfill. Judge Phillips was employed as a Jackson County prosecutor during much of the relevant post-conviction litigation conducted in Mr. Middletons case, Gipson wrote in court documents. Get the latest opinions and views via editorial headlines. You get a car, and you get a car, and the public gets swindled. For editorial pages as well as other cornerstones of legacy metro newspapers, these are generally bad times, if not the worst of times. His condescension aside, what Kobach fails to understand despite his time as a student at Harvard, Yale and Oxford is that his critics havent said voter fraud does not exist, period. Corrections officials had approved him to live at his mothers house and ordered him not to consume alcohol. By the nature of the job, Bakers office is conflicted, Gipson argues in legal documents. As recently as four or five years ago, The Kansas City Star had an either seven- or eight-member editorial board, headed by then-Publisher Tony Berg. We strongly believe the answer to that question is yes. Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. (Just to clarify, Mike is not Michael Round, who posted a couple of comments earlier.). In court documents filed last fall, his attorney Kent Gipson makes a compelling argument as to why Baker should step aside and remove her office from any involvement in Middletons post-conviction relief efforts. This story was originally published February 21, 2023, 5:00 AM. Dont let abortion politics mess it up | Opinion, Black History Month ends, but Missouri and Kansas politicians cant erase diversity | Opinion, Ken Middleton has a new chance at justice. Messina is a senior adviser to Baker today. A suitable role model is Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton or current Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, who is running against Kelly to become governor. But we cannot support the proposed bill, which has the potential to criminalize thousands of blameless Kansans and upend the already-fragile systems of support for ex-offenders reentering society. Rather than curb the actions of parolees, the bill would actually expand the number of people who come in contact with the states justice system. Email editorial page editor Colleen McCain Nelson at cnelson@kcstar.com. The closest neighbors to the site include the Creekmore community and Summit Pointe Elementary School, both of which are just across the street. We still dont support that initiative. As the very concept of public education is under partisan attack from radical lawmakers with a ferocity we havent seen in decades, we wish Dr. Collier nothing but the best. But in our conversation with Mann, he stressed that should he be elected, his primary focus for the office would be on the bread-and-butter services that the AG provides for ordinary Kansas residents. This is his first attempt at statewide office. And yet, some redecorating has done little to improve his two galling liabilities in the race: his previous record as secretary of state, and his current campaign, which is so free of substance and so heavy with appeals to divisive social issues that its hard to imagine a less attractive candidate for the states top law enforcement office. It frustrates me, too, to see the news side languish, but I am very glad Berg is allocating a lot of money to the editorial side. When introduced in January with the rest of The Kansas City Star's revamped editorial board, new editorial page Editor Colleen McCain Nelson asserted that the newspaper "is redoubling its efforts to take a leading role in civil public discourse and to deliver unique, impactful opinion content." But he fucked up, and now his prospects of becoming C.E.O. Under the settlement, which resourceful reporter Steve Vockrodt got under a Sunshine Law request,the visitors bureau agreed to pay Barron $137,500 and her attorney $112.500. McClatchy Kansas City, MO. Were seeking candidates who are thoughtful and who offer more than just party-line talking points. Others say it will last much longer, especially if new technologies such as converting waste into energy extend timelines. Mann says he knew since boyhood hed become a police officer, and became one by the time he was 21. Most of the convictions in the cases Kobach pursued were of individuals who apparently double-voted by mistake. Now, instead of saying Burt fucked up, how about an update on what happened with the investigation regarding the three female employees. Why hasnt that ruling, based on new evidence submitted then, ever been challenged in court? The Star editorial board meets with political candidates from Kansas and Missouri. Kansas City Southern (KCS) is deeply saddened at the passing of former President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Starling. They need to understand what the communitys goals are for their children.. And having the Kansas City Star aid and abet this latest round of Marxist-Leninist-Maoist nonsense helps no one, least of all, the Star, whose March 31 circulation is down to 53,000, 15,000 less than three months ago. Kansas City, Missouri, United States . If it had been, Middleton would likely be a free man, evidence suggests. The newest member of The Star's editorial board offered his first by-lined commentary today, and one thing is clear: He's got a lot to learn. We have only one side of the video | Opinion, Scam Missouri cost-sharing ministry proves health care and religion are both ailing | Opinion, Kansas ethics commission is already weak. | By The Kansas City Star Log In If lawmakers or candidates still manage to do something so egregious that it violates the new rules, they could use campaign funds to pay their legal fees and fines. Though the landfill is on the very edge of Jackson County, it is just beyond a half mile from Raymore. GOP politicians want to pull more teeth | Opinion. Not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. 800 SW Jackson St., Suite 1120, Topeka, KS 66612. Landfills potentially some say inevitably leak and leach pollutants into the local groundwater and watershed. It's pretty clear, this was a big mess and the bureau was in chaos under Burt, who came to Kansas City from a similar organization in Washington D.C. in 2014. We have only one side of the video | Opinion, Scam Missouri cost-sharing ministry proves health care and religion are both ailing | Opinion. You and Altevogt are of like mind on The Stars decision to beef up the editorial page at the expense of the news side. Theres the official action in the Capitol building, and then there are the quieter discussions, dinners and drinking that take place after hours. We have only one side of the video | Opinion, Scam Missouri cost-sharing ministry proves health care and religion are both ailing | Opinion. Editorials represent the opinions of the Star Tribune Editorial Board, which operates independently from the newsroom. Local newsman expert JimmyC offers his take that's generous but filled with a great deal of insight: Back in 2018, The Star may have had one of the strongest local Editorial Boards in America, but its a long way from that now.The Star is also advertising for an additional opinion writer, which, after those two jobs have been filled, will leave the paper with four editorial board members. But mostly, he told us, he wants to use the office to help those who need it. He deserves a new trial, former judge says. Top The Kansas City Star Employees Greg Farmer Managing Editor. The editorial board will endorse both Republicans and Democrats. At the time of her appointment to the bench in 2015, Phillips was the prosecutors chief trial assistant for the violent crimes unit, according to biographical information available online. Facebook/Kansas City Public Schools It isn't every day. Josh Mitchem, the CEO of the Kansas City-based CLOVR, said a bill called the SAFE Banking Act is at the top of his list for ways the federal government can help the cannabis industry. But he fucked up, and now his prospects of becoming C.E.O. Dont let abortion politics mess it up | Opinion, Black History Month ends, but Missouri and Kansas politicians cant erase diversity | Opinion, Ken Middleton has a new chance at justice. The familys anger is understandable, as is their desire to find a solution. Support local journalism by subscribing today and receive a limited time promotion of 99-cents for your first month of Unlimited Digital Access. An alternative line Mr. Porter could have used, instead of But what if the allegations arent true? is: What if three women are liars and one woman incompetent? Thats the premise of his first opinion piece. Suffice it to say, Toriano Porter is very green as a journalist, and the fact is theres absolutely no way he would have been appointed to the editorial board, with such limited experience, during The Stars glory days. The Jackson County Prosecutors Office has conducted four reviews of this case over the years, read a statement. We make recommendations about who the best-qualified candidates for these jobs are. Two Gannett papers, the Journal Sentinel in Milwaukee and. The land there is zoned for rural residential development a classification called R-80 in municipal code, which says the residential zones are primarily intended to create, maintain and promote a variety of housing opportunities for individual households and to maintain the desired physical character of existing and developing neighborhoods. Theres room for some other uses, but a landfill hardly fits with the character of any residential neighborhood. It's important to understand that an LLC is . former Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Edith Messina, Middletons right to a fair trial was violated, Baker and other high-profile elected officials fought for the release of Kevin Strickland, imprisoned mans longstanding claims of innocence, Was Blue Springs man wrongfully convicted? . He lost. Instead, with rare exceptions, we get a lot of mealy-mouthed good-people-on-both-sides type opinion pieces that add nothing to civic discourse. The nearby cities of Raymore, Belton, Grandview and Lees Summit have passed resolutions opposing the project. Thankfully, Kobach is not indicted, as Paxton is, but he promises to take the same scorched-earth, politics-first approach as Paxton and Schmidt have. Research says that Black and and brown children perform better academically when they have teachers who look like them. Hundreds of people wrote in support of the bill, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. For the most part, the Stars editorials are lively, informative and far superior to the lecturing tone we were getting with Yael Abouhalkah before Berg canned him in late 2016. The oldest, Ceaser M. Williams III, "Trey" is currently race and equity editor at The Kansas City Star. at another convention and visitors bureau are very dimunless some other bureau falls for his phony sincerity. But when multiple people make serious allegations and a lawsuit follows, it has a way of humbling you.. Child support, open records requests and consumer protection those are the services that most Kansans rely on from their attorney general. Until Baker filed a motion in support of Stricklands freedom, he spent four decades locked up. Members of The Star editorial board are: Star publisher Tony Berg, Colleen McCain Nelson, Derek Donovan, Dave Helling, Melinda Henneberger, Steve Kraske and Toriano Porter. The head of HR who received the reports, Janelle Barron, consulted with company lawyers, and was told to meet with both Burt and Board Chairman Kevin Pistilli. A good number of them rely on the kindness of family, friends and other loved ones to provide a place to live while they get back on their feet. Cindy O'Laughlin is an American politician. Think lawmakers and lobbyists are cozy now? According to TruePeopleSearch.com, board member David Helling lives in Lenexa, Kansas, and board members Mar Williams and Toriano Porter both live in Independence, Missouri - making up three out of the five total board members. Under the U.S. Constitution, every defendant has a right to a fair trial. The problem is all the evidence not the least of which is a $250,000 bureau payout is Burts character and temperament are sorely wanting. Where would those ex-offenders go? Whether the region needs another landfill depends on whom you ask. May the fever line on the districts chart of educational performance continue to rise under her leadership. But this is different. What if campaign finance, lobbying and conflict of. Because we havent interviewed them, we will not endorse those candidates. Board members all discuss and contribute ideas to each endorsement editorial. Apply Join or sign in to find your next job. He will never see the outside of a prison again. Holy cowTo be sure, it is all about character. They probably know a handful of people who have a spare room.. The legislation is named for a 7-year-old Wichita girl who was assaulted and nearly killed in 2017 by Corbin Breitenbach, who had recently been paroled on a previous conviction of sexual assault. Get the Library's weekly signature programming email. It also orders city staff to complete a study of the citys waste management needs within six months. Black with no sugar or cream, he said to the barista. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Thats impossibly short for the underfunded, understaffed commission. "Black with no sugar. You have to be an attorney to understand that voter fraud exists, he has said. Given their subscriber, advertiser troubles . . 1.3K views, 10 likes, 3 loves, 4 comments, 10 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Kansas City Star: Today on Facebook Live, Star editorial board members Melinda Henneberger and Toriano Porter talk. Kansas City Star corporate office is located in 1601 Mcgee St, Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States and has 326 employees. And in an ironic turn, he said, that would actually create more offenders for the courts and corrections system to supervise. Those included work as a columnist and editorial writer, city hall . The nonprofit had declined to say what groups were behind that money, and some Kansas City school leaders suspected BLAQUE KC was part of an effort to undermine public school systems in support of charters and the national school choice movement. Jackson County prosecutor should grant it | Opinion, A big vote of confidence for Kansas City schools new leader and big shoes to fill | Opinion, Did Platte County deputy assault Park Hill father? Its pretty clear, this was a big mess and the bureau was in chaos under Burt, who came to Kansas City from a similar organization in Washington D.C. in 2014. We have only one side of the video | Opinion, Scam Missouri cost-sharing ministry proves health care and religion are both ailing | Opinion. The Kansas City Star has hired Michael Lindenberger, . But it does help when leaders are familiar with the neighborhoods where the students live. It has not been marked by politics. Why wont Baker do the same for Ken Middleton, the Blue Springs man Bakers senior adviser Messina ruled deserved a new trial? My favorite Lewisism was negative diversity yields negative productivity operationalized by using Lewis as an excuse for the former and his columns as an example of the latter. Citing her successful execution of her Read more October 17, 2022 The Kansas City Star Editorial Board, from top right: Colleen McCain Nelson, Derek Donovan, Dave Helling, Melinda Henneberger and Toriano Porter Introducing The Star's Editorial Board. In a nation of more than 300 million residents, there are going to be individual examples of people voting in ways they shouldnt. Prior to being elected to the Missouri Senate, O'Laughlin served as a member of the Shelby County R-IV School District and the Treasurer of the Missouri Club for Growth.. Missouri Senate. The talented journalists on the board included Pulitzer-Prize winner Colleen McCain Nelson, editorial page editor; Melinda Henneberger; Mary Sanchez; and Dave Helling. This is a significant moment for KCPS that we have finally made a promotion from within the district., Her 23 years of experience with the district means theres no learning curve with this hire, Roberts said. Back in 2018, The Star may have had "one of the strongest local Editorial Boards in America," but it's a long way from that now. The building is the the biggest infrastructure project in the city's history, according to the Kansas City Aviation Department, which said the work was finished "on time and on budget". 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