On a sunny winter day in late January, Cliff Middleton walked with urgency as he entered a local coffee shop near the Crossroads area of Kansas City. Openness from the start would best serve all concerned. 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. Those on the left who say there is no election fraud are simply ignoring reality.. This story was originally published February 28, 2023, 11:21 AM. During his record six years as superintendent, the district finally regained state accreditation, more than a decade after losing it to sliding student achievement. The Kansas City Star examined how it had disregarded the city's civil rights struggle and had helped support racial segregation in housing. 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. 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. Dont let a new landfill turn south Kansas City neighborhoods into a dump | Opinion, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Hawley accuses Biden nominee of lying under oath about her political social media posts, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. But she remains haunted by his crime against her. There are also multiple lakes in the area and a high water table that would be affected by any seepage. Although I certainly applaud the appointment of a second minority member to the board (Mary Sanchez being the other), I was concerned when I read that Porters major qualification was having been a general assignment reporter at The Star the last two years. There is nobody that has done a more thorough review of this case than Judge Messina, Cliff Middleton said. The Kansas City Star has hired Michael Lindenberger, a Pulitzer-winning journalist at the Houston Chronicle, to become the newspaper's vice president . He was there to meet with a member of The Star editorial board. It states that the city opposes any new landfills or waste transfer stations at this time. Editorial Board Member, columnist and Editorial Page Editor (beginning 2014) . After vetting and training, the field was narrowed to 16. And Mr. Porter, after knowing all of this, concludes his article by quoting Burt: Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. But we dont believe the answer is to make the transition back to society much more difficult for the vast majority of ex-offenders who are just trying to get back on their feet, nor to punish family and friends for the crime of giving parolees a place to rest their heads. Its the seamy side of lawmaking that the public rarely gets to see. By Jack Ohman. Campaign finance laws are supposed to curb the worst abuses and graft in that environment, and the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission is supposed to enforce those laws. 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. Here is The Star editorial board's recommendation for Kansas attorney general By The Kansas City Star Editorial Board Updated October 26, 2022 11:36 AM The choice between Chris. A three-judge panel of the Missouri Court of Appeals in Kansas City agreed: Her ruling was overturned on procedural grounds, according to court documents. Campaigns wont want for cash. This is his first attempt at statewide office. In the meantime, its clear Colleen needs to take a stronger hold on the reins. So it goes with Lailahs Law, a bill now under consideration in the Kansas House. Unsigned endorsement editorials appeared without explanation, and we hoped you would heed our advice. The bill would increase the number of cases filed in district courts because it creates a new crime associated with failure to make a required report, Proffitt noted. Improving the governing boards at those schools is appropriate. I just hope Toriano will grow into the job. A new $1.5bn terminal at Kansas City International is to open on February 28, the airport's operator has confirmed. He will never see the outside of a prison again. Two Gannett papers, the Journal Sentinel in Milwaukee and. The Jackson County Prosecutors Office has conducted four reviews of this case over the years, read a statement. battle for a U.S. Senate seat in Missouri, Dont let a new landfill turn south Kansas City neighborhoods into a dump | Opinion, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Hawley accuses Biden nominee of lying under oath about her political social media posts, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. He wiped smears from the glasses he wears. I think that none of this would have probably even happened if somebody would have just called him in, she told a legislative committee this week. Get the Library's weekly signature programming email. 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. Kansas City Star editorial board members Dave Helling and Derek Donovan talk with Tom Coleman, a former Republican U.S. representative from Missouri. Teachers, parents, community leaders and the board spoke as one to name Jennifer Collier as the first woman to serve as superintendent. 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. 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. . Kansas City Star Editorial Board Strongly Urges Voters to Re-Elect Governor Laura Kelly TOPEKA - The Kansas City Star Editorial Board strongly endorsed Governor Laura Kelly for the November 8th Kansas Gubernatorial election. The cause of death is unknown, according to a statement posted on the team's website. Prosecutor Baker has an ethical duty to pursue justice fully and transparently. Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. That tendency is understandable and often praiseworthy but there are times it can also be destructive. This has been confirmed over and over again, by courts, by secretaries of states from both parties and by the utter failure of entities such as Donald Trumps short-lived commission on voter integrity. Campaign insiders have promised hes a more down-to-earth campaigner this year, less prone to the wild statements that characterized his previous failed bids. Republican state Rep. Mike Haffner is right: Missouris laws havent kept up with the times. 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. This column also calls into question his reporting if he can be seduced so easily by a salesman. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Titled "Tough Choices Ahead on Medicaid Reform," the article ran on page A17 of the Nov. 13, 2013, issue of the newspaper. Heres how to help, Dont let a new landfill turn south Kansas City neighborhoods into a dump | Opinion, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Hawley accuses Biden nominee of lying under oath about her political social media posts, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. The public does know something, though. | By The Kansas City Star Log In What if a candidate declines to interview with the editorial board? 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. Jack Ohman johman@sacbee.com. But when multiple people make serious allegations and a lawsuit follows, it has a way of humbling you.. The reality is that Kansas elections in 2020, and every other year in recent history, were perfectly legitimate and entirely reliable. The City Council will consider a resolution sponsored by Mayor Quinton Lucas and council members Andrea Bough and Kevin McManus. In the decades since, Middleton, 78, has maintained his innocence. The need to care for a child or other family member shouldnt be a barrier to running for office. Its a worthy cause but one that could be in vain if the Jackson County prosecutors office doesnt right what looks like a grave injustice. Too harsh, JohnEver since Colleen Nelson said early last year that she had one more spot to fill on the board, it was clear it was going to be an African-American. (via Facebook Live) Board members all discuss and contribute ideas to each endorsement editorial. Republicans are unhappy with the commission, Ned Yost earned his way into the Royals Hall of Fame with a steady, winning hand | Opinion, Protecting kids is job one, but this Kansas proposal would just create new criminals | Opinion, Dont let a new landfill turn south Kansas City neighborhoods into a dump | Opinion, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, KC publisher made the right call with Dilbert. Scott Adams is no free speech martyr | Opinion, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. This year, the editorial board wants to bring transparency to our endorsements for the November elections by explaining our process and by publishing more videos and excerpts from our interviews with the candidates. "On behalf of the entire Kansas City Southern family, we feel . In the past, this was an opaque exercise. Theres also the alternative of shipping waste to remote rural locales instead of a local landfill. Middelton didnt receive one, Messina ruled. But in Manns case, its made considerably easier by his significant track record in public service. educators of color are led by diverse leaders, Theres no good reason for Olathe Public Schools to quit livestreaming board meetings, Big Lie about election fraud goes much deeper than just Johnson County Sheriff Hayden, Dont let a new landfill turn south Kansas City neighborhoods into a dump | Opinion, Chiefs Chris Jones had a great response to trash-talking Eagles player at coin-toss, Sid the goofy bison has the zoomies and it was caught on camera at South Dakota zoo, Tornado of white birds. Over 2 million geese make pit stop in Missouri, photos show, Bullying of referees leads to entire student section being thrown out of Iowa game, KC publisher made the right call with Dilbert. Scott Adams is no free speech martyr | Opinion, Missouri could do right by pregnant mothers. Sellers have signed nondisclosure agreements. But this is different. 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. And so on. Most recently responsible for the accuracy and integrity of Toronto Star journalism as Public Editor, Bruce previously worked. May the fever line on the districts chart of educational performance continue to rise under her leadership. What if campaign finance, lobbying and conflict of. 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? This, despite former Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Edith Messina granting Middleton a new trial in 2005. The prosecutors office remains convinced Ken Middleton received a fair shake. 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? In October 2017, O'Laughlin announced her candidacy for state senate. The bill would put that money into the state general fund instead. She knows the systems strengths and she knows the systems weaknesses. The closest neighbors to the site include the Creekmore community and Summit Pointe Elementary School, both of which are just across the street. The Stars editorial voice is essential to helping the public sort out complex situations, such as the fucked-up new-terminal process. Well publish video clips from many of our candidate meetings on The Stars website. The other black mark against Kobach? If they would rather put up a veneer of propriety, candidates could coordinate with political action committees, something that now is forbidden. Every decision the board makes does have some impact on its kids.. That he could possibly die behind bars without receiving a hearing or a new trial is unconscionable. Cindy O'Laughlin is an American politician. That has some . Phillips previously worked under Baker in the prosecutors office. Trump saved Bannon from a trial with a timely pardon then. 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. The newest member of The Stars editorial board offered his first by-lined commentary today, and one thing is clear: Hes got a lot to learn. I do hope Toriano will come around. Research says that Black and and brown children perform better academically when they have teachers who look like them. He lost. Editorial Board with Mike McCamon, Democratic candidate for Congress Today on Facebook Live, Star editorial board members Colleen McCain Nelson and Dave Helling talk with Mike McCamon for Kansas, a Democratic candidate for Kansas' 3rd Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Kevin Yoder. . Kansas City Southern (KCS) is deeply saddened at the passing of former President and Chief Executive Officer David L. Starling. Burt was present at the first of the three meetings but not at the last two, so its clear the executive committee decided Burt needed to go. 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. Last month was awfully late to decide to resign from the board of We Build the Wall, the nonprofit campaign set up by former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon to raise money to aid in building a wall along the U.S. border with Mexico. . Citing jurisdictional issues, the Missouri attorney generals office appealed Messinas order. By The Kansas City Star Editorial Board Updated February 22, 2023 9:44 AM "Lailah's Law," now under consideration in the Legislature, targets well-meaning friends and family members. We would support a review of Mr. Middletons sentence, given his age, by the governor of Missouri. Manns career has been guided by a passion for law enforcement, by his faith, and by the way he responded to unexpected setbacks of a kind that would have sidelined many others. The editorial board aims to make informed recommendations to voters. No. Not authorized by any candidate or candidates committee. 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. | Opinion Hearne: Star Breaks its Word, Backtracks on Tax Pledge, Looks to Uncertain Future. This story was originally published February 24, 2023, 5:00 AM. You have to be an attorney to understand that voter fraud exists, he has said. 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. Why wont she use it in this case? On a completely different and unrelated topic, Im starting to fundraise for my reelection campaign. Republican state Rep. Mike Haffner is right: Missouris laws havent kept up with the 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. Skip to content johncombest.com Tag: Kansas City Star editorial board. She has a wealth of experience that made her uniquely qualified: Starting out as a substitute teacher with the district, she worked as a a teacher, principal and human resources director before rising to the deputy superintendent role. Don't let us discourage any potential job candidates . As a tangential point, why does The Star feel it necessary to have 8 members on the editorial board when the reporting and copy editing ranks have been shrunken so severely? 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. 2 kansascity.com; kcstar.com; 1 816513XXXX; Randy Waters VP Production. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Child support, open records requests and consumer protection those are the services that most Kansans rely on from their attorney general. Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. Have a question or a comment about The Stars endorsements? Where would those ex-offenders go? One wonders why. He ordered a coffee. In a nation of more than 300 million residents, there are going to be individual examples of people voting in ways they shouldnt. 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