How to install Kansas City Star Newspaper?

To install Kansas City Star Newspaper, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Does Kansas City Star Newspaper have ads?

Yes, Kansas City Star Newspaper contains advertisements. These ads help support the free version of the app.

What permissions does Kansas City Star Newspaper require?

Kansas City Star Newspaper requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Kansas City Star Newspaper

Name: Kansas City Star Newspaper
Rating: 1.8415842 (755 reviews)
Author: McClatchy

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Description

Been using the Kansas City Star Newspaper app for a couple months now. It’s basically a local news app that covers the whole Kansas City metro area. Pretty solid if you’re into keeping up with what’s going on around the city.

Here’s what you can do – you get breaking news alerts, read the latest local stories, check out photos and videos, and read the Star’s opinions and columns. There’s also a weather section and traffic updates, which is pretty useful. Took me a while to figure out some of the features but overall it’s a handy way to stay connected to KC news.

Look, if you live in or around Kansas City, you’ll probably find this app helpful. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying and the interface is a little clunky – but it does the job of keeping you informed on local happenings. Worth checking out if you want an easy way to follow KC news.

Editor Opinion

So here's my take on the Kansas City Star Newspaper app. I've used a bunch of local news apps and this one stacks up pretty well. The coverage is comprehensive, you get all the important stuff happening around the city. The layout could be more intuitive, but once you figure it out, it's easy to navigate. My main gripe is the ads - they can get really intrusive, kinda kills the experience after a while. But overall, it's a solid option if you're looking to stay plugged into the Kansas City scene.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Covers all the important local news and topics for the KC metro
Handy weather and traffic updates to help plan your day
You can read the Star's great opinion pieces and columns
Free to download and use, don't have to pay anything

Cons

The app can be a little buggy and crash sometimes
Ads are super annoying, get in the way of reading the news
Takes a bit of time to get used to the layout and navigation

Specifications

Updated	18.08.2025
Age Rating	Everyone 10+
Developer	McClatchy
Android	Android 8.0++
Package Name	`com.kansascity.android`

Ratings

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1.8/5

755 reviews

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