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Kansas City Star News

News & Magazines • McClatchy • ⭐ 2.00 • 50,000+

Version 11.1.2 Everyone 10+

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This app requests 7 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Download Files Without Notification download files without notification	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Data From Internet receive data from Internet	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

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. GET DAILY NEWS AND MORE WITH THE KANSAS CITY STAR NEWS APP Download our local newspaper app today to stay informed on local daily news, crime, sports, national headlines, and more. Read our Privacy policy here: https://mcclatchy.com/privacy-policy Read our Terms of Service here: https://www.kansascity.com/site-services/legal/terms-of-service/text-only/ For California Residents: To learn more about managing your sharing preferences and Do Not Sell My Info rights visit https://www.mcclatchy.com/ccpa-pp

What Kansas City Star News Is Used For

Kansas City Star News appears to be a mobile news app for reading the Kansas City Star’s local and regional coverage on an Android phone. Based on the metadata, people commonly use it to follow daily news from the Kansas City metro area, including community updates, crime, sports, business, opinion pieces, and national headlines. It also includes live video, photos, and access to previous newspaper issues, so it may serve readers who want both breaking updates and a more newspaper-like browsing experience.

The app’s personalization features suggest it is also used to track specific topics, bookmark stories for later, and search for articles, videos, or games. The listed network permissions fit a content app that needs internet access to stream media, load articles, and download updates. USB storage permissions may relate to saving or managing downloaded content, while the sleep-related permission may help keep reading or media playback uninterrupted. Based on the metadata, this is mainly a phone app for staying informed rather than a general-purpose utility.

Common uses

Read local Kansas City news and metro-area coverage
Follow crime, business, sports, and opinion reporting
Watch live video and view local photos or clips
Browse previous newspaper issues and edition-style content
Save articles with bookmarks for later reading
Personalize feeds by following topics of interest
Share articles by email or social platforms

Best for:

Local news readers Kansas City area residents Sports followers Daily newspaper subscribers Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.kansascity.android

Category:
News & Magazines

Developer:
McClatchy

Version:
11.1.2

Updated:
Feb 26, 2026

Min Android:
8.0

Age Rating:
Everyone 10+

Contains Ads:
Yes

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.kansascity.android
Age rating: Everyone 10+

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