Matthew Kelly

The Kansas City Star

Matthew Kelly is The Kansas City Star’s Kansas State Government reporter. He previously covered local government for The Wichita Eagle. Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.

LATEST FROM MATTHEW KELLY

Elections

Five moments that stood out in debate between Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton

Updated October 21, 2026 at 11:07 PM

Politics & Government

Hecklers say they are brave activists. Trump calls them paid protesters

October 20, 2026 at 1:41 AM

Politics & Government

‘Very, very, very afraid’: Protesters cast Trump rally as an act of desperation

Updated October 19, 2026 at 9:44 PM

Elections

Voter guide: What to know about the candidates for U.S. Senate in Kansas

October 19, 2026 at 3:53 AM

Elections

Voter guide: Here’s what to know about the candidates for Kansas governor

October 19, 2026 at 3:49 AM

Politics & Government

Kansas AG Kobach faces new ethics complaint alleging illegal campaign donations

September 18, 2026 at 11:22 AM

Aviation

Wichita is home to Bombardier’s U.S. headquarters. Trump wants to block plane sales

Updated September 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM

Politics & Government

After ‘wholly avoidable’ Wichita-DC crash, safety reforms stall. Will Congress act?

August 30, 2026 at 6:33 AM

Politics & Government

Kansas trailblazer and political legend Nancy Landon Kassebaum Baker dead at 94

Updated August 22, 2026 at 12:48 PM

Politics & Government

Wichita State breaks down Masterson’s job expectations, salary at GoCreate

July 15, 2026 at 5:01 AM

Elections

Kansas amendment would overhaul Supreme Court justice selection. What’s at stake?

Updated July 17, 2026 at 11:50 AM

Politics & Government

Which Democrats have traction in KS governor, Senate races? What new poll shows

June 26, 2026 at 8:23 AM