Meet the local newsies who will be asking if they can use social media video, pix and tweets from crime scenes they aren't going to visit. Also, expect some important personal screeds:
The Star hires three breaking news reporters focusing on crime, justice
Katie Moore, left, Luke Nozicka and Katie Bernard are three reporters recently hired by The Kansas City Star. Photo of Luke Nozicka by Michael Zamora/The Des Moines Register; photo of Katie Bernard by Missy Minear The Kansas City Star has hired three reporters, boosting its coverage of breaking news and adding strength to a team of journalists tasked with holding the criminal justice system accountable.