Parks Department Opens One-Acre Dog Park on Downtown’s East Side
By Kevin Collison The KC Parks and Recreation Department has opened another dog park in the downtown area, this one a one-acre tract where canines can run free at Margaret Kemp Park at 10th and Harrison adjacent to 71 Highway. Parks Director Chris Cotten said the opportunity to open a dog park arose after a…
When Abortion Was a Crime
These women broke the law (or went around it) to terminate their pregnancies. More than 50 years later, they can recall every detail.
curiousKC | A Guide to What You’ll See in the Aug. 2 Kansas Primary About Abortion
On Aug. 2, Kansans will vote on a constitutional amendment that would uphold or remove abortion protections. Here’s what you need to know.
Developer Hopes New Apartment Design Eases Plaza Bowl Concerns
By Kevin Collison A big apartment project proposed on Belleview near the Country Club Plaza is challenging Plaza Bowl height restrictions, but the developer believes its more refined design should mollify potential critics. Lane4 Property Group’s plan for a 338-unit project at 4711 Belleview is scheduled to be considered by the City Plan Commission Aug….
Nick’s Picks | Funeral for Policeman, Big Primary Push
Large crowds are expected this week at the funeral of Daniel Vasquez. The North Kansas City police officer was gunned down after pulling over a driver for an expired tag.
Long-Term Economic Impact of KC Current Stadium Estimated at $1.24B
By Kevin Collison The planned KC Current women’s soccer stadium on the riverfront is anticipated to generate a $48.8 million annual economic impact to the city by 2025 and prompt construction of 500 more apartments, according to a consultant report. The study prepared by Victus Advisors, a national sports market research firm, was presented to…
Turning Ugly Food Waste into Delightful Meals
Kanbe’s Markets, which diverts food otherwise headed to landfills, has teamed up with restaurants to see what their chefs could come up with using “ugly food.”
Passion Project: 2000 Vine Street’s ‘Cultural Inheritance’
The revitalization of the two oldest public works buildings in Kansas City, abandoned since 1978, is nearly complete, according to the leaders of the 2000 Vine Street project.
Reproductive Rights
With the Supreme Court having overturned Roe V. Wade, all eyes turn to the constitutional amendment on the ballot in Kansas. The Flatland team takes a look at the consequences the decision would have for reproductive rights in our region.
KC Streetcar Extension Reshapes Midtown Real Estate Market
By Annie Jennemann Flatland The KC Streetcar extension along Main Street isn’t just about moving people – it’s about creating a new framework for development in Midtown. “We have certainly noticed a major increase in interest in developing in the area, which is totally to be expected,” said Kevin Klinkenberg, executive director of Midtown KC…
Weekend Possibilities | Topps Trading Cards, a Festival of Butterflies and a County Fair
Your weekend possibilities in Kansas City include butterflies, baseball cards and deep-fried (does it even matter?).
Abortion in Spotlight on August Ballot in Kansas
The national abortion spotlight turns to Kansas on Aug. 2, when voters decide whether the state’s constitution should protect women’s access to abortion. Go inside the campaign.
Danforth PAC Bets Big on Independent Senate Candidate in Missouri
The political action committee backing independent Senate candidate John Wood is “in it to win it,” former Sen. Jack Danforth said a day after the PAC spent another $750,000 on TV ads to run before the Aug. 2 primary.
Aines Dairy Loft Project on Gillham Begins, Summer 2023 Opening
By Kevin Collison The redevelopment of the historic Aines Dairy building at 3130 Gillham Rd. into 50 lofts with a potential grocer at street level is underway and the developer anticipates an opening next summer. Exact Partners began pursuing the $12 million project in spring 2021 and it received a chilly reception when its request…
A KC Priest Sees Through ‘Cloud’ Over the Church
A Kansas City priest reflects on how he has managed a sometimes trying, often joyful, career in the Catholic Church struggling with abuse scandals and waning membership.