People use the moving sidewalks at the new Kansas City International Airport terminal.

New Technology to Make KCI Zippier for Travelers

The new Kansas City International Airport terminal is bristling with cutting-edge technology designed to ease the movement of people, planes, cars and buses.

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A smiling Rev. John Modest Miles, pastor of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church.

Passing the Baton | Rev. John Modest Miles on Building Community

Rev. John Modest Miles reflects on community building as part of “Passing the Baton,” a series of cross-generational conversations hosted by educator Carl Boyd.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Presidents Day, KCI Opening and the NFL Draft

After the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, Kansas City turns its sporting attention to the upcoming NFL Draft, the Royals and Sporting KC.

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Ziplines, Aerial Park Envisioned for Hy-Vee Arena ‘Space Frame’

By Kevin Collison When Helmut Jahn designed the unique, external framework supporting the roof at the former Kemper Arena 50 years ago, it’s doubtful he imagined it hosting an aerial park someday. But that’s just what Brad McDonald has in mind for the renowned German architect’s “space frame” at what’s now the Hy-Vee Arena. “We…

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Plans for an aerial park using the "space frame" supporting the Hy-Vee Arena roof include ziplines extending over the Kaw River and a harness course utilizing the frame.

Ziplines, Aerial Park Envisioned for Hy-Vee Arena ‘Space Frame’

Brad McDonald plans to open an “aerial park” featuring ziplines that cross the Kansas River atop the Hy-Vee Arena in the West Bottoms.

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J.P. Sell was all smiles after helping Courtney, who has cerebral palsy, catch her first fish.

Fisherman Helps Children With Disabilities Cast for Joy

J.P. Sell shares his skills as a fisherman to improve the lives of children with disabilities.

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Two Black women and man at museum

Passing the Baton

This episode of Flatland in Focus features guests from the Kansas City PBS program Passing the Baton, a series of conversations between prominent civil rights leaders in Kansas City and the next generation of trailblazing local leaders. Passing the Baton is new digital series from Sandy Woodson (Womontown, AIDS in KC), brings together prominent civil…

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Mac Endorsed for Tax Breaks for Main and Armour Apartment Project

By Kevin Collison Mac Properties was endorsed for tax incentives for its 300-unit apartment development at Main and Armour by the RideKC Development board Wednesday. The agency is an arm of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and has become a major player providing incentives for projects that meet its description of what’s called transit-oriented…

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The Mac "1 W. Armour" proposal looking northwest along Main Street with the proposed segmented apartment building in the foreground.

Mac Tax Breaks Endorsed for Main and Armour Apartments

Mac Properties was endorsed for tax breaks for its 300-unit apartment development at Main and Armour by the RideKC Development Corp. committee Wednesday.

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Singer Bruce Springsteen with fans

Weekend Possibilities | Bruce Springsteen, Mardi Gras and a Wedding Show

It’s a big weekend for fans of “The Boss.” Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band take the stage at T-Mobile Center Saturday night at 7:30 p.m.

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