Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 50-46
Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
Once Endangered, Bald Eagles Flock to Missouri in December
Record numbers of bald eagles are flocking to Missouri, putting on a show at places like Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.
Columbus Park Ponders Future for Empty Six-Acres
By Kevin Collison Columbus Park, a downtown neighborhood that’s experienced its share of urban challenges, has a six-acre opportunity for redevelopment, but right now, nobody is quite sure what to do with it. “The fact is, we don’t know what we want because we don’t know what we’re able to do,” said Kate Barsotti, president…
Weekend Possibilities | Radkey, Chiefs and Christmas Day at the Movies
Take a break from family time for a rock show at recordBar, Christmas in the Park or Saturday’s matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.
National WWI Museum and Memorial Curator’s Career in 10 Objects
After close to 33 years as curator at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, some artifacts remain proven conversation pieces for Doran Cart.
Activists Challenge Unified Government/BPU Policies, Fearing Utility Cutoffs
Activists in Wyandotte County are protesting utility bills packed with extra taxes and fees.
Broadband Expansion is About to Boom, But Citizens Need to Speak Up
A flood of federal dollars is in the pipeline for broadband development, but people need to speak up to identify where it’s needed most.
South Plaza Condo Project Proposed Near Future UMKC Streetcar Stop
By Kevin Collison A 23-unit residential condominium project is being proposed for the South Plaza area near 50th and Walnut, about two blocks from the planned terminus of the Main Street streetcar extension at UMKC. Developer Doug Price wants to build the three-story “49 Walnut” project on a narrow lot that stretches between Walnut and…
Tap List | One Brewery Closes While Another Plans to Open
Tap List reports on plans for one new brewery opening while another announces plans to close.
Jesus ‘Gets Us,’ We’re Told, As We Struggle to Get Him
An Overland Park group is backing the nationwide “He Gets Us” campaign to promote Jesus.