Emmy Awards

Kansas City PBS Earns 9 Regional Emmy Nominations

Kansas City PBS received nine nominations for the 2022 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY Awards.

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Crossroads Office and Retail Development Includes ‘Leafy Oasis’

By Kevin Collison Work could begin this year on philanthropist and developer Shirley Helzberg’s plan to renovate two, historic Film Row buildings into office space and create a “leafy oasis” on what’s now a parking lot at 18th and Baltimore. Her latest Crossroads redevelopment, which ultimately includes building two, multi-family luxury buildings on West 17th…

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Chiefs flag waves in Arrowhead Stadium.

Weekend Possibilities | Ameri’kana Music & Arts, Chiefs Tailgate and Prairie Village Jazz

Can’t wait for Sunday? Check out Crane Brewing Co.’s Chiefs tailgate party on Friday, pick a music festival for Saturday and kickoff will be here before you know it.

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The historic former MGM and Columbia, later Universal, Pictures buildings on West 18th Street in Film Row would be combined to become an office project.

Shirley Helzberg Pursues New Plan for Film Row in the Crossroads

Philanthropist and developer Shirley Helzberg’s plans to renovate two historic Film Row buildings into office space and create a “leafy oasis” on what’s now a parking lot at 18th Street and Baltimore Avenue.

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Plaza Sheraton Converting to a Hilton, $8.4M Investment

By Kevin Collison A Rhode Island firm has applied for $8.4 million in building permits as part of its plan to convert the 18-story Sheraton Suites at the Country Club Plaza into a Hilton, according to city records. An entity called MHF KC NOTE VII LLC has filed applications for the planned renovation and rebranding…

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Gov. Laura Kelly and others officially declare sports betting open on Sept. 1 at the Hollywood Casino-Barstool Sports Sportsbook in Kansas City, Kansas.

Who Loses – and How Much – With Legalized Sports Gambling in Kansas?

How much people will lose betting on sports in Kansas – and at what social cost – has those who try to help problem gamblers on edge. 

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Ting’s Filipino Bistro Opening Soon in City Market

A new Filipino eatery originally conceived at the Parlor food hall in the East Crossroads is opening in the City Market and will include family recipes that are favorites of its owner. Ting’s Filipino Bistro will open Sept. 13 at 405 Main St. inside the Market, and its the latest concept from Theresa “Ting” Santos-Spencer’s…

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J. Rieger’s Bond Straight Rye Whiskey hits shelves soon.

Tap List | J. Rieger Rolls Out 2022 Straight Rye Whiskey Release

On Thursday, J. Rieger & Co. is releasing the 2022 version of their Bond Straight Rye Whiskey to retailers in Kansas and Missouri. 

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Theresa “Ting” Santos at Khalia’s Pizzeria.

Emerging KC Food Star Sustains Legacy of Italian Gardens

Restauranteur Theresa Santos’ longstanding relationship with the DiCapo family led to a deal that will sustain the legendary Italian Gardens legacy.

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A group stands outside of the music academy building sometime in the 1950s. (Photo credit: Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation)

curiousKC | Where is the Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation’s Music School now?

The Charlie Parker Memorial Foundation school of music was lauded in the ’70s for getting kids “off the streets,” and “into the arts.” Local jazz artist asked: “What happened to it?”

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