Streetcar Looks East and West to KU Med in Proposed New Study
By Kevin Collison A one-mile streetcar extension that would take passengers west on 39th Street from the new Main Street line and across the border to the KU Med Center is the subject of a study that won Streetcar Authority support Thursday. It also would explore extending a potential line east of Main along Linwood….
KC Streetcar Looks West to KU Med in Proposed New Study
The Kansas City Streetcar Authority is considering a one-mile streetcar extension that would take passengers west on 39th Street from the new Main Street line and across the state line border to the KU Med Center.
A Guide to Brilliant Fall Colors in Missouri
Here are a few recommendations for fall color seekers in the coming weeks.
Study: More than 80% of Missouri, 60% of Kansas Kids Have Lead in Their Blood
A massive national study published in JAMA Pediatrics this week found that the majority of children in Missouri and Kansas had lead in their blood.
North Kansas City Thinks Big with New Apartments, Streetcar Extension
By Kevin Collison Rising from the heart of North Kansas City, a nine-story apartment project is a prominent symbol of the big goals set by this small community just across the river from downtown, including the eventual extension of the streetcar. “We want to have a vibrant downtown that’s not just entertainment driven,” said Sara…
Weekend Possibilities | Oktoberfest at Crown Center, Ghost Light and Harvest Days
Free community events and KC’s largest Oktoberfest, plus a few of the first of spooky celebrations of the season will make this weekend one to remember.
Tap List | Comparing Local Oktoberfest Beers
Tap List beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer reviews three local Oktoberfest festbiers from Pathlight Brewing, Brewery Emperial and 3 Trails Brewing.
Ultra-Luxury Hotel Proposal by Kauffman Center Before Council
(UPDATED: Oct. 12. The full City Council rejected the Hotel Bravo! development proposal at its meeting Oct. 7 by an 11-1 vote. Councilwoman Katheryn Shields cast the lone vote to support the project, Councilwoman Heather Hall was absent.) (UPDATED: Sept. 29. The Council Neighborhood and Planning Committee sent the Hotel Bravo! proposal to the full…
The Filter | Therapize This: Therapists Talk Mental Health
In our season 2 debut, The Filter podcast shares lessons learned about mental health.
Judge Rules Against AG Challenge to Masks in Missouri Schools. Columbia Case Continues
Face masks will stay on for students and teachers in districts requiring them, a Boone County judge ruled Tuesday, handing Attorney General Eric Schmitt a defeat in his efforts to use the courts to block mask mandates.
B&B Mainstreet Theater Reopening Soon With James Bond
(Updated Sept. 30: The B&B Mainstreet Theater will get an early debut, opening today with shows beginning at 4:30 p.m. Operator received earlier than expected approval from KC Health Department.) By Kevin Collison The newly rechristened B&B Mainstreet Theater expects to open, appropriately, in time to screen the new James Bond movie “No Time to…
Tap List | Local Brewery Expanding To Second Location
Transport Brewery is making plans to add a second location in downtown Gardner to its current location in Shawnee.
‘There’s a Jewel Hidden in Weston’
John Pottie has spent the past 40 years assembling a remarkable collection of woven silk art, which can be seen at The National Silk Art Museum in the Weston, Missouri.
curiousKC | A Roundup of Latinx Kansas City Stories
These are Kansas City’s Latino stories. What others should we explore?
Nick’s Picks | Masks on Trial in Missouri
A Missouri circuit court judge will hear arguments this week on whether school districts can force students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.