Mercury Room Lifts Downtown Cocktail Scene to New Level
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared Nov. 19, 2020) By Kevin Collison The Mercury Room cocktail lounge has opened its glamorous perch atop the new 14-story REVERB apartment building in the Crossroads with sky-high views of downtown and lofty drink prices to match. The latest creation from the team that brought The Monarch at the…
‘Dial Up Was Faster’: Rural Folks Still Struggle for Reliable Internet
Government funding means rural broadband is expanding, but many still struggling for decent connectivity.
Downtown Gets New Park Where Dogs Run Free
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared April 30, 2021) By Kevin Collison Downtown’s growing canine population–and their owners–will have another place to romp free next month when the Downtown Council opens a one-half acre dog park at the southwest corner of Seventh and Walnut. The new, off-leash dog park will be the second operated by…
Tap List | Local Brewery To Launch New Concept
Martin City Brewing Co. is expanding to the Lake Lotawana area with a new concept that includes beer, coffee and pizza.
High School Students Canvass Voters About Local Control of KCPD
Students from three local schools are canvassing voters to gauge political support for local control of the Kansas City Police Department.
curiousKC | What Stories Do You Want to See About Health Care?
Next up, Flatland’s team focuses on the questions you want to know about health care. See our previous coverage and write to us here.
Pizza Shuttle Open in Crossroads
(Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared June, 3, 2021) By Kevin Collison Pizza Shuttle is planning to open later this month at 1801 Baltimore in the Crossroad and its owner believes it already has a Big (12) advantage over the competition. “You already know Pizza Shuttle if you went to Kansas State, KU and the…
Nick’s Picks | Presidents Day, Political Drama and the Return of Big Events
Presidents Day leads off a week full of drama, ranging from politics to professional baseball.
Police Staffing
Police staffing is not an exact science, and it is increasingly complex. But there are studies by the U.S. Department of Justice and policing organizations addressing what variables should be considered and what hasn’t proven to be the most efficient for taxpayer’s dollars.
Thirsty? Your Hoppy Guide to the Downtown KC Craft Beer Scene
(Editor’s note: This article was last updated March 10, 2022) Kansas City’s downtown craft beer scene traces its hoppy roots back to Nov. 17, 1989. That’s the date John McDonald, founder of Boulevard Brewing, delivered his first keg of Pale Ale to Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen just a few blocks down the road on Southwest Boulevard….