Nick’s Picks | Hereford House Case, Jackson County Property Taxes
This week’s top news in Kansas City includes the Hereford House food contamination case and the Jackson County property tax assessment controversy.
Overland Park Man Recalls Surprise Joyride with Patty Hearst
Tom Matthews was about to graduate from high school. Then Patty Hearst and the Symbionese Liberation Army abducted him. The Overland Park man recalls a joyride.
Weekend Possibilities | Tacos and Tequila, Disney Music, Prairie Village Art Show
Outdoor concerts, baseball and movies under the stars – it’s summertime in Kansas City. Jump into June with a full weekend of festivals, Pride Day at “The K” or a cup a fresh Cuban coffee. Friday, May 31 5 – 11 p.m. Festa Italiana returns to Zona Rosa, 8640 N. Dixson Ave., this weekend. Each…
Nurturing the Sweet Nectar of Urban Beekeeping
Kansas City businesses seeking locally sourced honey are embracing urban beekeeping. Meet some who seek to shorten the food chain and support the environment.
For Negro Leagues Museum President, Stat Recognition is Bigger Than Baseball
The addition of Negro Leagues baseball players’ statistics to MLB’s record books is bigger than baseball. It’s a part of American history.
Chiefs Pound Out a Better Relationship at Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City Chiefs fans might not notice that the enormous drum at Arrowhead Stadium will have a richer sound this season. But some Native Americans will know.
Kansas City Approves Funds for Park Over South Loop Downtown
The Kansas City Council has approved millions in state and federal funding for the four-block South Loop project. Half could be open before the 2026 World Cup.
Grass Lawns are a Landscape Staple, But an Environmental Reckoning Looms
Lawns have come to dominate our physical — and cultural — landscapes. Now concerns over environmental impacts are propelling changes.
Weekend Possibilities | Worlds of Fun, KC Mavs and Lawrence Busker Fest
It’s Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City and with it comes patio tunes, waterpark openings and playoff hockey. Friday, May 24 5 – 11 p.m. Lawrence Busker Festival returns to Downtown Lawrence, Kansas, 833 Massachusetts St., this weekend with three days of street performances, food, vendors and Free State beer. Jugglers, fire-breathers, dancers, comedians, musicians…
Jonny Bakes Bread, Nourishes Community and Looks to Expand
Jon Szajnuk pursued a passion for baking sourdough bread during the pandemic. Now his home-based business, Jonny Bakes, is looking to expand.
Neighborhood Blocks a Low-Barrier Shelter Addressing Homelessness in Kansas City
Kansas City is debating how to spend federal funds to shelter chronically homeless people. But plans for a new low-barrier shelter faced stiff opposition.
Food Insecurity Soars in the Heartland
A new study by Feeding America found that food insecurity soared during the pandemic. Harvesters and Pete’s Garden are seeking solutions in Kansas City.
Campus Protests Highlight the Complexity of Divestment
Campus protests seeking university divestment from investments supporting Israel due to the war in Gaza are blocked by laws passed in Missouri and Kansas.
Winners and Losers of Missouri’s 2024 Legislative Session
Dysfunction defined the Missouri legislative session, which ended last week after passing the fewest bills in history. Here are the winners and losers.
KC Cemeteries Adapt to Changes in Dealing with Death
Kansas City cemetery operators are adapting to changes in how we deal with death. The biggest challenge is maintaining burial grounds of those who came before.