Nick’s Picks | Tax Day, Stadium Plans and Ransomware Attack
Tax Day, stadium tax fallout for the Royals and the Chiefs and an ongoing ransomware attack in Jackson County top the week’s news in Kansas City.
Solar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence
Opponents of a proposed 600-acre solar farm say they aren’t against solar power. But they oppose taking prime farmland out of agricultural production.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Film Fest, Mini Golf Masters, Holi Fest
Filmmakers from around the world will have their work on the big screen this weekend during the KC Film Fest International. If a weekend in the sunshine sounds more your speed, there’s a Powwow and Indigenous Cultures Festival in Lawrence, a Holi celebration in Overland Park and North Kansas City’s Pint Path pub crawl for…
After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?
Despite a blowout loss at the polls, political veterans say the Royals and Chiefs can come back with detailed, transparent stadium plans.
Here’s the Buzz on a Booming Business in Bees
Erik and Rachael Messner turned a growing passion for bees into a thriving family business with Messner Bee Farm on the eastern edge of Raytown.
Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why
If you’re looking to buy a home in Kansas City in today’s market, brace for higher mortgage rates, limited supply and tough competition.
Spring Cleaning the Sustainable and Charitable Way
Kansas Citians donated their gently used items to local charities through a drive-thru Un-Dumpster Day event at South Broadland Presbyterian Church.
Biden Proposes New Student Debt Relief Plan
President Joe Biden is rolling out a student debt forgiveness proposal that the White House believes is narrowly targeted enough to survive legal challenges.
Nick’s Picks | Solar Eclipse, Stadium Drama, Kansas Taxes
Nick’s Picks touts a solar eclipse, Chiefs and Royals stadium issues and tax relief in Kansas as the top the news in Kansas City this week.
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to Sell Iconic Monet
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art plans to sell a jointly owned Claude Monet painting. “Mill at Limetz, 1888,” through Christie’s auction house in May.
Crossroads Small Biz Owners to Royals: Come Back With a Better Plan (And Put it in Writing)
Crossroads small business owners ponder the impact of the Kansas City Royals’ failed attempt to pass a sales tax to help build a downtown ballpark.
Weekend Possibilities | Panic Fest, Brookside Brunch, The Globetrotters
North Kansas City’s freaky film festival brings screams to the screen this weekend with Panic Fest at Screenland Armour. Spring’s social butterflies might also enjoy brunch in Brookside, First Friday in the Crossroads or a day at “The K.” Friday, April 5 Noon – 11 p.m. Panic Fest is underway at Screenland Armour, 408 Armour…
Evergy Struggles to Cut Carbon as Energy Demand Soars
Evergy is struggling to meet soaring demand for electricity in the Kansas City area. It’s complicating efforts to reduce carbon emissions amid climate change.
Kansas Farmer Brings Renewable Energy Future to Concordia
A Kansas farmer has built a renewable energy program at Cloud County Community College, embracing sustainability workforce training to confront climate change.
Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark
Jackson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a sales tax to fund a new Kansas City Royals ballpark downtown and upgrades at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.