Virtual Animation Released of Future Streetcar Ride from Downtown to UMKC
By Kevin Collison Planning for the proposed Main Street extension of the streetcar to UMKC calls for a multi-modal stop near the Country Club Plaza that would allow transfers between streetcar and bus riders. The proposed stop at Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard would serve both southbound and northbound streetcar riders, and connecting bus routes. Northbound…
‘No Bees, No Food’ – Missouri Group Pushing for State Ban on Bee-killing Chemicals
A Missouri environmental group is seeking statewide support for proposed legislation that would ban the use of a class of insecticides believed to be contributing to a decline in the population of honeybees. Environment Missouri’s “No Bees, No Food,” campaign sent canvassers across Kansas City this summer, collecting signatures in support of a ban on…
‘Greenline’ Concept Would Loop Downtown with Recreational Trail
An ambitious plan to create a 10-mile “Greenline” recreational loop around downtown similar to the popular BeltLine in Atlanta is being championed by developer Vince Bryant. “It’s not a new idea,” Bryant told the Downtown Council board last week. “Most progressive cities have rails to trails projects. “The goal is to have people come off…
‘Greenline’ Concept Would Loop Downtown with Recreational Trail
By Kevin Collison An ambitious plan to create a 10-mile “Greenline” recreational loop around downtown similar to the popular BeltLine in Atlanta is being championed by developer Vince Bryant. “It’s not a new idea,” Bryant told the Downtown Council board last week. “Most progressive cities have rails to trails projects. “The goal is to have…
Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”
The “Last Photograph” of Patsy Cline taken by Mildred Keith.
Pondering Tom Pendergast’s Complicated Legacy
Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed.
Police Official: Downtown ‘Relatively Safe’ Despite Recent Murders
By Kevin Collison Despite three murders in August, including a young woman struck by a stray bullet last First Friday, downtown Kansas City remains a “relatively safe” place, a top police commander assured business leaders Thursday. “The main crime problem we have downtown has been pretty much the same over the past 30 years, property…
Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Kansas City
Kansas City rock climbing is trending up for adventure-seekers of any skill level.
Torn Label Brewing Co. Owners Chose Crossroads Over Careers In Hollywood, Chicago
Rafi Chaudry and Travis Moore, co-owners of Torn Label Brewing Co., set aside promising career opportunities in Hollywood and Chicago to brew beer in the Crossroads Arts District. Six years later, they make those fork-in-the-road decisions sound like complete no-brainers. “If somebody asks you if you might want to start a brewery, I think the…
East Village Developer Ready to Play Ball on Potential Downtown Stadium
(Updated Nov. 26 with new Royals owner John Sherman’s first comments during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium about the potential for a downtown ballpark: “There is a lot left on the lease. When you look out the window there’s a beautiful place to play baseball…. “That said, there’s a lot of interest in, in…
Weekend Possibilities | Uncorked: KC Wine Festival, the Gay Softball World Series, And Art Westport
A few food and drink festivals, the Gay Softball World Series, and Art Westport highlight September’s first non-holiday weekend in KC.
“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors
CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. “CoderDojo is a safe place for kids to learn how to code,’’ explains Founding Mentor Jacob Schwartz. “It’s a place where you can come and feel like you’re amongst your own people.”…
Sex and Cancer
Five years ago, Kansas had the dubious honor of being the worst state in the nation when it came to protecting adolescents against a cancer-causing virus. Missouri was not a whole lot better. The measure, released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was the rate at which states were vaccinating kids against…
New Blade & Timber Finds Mark in Power & Light District
By Kevin Collison Blade & Timber is now open in the Power & Light District and so far, the owners have found their best advertisement has been passersby lured by the noise of axes chopping into wood. “We’re excited to open the doors because of the sound of axe throwing” co-owner Matt Baysinger said. “People…
Kansas City PBS Earns 11 Regional EMMY® Nominations
Kansas City PBS received 11 nominations for the 2019 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Mid-America Regional Chapter EMMY® Awards. The nominations are based on outstanding cultural, educational, technological, entertainment, news and informational achievements in television. “It’s so gratifying to receive nominations that reflect the diverse content and storytelling across all our services –…