Weekend Possibilities | American Royal, Cinco de Mayo, Star Wars

By | May 2, 2024

Spring is in full swing and there is no shortage of celebration in May’s first weekend. In the West Bottoms, there’s the American Royal, a massive plant sale and Maria The Mexican at The Ship. Over on 18th & Vine, pick from Saturday’s Monarch Walk or Hip-Hop & Hot Wings at Vine Street Brewing Co.…

As Homelessness Surges, Kansas Communities Look to Lawrence 

By | May 2, 2024

Lawrence has invested in services to address homelessness. But some say that has that made it a tempting place to “dump” unhoused people from other communities.

KC Residents Will Soon Be Able to Throw Away Twice as Much Trash. How Will it Affect Recycling?

By | May 1, 2024

Kansas City is about to replace trash bags with bins. But the convenience of a lidded trash bin may come at a cost for the environment.

Kansas Lawmakers Mount Drive to Lure Chiefs, Royals

By | April 30, 2024

Kansas lawmakers are working on an economic development package to lure the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals across the state line.

Six Projects Get More Money Via East Side Sales Tax

By | April 30, 2024

Six development projects on Kansas City’s East Side are getting an additional $2.3 million from the Central City Economic Development Sales Tax. 

Nick’s Picks | Missouri Ballot Questions and Stadium Talks

By | April 29, 2024

Kansas City news this week includes a fresh twist in stadium talks for the Royals and Chiefs and what issues may be included on Missouri’s ballot this fall.

Houses of Worship Define the Landscape of Kansas City

By | April 28, 2024

Houses of worship have played a key role in shaping the landscape of Kansas City. It is a story of almost constant change.

Missouri Angler Lands Monster Invasive Carp, Buries It

By | April 26, 2024

George Chance recently caught what may be a world-record invasive carp. Rather than mount the 97-pound giant, he buried it in his garden as fertilizer.

Weekend Possibilities | Art Course, Microbrew Fest, Parade of Hearts

By | April 25, 2024

The schedule is full of art, beer and brunch this weekend. If you aren’t afraid of a little rain in the forecast, there’s a music crawl in Lawrence and the Great Wind Festival in Leawood. Friday, April 26 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Book your tee time for the Art Course at The Nelson-Atkins Museum…

Harvesting Change | Growing Roots in the KC Food System 

By | April 25, 2024

The New Roots farmer training program is a four-year apprenticeship with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas and Cultivate KC.