A tribute at Mill Creek Park presses for a ceasefire to the bombings in Gaza and the deaths of Palestinian civilians. The design includes stones, rose petals and even pencils and children's socks, which were to note the deaths of children.

Inside KC’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions Movement

Leaders of Kansas City’s Boycott, Disinvestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement discuss their efforts amid the conflict in Gaza between Israelis and Palestinians.

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Brioche French Toast at Blu Hwy.

Brunch: The New Dinner for Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024

A record 225 establishments are taking part in Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024, boosted it part by a new category focused on brunch.

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Entrance of St. Luke's Hospital.

St. Luke’s Merger with a St. Louis Hospital System Could Mean Bigger Medical Bills in Kansas City

Some industry experts say the recent merger of St. Luke’s Health System of Kansas City with BJC Health System in St. Louis may lead to higher medical bills.

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Clouds in the sky.

Kansas City Tapping Massive Vein of Sustainability Funding 

The Kansas City area, which is emerging as a national sustainability hub, is pursuing up to $200 million in federal funds for green projects. 

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Gov. Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of legislators propose a property, sales and income tax reduction bill on the first day of the 2024 session.

Kelly, Bipartisan Group of Legislators Promote $1B Tax Reduction Plan

Gov. Laura Kelly and a bipartisan group of legislators have proposed a $1 billion, three-year tax reform bill designed to provide every Kansan relief.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Brace for Winter and Political Storms

Be prepared for traffic headaches today and tomorrow as a strong winter storm drops the first significant snow of the season. How much snow will we get? It seems that depends on which weather forecaster you listen to. But the National Weather Service is predicting 2-5 inches, before the storm moves out early Tuesday evening….

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A scene from "Nelly Don: The Musical Movie."

Art House | ‘Nelly Don’ Sparks a Fashion Revolution

“Nelly Don: The Musical Movie” tells the story of dressmaker Nell Quinlan Donnelly Reed, one of the great female entrepreneurs in Kansas City history.

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A person walks on a sunny path through the woods.

Weekend Possibilities | Hiking, The MGDs and Winter Waterland  

The first winter weekend of 2024 is here. Whether you spend it winding down with a guided hike or singing One Direction all night at recordBar – that’s up to you.   Friday, Jan. 5  11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Committed to making a lasting change in the new year? Flashback Tattoo Parlor, 2938 Southwest Blvd.,…

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Jim Kane, right, films with Amy Walker "The Spirit Gardener" for an episode of "The Food Principle" on PBS.

PBS Docuseries Puts KC Creator at the Intersection of Food and ‘Transformational Travel’

Kansas City-based food travel producer Jim Kane explores big issues such as climate change, biodiversity, health and social justice on “The Food Principle.”

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Darvin Bentlage is a fourth-generation farmer in Missouri. He sold his roughly 700-acre farm in the fall, moving to a smaller property in the area.

Boom or Bubble? High Farmland Prices Encourage Investors, Concern Farmers

Outside investment in farmland continues to increase, but some economists and many farmers worry deep pockets are pushing prices above what the land is worth.

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2000 Vine Street.

Tap List | Vine Street Brewing Up More High Praise

Vine Street Brewing Co. has been named by the VinePair website among the nation’s 19 best new breweries of 2023.

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Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.

GOP Infighting, Election Year Politics Could Shape 2024 Missouri Legislative Session

Missouri lawmakers return to Jefferson City on Wednesday for the start of the 2024 legislative session, and expectations aren’t high. 

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The Country Club Plaza with the fountain at Mill Creek Park in the foreground.

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2023: 5-1

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2023 in chronological order between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1.

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Founder Myron McCant looks through a window at the children served at KD Academy child care.

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2023: 10-6

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2023 in chronological order between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1.

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A view from the east of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown.

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2023: 15-11

Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2023 in chronological order between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1.

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