Spring Cleaning the Sustainable and Charitable Way

By | April 9, 2024

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

By | April 8, 2024

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

By | April 8, 2024

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

By | April 5, 2024

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)

By | April 4, 2024

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

By | April 4, 2024

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

By | April 4, 2024

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

By | April 3, 2024

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

By | April 2, 2024

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.

Better Together: Kansas Workshop Connects Agencies to Rural Communities 

By | April 2, 2024

Local agencies have teamed up for the Kansas Rural Health and Prosperity Grants workshop, an effort to connect rural communities with government assistance.