Kansas Newspaper Raided by Marion Police Sues Officials for Attack on Free Press

By | April 1, 2024

The Marion County Record has sued local authorities who planned and carried out the raid last year of the Kansas newspaper’s office and the publishers’ home.

Nick’s Picks | April Fools’ Day, Stadium Tax Vote

By | April 1, 2024

Jackson County voters will decide Tuesday on a sales tax to help finance a new downtown Royals ballpark and upgrades for the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City Looks to Faith Leaders as First Responders

By | March 31, 2024

When catastrophe slams Kansas City, among the first responders are faith leaders stepping forward to offer comfort to the afflicted.

Nell Hill’s Founder Returns With ‘This Little Secret’ Shop

By | March 29, 2024

Nell Hill’s founder Mary Carol Garrity has returned to retail with a “little secret” shop in a Midtown Kansas City antique mall. Here are the details.

Kansas City Royals and Chiefs Flirt With ‘Options’

By | March 28, 2024

It’s not hard to find examples of big-time professional sports franchises leaving Kansas City for greener pastures. Could the Royals and Chiefs be next?

Weekend Possibilities | Easter Eggs, Making Movies and Orchids

By | March 28, 2024

Break out the baskets, Easter is this weekend and there are egg hunts for everyone. For family-friendly festivities, check out Easter Celebration at Chicken N Pickle or Downtown Overland Park’s Hop in the DOP. You can also say hello to spring with Orchid Delirium at Powell Gardens or Yoga in the Park. Friday, March 29…

Harvesting Change | A Perennial Future 

By | March 28, 2024

The Land Institute is playing the long game to develop perennial grain crops that reduce farmer inputs and promote healthy soils. 

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

By | March 27, 2024

Here’s the essential message that the Kansas City Royals have for folks fretting about parking downtown if a new ballpark is built in the Crossroads. Relax.

WeWork Closing Corrigan Station, Once a Core Hub for Kansas City’s Startup Community

By | March 26, 2024

Coworking giant WeWork is closing its Corrigan Station location in Kansas City — the latest sign of an ongoing shakeup in the coworking industry.

Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say Stadium Deals Will Help the Community. Economists Disagree

By | March 25, 2024

The Kansas City Chiefs and Royals are calling new community benefits agreements with Jackson County historic. Community groups and economists aren’t so sure.