A Bob's 47 stein.

Weekend Possibilities | ¡Oktoberfiesta!, Virtual Reality Haunts and PorchFestKC

Make room for fall festivals, fiestas and frights scheduled for this fine October weekend – along with a variety of live music options. Friday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s, 2475 Grand Blvd., Brick or Treat Monster Party is a not-so-scary option this spooky season. Kids can build a pumpkin from…

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a group of farmers stand in the middle of a corn field.

Making Connections for the Future of Farming  

Farmer to farmer connections are vital for young producers seeking a future in agriculture. LandLink programs and farming networks help.

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A row of homes in the Santa Fe neighborhood, where violent crime is on the decline.

New Program Offers Hope for Reducing Violent Crime in KC

Results from the first year of the KC 360 program are showing progress in reducing violent crime in Kansas City’s historic Santa Fe neighborhood.

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The entry of City Barrel.

Tap List | Last Call For Oktoberfest

This week’s Tap List features the last call for Oktoberfest before moving on to the Halloween beer season.

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Plaza Restaurant Project Served Big Day, Expects Summer 2026 Opening

(Editor’s note: This article was published originally May 25) By Kevin Collison The Cocina47 restaurant project at the Plaza had a big day Wednesday, winning support from City Hall and Port KC, and converting a former staunch critic into an ally and indirect partner. The plan for a three-story building at 47th and Pennsylvania at…

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Saline County appraiser Sean Robertson testifies.

Experts Question Property Tax Reform Idea Pending in Kansas

Experts are questioning a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would cap annual increases in property taxes.

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Dulcinea Herrera and her art at Café Corazón.

We Are Latinos II | Blending Coffee and Art at Café Corazón

Dulcinea Herrera, co-founder of Café Corazón, also creates abstract art, still life paintings, digital designs and websites.

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Inclusive Crossroads Bar to Focus on Agave and Sugar Cane Spirits

(Editor’s note: This article was published originally May 30) By Kevin Collison For those who recall the “fern bar” trend of the Seventies and Eighties with their brass, backgammon and greenery, the new iteration that Bryan Arri is opening this Fall in the Crossroads will be both similar and very different. Whereas the original fern…

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Holiday, House Fight and War in Israel

This week’s news includes a federal holiday, a debate over who should be Speaker of the House and a war in Israel.

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Excitement About New Plaza Ownership, But History Claim a Whopper

By Kevin Collison Perhaps the biggest controversy so far about news the Country Club Plaza may be bought by the Dallas owner of Highland Park Village is bragging rights, as is often the case when it comes to Texas. Both claim to be the nation’s first shopping center, more about that later. As for the…

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Entrance to Highland Park Village.

Prospect of New Country Club Plaza Owners Sparks Optimism

News that the owners of Highland Park Village in Dallas may buy the Country Club Plaza garnered generally positive reactions from Kansas City residents.

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An on-stage Oktoberfest celebration with women holding steins.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Oktoberfest, Monster Trucks and Witches Night

The spooky scene around Kansas City is ramping up. If that’s too frightful, have a beer at KC Oktoberfest or celebrate the music of the 1970s.

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City Hall and the Jackson County Courthouse at the center of the downtown Kansas City skyline.

Local Governments Ponder Property Tax Levies, as Questions Swirl About Break for Seniors

Schools, libraries and other local units of governments are setting new levies to adjust for the impact of soaring property tax assessments.

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Top Dallas Retail Operator Wants to Buy Country Club Plaza

By Kevin Collison A Texas firm that owns the luxury Highland Park Village shopping center in Dallas has a tentative agreement to acquire the Country Club Plaza, according to local real estate sources. Ray Washburne and HP Village Partners, an entity with family ties to the wealthy Hunt Family, is the prospective new owner of…

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Texas Investors Eye Purchase of the Country Club Plaza

A Texas firm that owns the luxury Highland Park Village shopping center in the Dallas area has a tentative agreement to acquire the Country Club Plaza.

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