Hoppy New Beer Combination in East Crossroads

By | December 18, 2023

The East Crossroads microbrewery scene is experiencing its first merger with Red Sash Brewing acquiring Double Shift. Red Sash, which opened in 2020 at 406 E. 18th St., is owned by Pat Mitchell, a retired U.S. Army captain, and Ryan Elder of Facility Systems. Mitchell’s mission was to start a place that catered to military…

Nick’s Picks | Stadium Fatigue, Bus Fares and Murders

By | December 18, 2023

Kansas City newsmakers will deal with stadium issues, free bus fares and a mounting murder count in the week before Christmas. We also mark the winter solstice.

Art House | ‘Let Us Prey’ Examines Abuse in Baptist Churches

By | December 15, 2023

Filmmaker Sharon Liese’s latest latest work, “Let Us Prey: A Ministry of Scandals,” turns the camera on abuse in Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) churches.

Development Humming at 18th & Vine with New Apartments, Other Projects

By | December 14, 2023

By Kevin Collison The 18th and Vine Jazz District has received a double dose of good news recently with the opening of the $25 million One Nine Vine apartment project and the award of tax credits critical to another project that would revitalize a strategic block. The 80-unit One Nine Vine is located at the…

Weekend Possibilities | Enchant, Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Santa Rampage

By | December 14, 2023

There are holiday happenings across the board this weekend, as Krampus, the Grinch and Trans-Siberian Orchestra come to town. There’s also Enchant’s massive light display at Legends Field, a different take on “The Nutcracker” and a Santa Rampage.  Friday, Dec. 15  3 – 8:30 p.m. Blipmas at Blip Roasters, 1301 Woodswether Road, will bring festivities…

Kansas City Ponders Impact of Free Bus Service

By | December 14, 2023

A new study has been launched to ponder the impact of the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s “zero fare” policy for bus riders.

Four Financial Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

By | December 13, 2023

Here are the top four financial mistakes first-time homebuyers make, and a few tips on how to avoid them.

Recycling Program Turns Plastic into Park Benches

By | December 13, 2023

Several cities in the Kansas City area have gotten park benches made out of recycled plastic bags, thanks to a program supported by Trex Co. Inc.

Higher Cost Estimates Pause UMKC Arena Proposal at 51st and Brookside

By | December 12, 2023

By Kevin Collison UMKC’s proposal for a 5,000-seat arena at a campus site by the south terminus of the Main Street streetcar extension has been paused until spring because of higher than anticipated costs. Officials said responses came in higher than expected based on the specifications in a request for proposals (RFP) issued last spring…

Tap List | Rizoma Liquid Creations Launching Pilot Beers

By | December 12, 2023

Rizoma Liquid Creations, Kansas City’s first Hispanic-owned brewery, is rolling out pilot batches of beer at PH Coffee this month.