Almost $20M Allocated for Rural Kansas Housing
Almost $20 million in state and federal funds has been allocated to help develop hundreds of moderate-income housing units in rural Kansas.
Shop Local KC Opens Third Location at Crown Center Shops
Shop Local KC has opened its third outlet at Crown Center, bringing the shopping center’s occupancy to 95 percent at time many other similar malls are struggling to attract retailers. The shop specializes in locally-made products by more than 50 artists and makers, creating unique Kansas City-themed gifts that may find a strong market with…
Kansas City Public Library Grapples with Digital Publishing
The Kansas City Public Library is grappling with the financial impact of adapting to the world of digital publishing.
Two South Loop Link Concepts Presented, Each Close Street
By Kevin Collison Two alternative concepts for the proposed four-block park above the South Loop freeway, one calling for the closure of Baltimore Avenue, the other Walnut Street, were presented at a public meeting Tuesday. The proposed South Loop Link would cover the freeway from Wyandotte to Grand, and designers with OJB Architecture said a…
Tap List | Missouri Ranks in Top 5 States For Beer Lovers
A new study concludes that Missouri is one of the top five beer states in the country.
Kansas Citians Share Hopes for South Loop Link
More than 1,650 people have shared their wishes for the proposed $200 million South Loop Link over the freeway in downtown Kansas City.
California Life Science Software Firm Opening Downtown Hub
Veeva, a San Francisco-based firm that develops cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry, is opening an engineering hub downtown this Fall in the lightwell office tower. The firm is leasing 10,000 square-feet for what is described as its second “purpose-built Work Anywhere office space.” The other location is Boston. The engineering hub will serve…
Sports Wagering Bill Remains Mired in Missouri Senate Split Over Gambling Expansion
The odds that the Missouri General Assembly will pass sports gambling legislation during this year’s session area dwindling.
Nick’s Picks | NFL Draft Prep Disruptions Begin
The NFL Draft is still more than two weeks away, but prep work on the huge event will start causing traffic headaches this week.
Lux Living Briefs Neighborhood on 14th & Wyandotte Hotel, Apartment Plan
By Kevin Collison Lux Living provided fresh details of its planned hotel and apartment project at 14th and Wyandotte along with updated renderings at a briefing to the Downtown Neighborhood Association Thursday. The project calls for a 10-story, 200-room boutique hotel to be built on a vacant, rubble-strewn lot at 1319 Wyandotte and a 20-story…
‘Canceled, Censored, Banned’ Sparks Questions About Government, Books and Public Libraries
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s proposed rule addressing material at public libraries has sparked questions about book restrictions. Here are answers.
With the Ogallala Aquifer Drying Up, Kansas Ponders Limits to Irrigation
Water levels in the Ogallala Aquifer continue to plummet. But after decades of inaction, Kansas’ approach to water conservation might be shifting.
Torn Label Brewing Adds Spice to its Suds with Tacos Valentina
By Kevin Collison Next time you’re at Torn Label Brewing in the East Crossroads, you can pair your Alpha Pale Ale with a taco or quesadilla prepared by Tacos Valentina. The microbrewery at 1708 Campbell became a new home to what had been a rambling, pop-up eatery about two weeks ago. Rafi Chaudry, owner of…
Weekend Possibilities | Worlds of Fun, Future and Easter
Warmer weather will be welcomed by folks looking to get out and about this Easter weekend. Egg hunts, live music, arts, crafts and roller coasters are on the agenda. Friday, April 7 7 p.m. Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer and songwriter Future is performing at T-Mobile Center, 1407 Grand Blvd., Friday night. The Future & Friends…
KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On
A Kansas City-based author of children’s books recently learned his work was on a list of the most banned picture books. Here’s how he responded.