North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark
North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.
Garment District Grooves Concert Series Starts Fifth Season
The Garment District Grooves Series has tuned up for another season, returning at a time its namesake park at Eighth and Broadway is receiving renewed attention. The lunchtime music series is presented the third Wednesday of each month through October by the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department, the Downtown Council, Downtown Neighborhood Association and…
Tap List | Wind Shift Brewing Owners Set to Retire
The owners of Wind Shift Brewing are retiring from one of two breweries in Blue Springs. A new operator is being sought.
Kansas City Considers Becoming a Transgender ‘Safe Haven’ in Defiance of Missouri Laws
The LGBTQ Commission has asked Kansas City to become a sanctuary city for the transgender community. Missouri is about to restrict gender-affirming care.
curiousKC | A Resource Guide for Youth with Developmental Disabilities
Here’s a guide to transition supports and programs for youth with disabilities in the Kansas City area confronting the “high school cliff.”
Afterword Starts New Chapter with Cheffed Up
By Kevin Collison Mia Morrow of Cheffed Up grew up in the world of food with a strong entrepreneurial bent. So when Afterword Tavern & Shelves put out the word last year it was seeking an entrepreneurial chef to team with, she was ready and excited to respond. “We really gelled,” Morrow said. “It’s been…
Nick’s Picks | All You Need to Know About the NFL Draft
The NFL Draft will dominate life in Kansas City this week. Here are all the details around the big event.
Earth Day Update: Midwest Cities Still Have Air Quality Problems
Although dangerous ozone levels have declined, an air quality study by the American Lung Association notes that soot from western wildfires remains a problem.
NFL Draft Showtime at Union Station Brings Civic Pride
By Kevin Collison It’s showtime at Union Station with the upcoming NFL Draft and its top executive George Guastello is ecstatic millions of television viewers from around the nation will see Kansas City’s most beloved landmark. “When you talk to the NFL, they have never done a draft this size in front of a historic…
Youth With Disabilities and the Resource Gap
While funded programs in Missouri exist to guide youth with disabilities entering young adulthood, families still struggle to find what they need because of barriers such as time, income and paperwork. Kansas City parents say programs are hard to find and systems are confusing. In this episode, families and disability experts outline challenges they face…