News & Issues
Nick’s Picks | Bitter Cold and Bitter Politics in the Forecast
An otherwise festive holiday week features bitter cold weather and the prospect of a chilling final report from the January 6 Committee.
City Agrees on Framework of $400M West Bottoms Redevelopment Plan
By Kevin Collison Plans for an estimated $400 million, phased redevelopment plan in the West Bottoms that would ultimately add 1,250 apartments has taken another step forward with the approval of a predevelopment agreement by the City Council. The agreement calls for a partnership where the city rebuilds the crumbling streets, sidewalks, sewers and other…
City Agrees on Framework of $400M West Bottoms Redevelopment Plan
The City Council has approved plans for an estimated $400 million redevelopment plan in the West Bottoms that would ultimately add 1,250 apartments.
Oracle Pulls Former Cerner Health Conference from KC, Big Convention Loss
By Kevin Collison Oracle is moving the former Cerner Health Conference from Kansas City to Las Vegas next year, a more than $18 million blow to the local convention and hotel industry. In an internal notice to employees obtained by CityScene KC, Oracle said the event would be held at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas…
Flatland on Kansas City PBS: A Year in Review
Flatland’s Emmy-winning reporting team looks back on some of the biggest issues over the past year, and how they may unfold in 2023.