News & Issues
Missouri Ballot Initiative
What’s the best way to participate in our democracy? The Flatland team explores one of the unique ways Missouri citizens are able to make direct changes to the state constitution known as the ballot initiative. We take a look at the pros and cons of the process that’s intended to get the public’s concerns on…
Manila Bay Sails Into Former Pirate’s Bone Crossroads Space
By Kevin Collison Manila Bay Express, a Filipino restaurant, is opening in the Crossroads space previously occupied by Pirate’s Bone, replacing its former tenant’s all veggie menu with such delicacies as pata, crunchy pork skin enclosing tender meat. Co-owner Brandon Boyd said this will be the second Manila Bay in the metro, the other is…
Just Outside Kansas City, a Giant Solar Farm Project is Pitting Neighbor Against Neighbor
Johnson and Douglas County approved regulations allowing the construction of what would be the largest utility-scale solar farm in Kansas. But while residents say they support green energy, there’s a vocal contingent pushing back against building 2,000 acres of panels so close to their communities.
Delays Grow City Harvest Apartment Tower Cost to $95.6M
By Kevin Collison A 13-story apartment project planned next to the City Market has become significantly more expensive because of inflation after several months of delays caused in part by a hassle with the FAA over its proposed height. The new cost estimate for what’s called City Harvest is $95.6 million, 27.5 percent more than…
Kansas Artist Stan Herd Returns to Brazil to Fulfill Grand Vision
Kansas artist Stan Herd is taking part in a massive project that is attempting to create the world’s largest food garden.