News & Issues
Marijuana Supporters Spar Over Details Ahead of Missouri Legalization Vote
Recreational marijuana is on the November ballot in Missouri. But division among proponents could threaten passage.
How the Plaza Starbucks Closure Went Down, As Told by Workers
It was a typical Monday for Starbucks workers on the Country Club Plaza. Until it wasn’t. Here’s the workers’ story of how the store’s closure meeting happened, from inside the room.
Imagine KC Strategic Plan Seeks More ‘Equitable Downtown’
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published Jan. 26) By Kevin Collison A strategic plan that encompasses neighborhoods more than a mile from the skyscrapers of its central business district and envisions downtown as an economic catalyst for that larger area was rolled out Tuesday by the Downtown Council. The new Imagine Downtown KC 2030…
‘People Are Paying Attention’: What the Kansas Abortion Vote Could Mean for Missouri
The recent vote in Kansas to protect access to abortion may inspire similar efforts in Missouri via a ballot initiative.
Nighthawk Lands at Hotel Kansas City
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published Nov. 18, 2021) By Kevin Collison The new Hotel Kansas City, which has picked up great reviews for its design and support for local artists, is serving up more style by opening a music-focused cellar bar called Nighthawk later this month. The space originally had been penciled for…