News & Issues
Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar Coming to East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison A new sushi place is in the works for the East Crossroads, this one specializing in hand rolls, a newer trend for serving the popular cuisine. Nam Phan and his partners plan to open Kata Nori Hand Roll Bar in the former Ron Rico space at 404 E. 18th St. this June,…
Push for Expanded Missouri Gambling Puts Casinos, Video Operators in Opposing Camps
Approving video lottery would produce more than 10 times the new state revenue of sports wagering and drive cash-prize video games of debated legality out of Missouri, a newly updated report contends.
Final Push to Fund $13M Rebuild of Reconciliation Services on Troost
Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by Startland News, an online news source helping readers discover a new Kansas City shaped by entrepreneurs, startups, creatives, makers and risk-takers. Click here to read the latest stories from Startland News. Austin Barnes | Startland News Decades of dreaming are coming to an end, said Father…
Nick’s Picks | State of the Union, Mask Mandates, Ukraine Top the Week
Nick’s Picks include the State of the Union, the end of mask mandates, conflict in Ukraine, statehouse drama, sports drama and Mardi Gras.
19th C Water Main Break Causes 21st C Headache
By Kevin Collison Flooding caused by a burst, 127 year-old water main near 10th and Walnut has forced the Spokes Café|Cyclery to close temporarily and prompted Commerce Bank to protect a side entrance with sand bags. “It’s pretty bad,” Spokes owner Dan Walsh said. “It blew the outlet covers off the wall and our drywall…