News & Issues
Grand Theft ‘Not-O’
First, the stomach sinks. Then, the dread sets in. Sure enough, thieves have made off with your car. Most victims would report the theft to the police and hope for the best. But that’s not the way Danielle Reno rolls. When the Mission, Kansas, woman’s car was stolen from a QuikTrip near North Oak Trafficway…
‘Kate’ Joins Delaware Street Revival
By Kevin Collison The Delaware Street retail renaissance in the River Market is greeting a fresh face, a stylish women’s boutique called “Kate.” Abby Flores, the owner of COCO and Lady Bye in Brookside, is combining the best of both “sister” stores in a boutique named after a strong woman she admires, actress Katharine Hepburn….
Learn About The Kansas Monkey That Helped Pave The Way To Space
Fifty years ago today, Apollo 11 blasted off from Cape Kennedy in Florida en route to the historic moon landing. It would not be much of a stretch to say the three astronauts on board owed their good fortune, in part, to a furry mammal that hailed from a town only about 160 miles southwest…
Holding a Balance of Unity Within Diversity
Jo Shryrock likes living in Tonganoxie, Kansas. It’s a small town, with a population of little more than 5,000. The people are friendly, and it’s a great place to raise children. But she wishes there were more diversity, particularly religious diversity, in her town. She looks at Kansas City, Missouri, and sees how the varied…
Charlotte Street Foundation Finds Permanent Home Near Downtown
The Charlotte Street Foundation has found a permanent home at last and plans to renovate a building at 3333 Wyoming St. into a center for its extensive arts programs thanks in part to a $10 million capital drive. The new headquarters will include a gallery space; black box theatre; studio space for more than 30…