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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | ‘Life-Threatening’ Heat, Royals Stadium News

This week’s news in Kansas City will be defined by “life-threatening” heat and an update on stadium plans for the Kansas City Royals.

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Historic Troost Safeway Slated to be Renovated for Small Businesses

By Kevin Collison A decrepit building on Troost that was one of the first modern Safeway supermarkets built in the 1940s would be renovated into space for small businesses under a plan being pursued by veteran urban developer Butch Rigby. Rigby, who’s experience includes renovating several buildings along East 63rd Street between Oak and Troost,…

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An orange and red building facade shows a big red movie theatre sign that reads "Plaza" on the marquee are movies playing at the theatre and a note reading "oldest cinema"

Rural Rebirth: ‘The Hometown Feel’ in Ottawa 

Ottawa is a Kansas river town that honors its rich history along with epic bike trails and a diverse array of downtown businesses.

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Weinberger Closing Gallery After Dozen Years As Crossroads Arts Fixture

By Kevin Collison The Weinberger Fine Art gallery is closing at the end of this month, ending more than a dozen years of proprietor Kim Weinberger being an important fixture in the Crossroads art gallery scene. Weinberger plans to continue representing her artists online, but said dwindling sales at the gallery at 114 Southwest Blvd….

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City Hall and the Jackson County Courthouse at the center of the downtown Kansas City skyline.

KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax

Kansas City’s auditor has examined the Central City Economic Development sales tax, and made recommendations aimed at improving oversight of the funds.

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