The Seventh Church of Christ, Scientists, would be demolished to make way for the Cocina47 project.

City Plan Commission Rejects Controversial Cocina47 Plan on the Country Club Plaza

The City Plan Commission rejected the Cocina47 project Tuesday, saying the height of the nine-story proposal was an insult to the years of planning and community meetings that created policies to guide development at the Country Club Plaza.

Pride flags.

Tap List | KC Breweries Embrace Pride Month

Plenty of breweries around Kansas City taking part in Pride month celebrations.

Rockhurst Opens $23M Home for Nursing School on Troost Campus

Rockhurst University has renovated and updated the oldest building on its Troost Avenue campus at a cost of $23 million to become the new home of its nursing program. Sedgwick Hall, a limestone edifice that opened in 1914 as the first building on the campus, reopened last week as the new home of the Saint…

Solar panels

Johnson County Commission Amends Regulations Guiding Solar Farm Developments

The Johnson County Commission voted Monday to adopt solar farm regulations that include a maximum size of 2,000 acres and a 2-mile setback from city boundaries.

A vintage advertisement of infant formula shows a smiling nurse holding a baby over a bassinet. The infant formula shortage happening now has raised concerns of pre-existing disparities for mothers of color and low-income families. This story explains the history of how that happened.

The Tainted History of Infant Care, Parent Empowerment and Education

Before the ongoing formula shortage, feeding one’s baby was rife with confusing advice. Here’s what history shows.

An old photograph of Kansas City's Film Row.

curiousKC | Kansas City’s Crossroads has a Historic Tie to Hollywood

Long before First Fridays became a thing, the modern-day Crossroads Arts District served as home to Kansas City’s own Film Row.

New Troost Store Promises Deep Discounts on Amazon Returns

By Kevin Collison A store that specializes in selling returned items from Amazon and other large retailers is opening soon at 3230 Troost, bringing bargain shopping opportunities to the area. “I see that area doesn’t have any discount stores there,” said owner Shawn Chen. “We will have 60,000 items on our tables that people can…

The Rev. Jay McKell and Ashley All, of Kansans for Constitutional Freedom.

Constitutional Freedom Group Opposing Abortion Amendment on Aug. 2 Ballot in Kansas

Kansans for Constitutional Freedom opposes stripping from the Kansas Constitution the right to abortion. Voters will decide on a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that is on the Aug. 2 primary ballot.

Steamboat Arabia Skipper Talks About Shoving Off to St. Charles

By Kevin Collison David Hawley, the owner of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, says St. Charles officials are wondering why Kansas City is allowing them to lure his top tourism draw away. “St. Charles is looking at this and saying ‘what’s wrong with Kansas City?’” he said. “Why are they turning up their noses at this?”…

A depiction of the Arabia sinking in 1856.

Steamboat Arabia Owner Talks About Shoving Off to St. Charles

David Hawley, the owner of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, says St. Charles officials are wondering why Kansas City is allowing them to lure his top tourism draw away.

Lisa Molitor, owner of St. Louis florist Belli Fiori.

Wedding Businesses see Boost as Couples Go to the Chapel in Droves

There will be about 2.5 million weddings across the country this year, the most since 1984, according to trade group The Wedding Report.

Shuffleboard Sliding into West Bottoms Flats Next Spring

By Kevin Collison The historic Abernathy building in the West Bottoms has witnessed many activities in its 140-year history including making furniture and caskets, and in recent years, selling baskets wholesale. A year from now, a decidedly different and more fun activity should be sliding into the main floor of the building at 1525 W….

Free hugs at Juneteenth

Weekend Possibilities | Tacos & Tequila Fest, Juneteenth Parade, U.S. Soccer at Children’s Mercy Park

This weekend features live music left and right — from Chingy to HAIM with plenty of options in between.

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Life and Death: KCPD Struggles to Answer 911 Calls

Nearly one in four 911 call-taker jobs are unfilled in the Kansas City Police Department, which is struggling to keep up with incoming emergency calls for service.

KC Current Releases New Renderings of Riverfront Soccer Stadium

Kansas City Current officials released new renderings Tuesday of their planned women’s professional soccer stadium on the riverfront to go along with its new size and new price tag. The cost of the stadium planned for the east side of Berkeley Riverfront Park near the Kit Bond Bridge has increased from its original estimate last…