Q&A: KU Professor Randal Jelks on the New Book, ‘Letters to Martin’
In the form of letters to Martin Luther King Jr., author Randal Jelks said he wants to give readers hope.
Can YOU Really Impact Climate Change?
Eliminating food waste, ditching your timed coffeemaker and turning down your thermostat are a few helpful habits that can make a difference in the fight against climate change.
More Apartments Coming to West Bottoms
By Kevin Collison Construction on the $29 million second phase of the West Bottoms Flats development is expected to begin this spring and its Cleveland developer already is contemplating a third installment. MCM Company intends to complete the renovation of the Abernathy Furniture Co. building, at 1525 W. Ninth St. adding about 100 apartments to…
‘A Splash of Art and a Little Traffic Calming’
Public art meets public safety as part of Kansas City’s Asphalt Art Initiative.
World Class Bikes Expanding in West Bottoms
By Kevin Collison Jay Luschen, the owner of World Class Bikes in the West Bottoms, has a global approach to how he rolls whether you’re a hardcore mountain biker, recreational rider or just down on your luck and desperately need a bicycle to get around. “I want to service the whole community,” he said. “I’ll…
Weekend Possibilities | MADE MOBB X Chiefs Pop-Up, KC Restaurant Week, Lightsaber Combat
Feast on specialty KC Restaurant Week menus, assemble the world’s best trivia team, or skip the game altogether and check out “Wicked”.
KC Restaurant Week 2022: ‘Keep Living Our Lives’
Twenty-three of the nearly 200 restaurants in KC Restaurant Week 2022 are first-time participants. Proceeds from this year’s event benefit Guadalupe Centers.
‘Dine Your Way’ KC Restaurant Week Starts Friday
For the second consecutive year, Kansas City Restaurant Week is opening this Friday in the shadow of the Covid pandemic and supporters say it’s just as vital now for people to support the local dining scene. “We’re encouraging people to ‘dine your way,’” said Jenny Wilson, director of partnerships and events for Visit KC. “If…
Kansas City PBS Names Kalie Hudson Chief Content Officer
Kansas City PBS has announced that Kalie Hudson has been named chief content officer, effective Jan. 12.
Dilemma for the Houseless: ‘Where Do I Keep My Stuff?’
Storage space, somewhere to securely keep personal belongings, has long been an issue for houseless people. A new program in Kansas City hopes to address that problem.
Proposed City Market Apartment Tower Hailed as Future Development Model
By Kevin Collison A 13-story, 300-unit apartment development planned for just west of the City Market was endorsed by a Port KC committee Monday after being hailed by the city manager as a model for future downtown development. The $75 million project proposed for what’s now a city-owned parking lot would occupy a one-acre…
Tap List | Another KC Brewery Receives National Recognition
Craft Beer and Brewing Magazine recently recognized Alma Mader Brewery as one of the nation’s breakout breweries.
Proposed City Market Apartment Tower Hailed as Future Development Model
A 13-story, 300-unit apartment development planned for just west of the City Market was endorsed by a Port KC committee Monday after being hailed by the city manager as a model for future downtown development.
curiousKC | Your Questions On Homelessness Are Up For A Vote
What questions about homelessness should our journalists report on next? You decide.
A Glut of Cash and Issues from Tax Cuts to Medical Marijuana Await Kansas Lawmakers
Kansas Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly wants to use billions in surplus cash to cut taxes. But Republican leaders appear reluctant to go along in an election year.