Seeking Help for Children Traumatized Mass Shooting in Kansas City? Experts Stress Routines

By | February 16, 2024

Experts say returning to routine activities is important for children traumatized by the mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade.

Flatland Now Official Home for CityScene KC Archive 

By | February 16, 2024

Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, Flatland, is now the official home of CityScene KC’s archival content. Visit flatlandkc.local/cityscenekc.

Passing the Baton | Carl Boyd on ‘Generation Rap’

By | February 16, 2024

Urban educator Carl Boyd has spent most of his life connecting with young people, most notably through the long-running radio program “Generation Rap.”

Housing Along the KC Streetcar Line

By | February 15, 2024

The KC Streetcar expansion from Union Station to the Country Club Plaza will be running through midtown as early as 2025. But as ridership increases along this route, so may the cost of living for many the area, including affordable housing options. On this episode of Flatland in Focus, we explore the cost of the…

After Kansas City Mass Shooting, Missouri Democrats Demand Stricter Gun Laws

By | February 15, 2024

The mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl victory parade has prompted renewed calls for stricter gun laws in Missouri.

Weekend Possibilities | KC Brew Fest, Nina Simone, Oscar Nominees 

By | February 15, 2024

Live music, a Mardi Gras bash and last-minute Valentine’s Day date plans are all on the table this weekend in Kansas City.   Friday, Feb. 16  6 – 9 p.m. Craft beer and live jazz will get the weekend going at Vine Street Brewing Co., 2010 Vine St. Grab a table at the 18th & Vine-adjacent…

Midtown Kansas City Reconnects with Streetcar Roots   

By | February 15, 2024

The KC Streetcar extension promises to change Midtown Kansas City. While advocates cheer new housing and businesses, others fret about being priced out.

What’s the Deal with Grass-Fed Food? 

By | February 14, 2024

Grass-fed evokes livestock on an open pasture and a farmer who is improving the sustainability of their land.  But is that what’s behind most of the labeling?

Kansas City Royals Downtown Ballpark Targets Crossroads

By | February 13, 2024

The Kansas City Royals announced plans to build a downtown ballpark within walking distance of the Power & Light District, T-Mobile Center and the Crossroads.

Push for Restrictions on Intoxicating Hemp Products Spurs Clash Over Who Should Regulate

By | February 13, 2024

Missouri lawmakers are grappling with how to regulate hemp-derived intoxicating products such as delta-8, and who should regulate them.

How KC’s Walt Disney Learned the Hard Way About Copyright

By | February 13, 2024

Walt Disney creation Steamboat Willie has entered the public domain after 95 years of copyright protection. Now, the race is on to cash in on Willie.

Nick’s Picks | Let’s Have a Chiefs Super Bowl Parade

By | February 12, 2024

The Kansas Chiefs have won the Super Bowl for the third time in five years. Expect the city to shut down on Wednesday for a parade.

With a Casino on Their Phones, More Kansas City Gamblers Risk Addiction

By | February 9, 2024

Addiction experts warn that sports betting apps pose a particularly addictive temptation for problem gamblers, particularly around the Super Bowl.

Passing the Baton | Pastor Cassandra Wainright’s Life of Service

By | February 9, 2024

Pastor Cassandra Wainright became the first female president of the Concerned Clergy Coalition of Kansas City. Watch her story on “Passing the Baton.”

Weekend Possibilities | Chiefs Super Bowl Watch Parties, Dolly, Nate Bargatze 

By | February 8, 2024

While nearly every television in the area will be tuned in to Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday evening, we’ve picked out a few sweet Chiefs watch party options. In the meantime, here are some options to fill the time until kick-off.  Leading up to Sunday, there’s comedy, a Dolly Parton pop-up and LEGOS at Union…