Regulators have given final approval to the owners of the Grain Belt Express transmission line to drop off thousands of megawatts of clean energy in Missouri.
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published June 15) By Kevin Collison Developer Chris Sally has swooped in to save a long-neglected, historic building in the heart of downtown that had been slated to be demolished this week. The big question now is, what is he going to do with it? “We called the owner…
Cesar Velez is a dreamer in the DACA program. He dreams of creating art with “no restrictions.” His story is part of “We Are Latinos II” on Kansas City PBS.
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published May 22) By Kevin Collison The West Bottoms redevelopment surge continued last week with tax incentives approved for the renovation of two historic buildings, one a 77-unit apartment project, the other a small office plan. The MCM Company of Cleveland continued onto the next phase of its West…
Make room for fall festivals, fiestas and frights scheduled for this fine October weekend – along with a variety of live music options. Friday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. LEGOLAND Discovery Center’s, 2475 Grand Blvd., Brick or Treat Monster Party is a not-so-scary option this spooky season. Kids can build a pumpkin from…
Farmer to farmer connections are vital for young producers seeking a future in agriculture. LandLink programs and farming networks help.
Results from the first year of the KC 360 program are showing progress in reducing violent crime in Kansas City’s historic Santa Fe neighborhood.
This week’s Tap List features the last call for Oktoberfest before moving on to the Halloween beer season.
(Editor’s note: This article was published originally May 25) By Kevin Collison The Cocina47 restaurant project at the Plaza had a big day Wednesday, winning support from City Hall and Port KC, and converting a former staunch critic into an ally and indirect partner. The plan for a three-story building at 47th and Pennsylvania at…
Experts are questioning a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that would cap annual increases in property taxes.
Dulcinea Herrera, co-founder of Café Corazón, also creates abstract art, still life paintings, digital designs and websites.
(Editor’s note: This article was published originally May 30) By Kevin Collison For those who recall the “fern bar” trend of the Seventies and Eighties with their brass, backgammon and greenery, the new iteration that Bryan Arri is opening this Fall in the Crossroads will be both similar and very different. Whereas the original fern…
This week’s news includes a federal holiday, a debate over who should be Speaker of the House and a war in Israel.
By Kevin Collison Perhaps the biggest controversy so far about news the Country Club Plaza may be bought by the Dallas owner of Highland Park Village is bragging rights, as is often the case when it comes to Texas. Both claim to be the nation’s first shopping center, more about that later. As for the…
News that the owners of Highland Park Village in Dallas may buy the Country Club Plaza garnered generally positive reactions from Kansas City residents.