Weekend Possibilities | March Madness, Cannabis and Cats
Sports fans can watch March Madness basketball this weekend at T-Mobile Center. Other options include a cannabis expo, a cat show and a film fest.
Parking Prevails Over More Affordable Housing at City Market
A City Council committee has approved a plan for the City Harvest apartment tower that restores public parking that would have been lost. near the City Market.
Kansas Town Celebrates Heritage With Rocking Chair Marathon
The small Kansas town of Cuba celebrates its Czech heritage with an odd tradition – an annual rocking chair marathon.
City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event
By Kevin Collison They were topping off the $140 million Three Light project Tuesday, but big downtown investments are far from over, according to City Manager Brian Platt. In a wide-ranging interview following the ceremony for the 26-story apartment project scheduled to open in September, Platt outlined several initiatives that could result in hundreds of…
City Manager Outlines Big Downtown Agenda at Three Light Event
City Manager Brian Platt foresees a number of big projects in downtown Kansas City.
Latino Community Rallies for Representation at City Hall
Kansas City’s Latino community hasn’t been represented on the City Council since the 1990s. That could change this year.
Café Cà Phê Stirs Vietnamese Flavor into KC Coffee Scene
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published Aug. 16, 2022) By Kevin Collison A Southern California actor marooned in Kansas City after Covid cancelled her Miss Saigon Broadway tour has taken on a new role, creating a coffee shop in Columbus Park that celebrates Asian-American culture. “I always had an idea of opening a coffee…
Tap List | ExBEERiment to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary in Gardner
ExBEERiment will be celebrating its second anniversary in Gardner over five days in early April.
Missouri House Approves Sports Wagering Bill
The Missouri House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved a bill to legalize sports wagering in the state.
Students, Advocates and Counselors Battle Legislation Targeting LGBTQ Rights in Classrooms
New bills complicate existing protections for school employees and LGBTQ students. Here is what folks are doing to respond.
Late Summer Opening Anticipated for Strang Food Hall at Plaza
By Kevin Collison The new Strang Chef Collective food hall planned for the Cascade Hotel being just north of the Country Club Plaza is considered by its operator a “bullish” vote of confidence in the venerable shopping district. “We’ve always targeted the Plaza as an opportunity to bring our chef-driven concept,” said Shawn Craft, CEO…
Nick’s Picks | March Madness Comes to KC
March Madness swings through Kansas City this week for Sweet 16 and Elite Eight men’s basketball tournament games at T- Mobile Center.
Latin Grammy-Nominated Artist Hosting Event for Women’s History Month: ‘You’re Not Alone’
Grammy-nominated artist, Mireya Ramos, launched an inaugural Women’s History month event, “Ladies Rock.” It’s interactive and meant to empower women to create.
An Affordable, Nurturing Haven for Artists in West Bottoms
Holsum Gallery has joined the ranks of art studios that have sprouted in the West Bottoms, offering a creative home for 45 artists.
KC Southern Buying Property for Likely Headquarters Expansion
By Kevin Collison Kansas City Southern is partnering with Americo to redevelop city-owned property at 12th and Broadway for what likely will be a mixed-use project that includes an expanded headquarters for the firm which is being acquired by Canadian Pacific. City Manager Brian Platt has submitted a development agreement to the City Council in…