Steamboat Arabia Museum Scuttles St. Charles Deal, Still Seeks New Port
By Kevin Collison A plan to ship the Steamboat Arabia Museum downriver to St. Charles has run aground, scuttled by a change in course by officials there, according to David Hawley, the owner of the popular City Market attraction. Hawley had signed a letter of intent with St. Charles officials in May. It gave the…
Steamboat Arabia Museum Scuttles St. Charles Deal, Still Seeks New Port
A plan to ship the Steamboat Arabia Museum downriver to St. Charles has run aground, scuttled by a change in course by officials there.
Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 30-26
Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
The Parisian Café Life Comes to Westport and Main
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published on June 13, 2022) By Kevin Collison A Parisian-style cocktail and dessert café has arrived at the corner of Westport and Main, the latest creation by Heather White of Tailleur. Like Tailleur, which was inspired by a visit to a famed New York brasserie, White’s latest concept, Cheval,…
Parents, Kids and Doctors ‘Exhausted’ by Trio of Respiratory Illnesses Hitting KC
The steep rise in child illnesses is an ‘unimaginable amount of work and stress,’ one Kansas City parent says. Pediatricians feel the same.
Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 35-31
Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
Team Behind Rehabs of Old Westport Schools Propose Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison The development team behind the renovations of the historic Westport Middle and High Schools is proposing a 100-unit apartment project on the grounds of the former middle school. Sustainable Development Partners (SDP) has filed plan with the city for what’s called “Village at Westport Commons.” It calls for building, two, parallel three-story…
Hearing-Impaired Nonprofit Founder Aims to Remove Blinders from Corporate America
Snubs experienced by people with disabilities inspired Jim Atwater to establish Aptly, which provides employment assistance for underserved people.
Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 40-36
Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 45-41
Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2022: 50-46
Flatland is presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2022 in chronological order between Dec. 24 and Jan. 2.
Once Endangered, Bald Eagles Flock to Missouri in December
Record numbers of bald eagles are flocking to Missouri, putting on a show at places like Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge.
Columbus Park Ponders Future for Empty Six-Acres
By Kevin Collison Columbus Park, a downtown neighborhood that’s experienced its share of urban challenges, has a six-acre opportunity for redevelopment, but right now, nobody is quite sure what to do with it. “The fact is, we don’t know what we want because we don’t know what we’re able to do,” said Kate Barsotti, president…
Weekend Possibilities | Radkey, Chiefs and Christmas Day at the Movies
Take a break from family time for a rock show at recordBar, Christmas in the Park or Saturday’s matchup at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jesus ‘Gets Us,’ We’re Told, As We Struggle to Get Him
An Overland Park group is backing the nationwide “He Gets Us” campaign to promote Jesus.