J. Rieger & Co.'s 2022 holiday edition whiskey.

Tap List | J. Rieger & Co. Releases Holiday Whiskey 

J. Rieger & Co. has announced its 2022 Holiday Edition Kansas City whiskey.

A "Payday Loans" sign

Kansas Coalition Pushing Payday Loan Reform

A coalition in Kansas has come together to push reform of the payday loan industry.

Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Thanksgiving Week Stuffed with News and Fun

Nick Haines provides the outlook for a busy Thanksgiving week ahead in Kansas City.

Nationally-Renowned Ballpark Author Says Timing Right to Bring Royals Downtown

(Editor’s note: This article originally was published Jan. 31, 2020) By Kevin Collison Kansas City was “lucky” 15 years ago not to build a downtown ballpark when the Royals lease was last up, but that’s all changed now, according to Paul Goldberger, author of the new book “Ballpark: Baseball in the American City.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning…

Changemaker Frank Douglas

Faith Leader Turns Grief Into Services for Suffering Families

Changemaker Bishop Frank Douglas Jr. lost his son – Cameron – when he was shot and killed at the age of 23. In response, he formed a nonprofit to support families who have lost loved ones to violence.

Plan Calls for Historic River Market Building to be Restored for Gym

By Kevin Collison A derelict historic building in the River Market at 407 Grand is slated to be restored to its original appearance as the new home of TheGymKC. TheGymKC, which has operated in the River Market at 200 Wyandotte, needs to relocate to make way for a redevelopment plan, according to the project application…

A man with a gun in a scene from "The Pulpit: Prelude.".

Art House | Panic in ‘The Pulpit’

“The Pulpit: Prelude” is a short film that tracks growing tensions surrounding a progressive pastor in a small rural community.

Belgium's Divock Origi, left, fights for the ball with United States' Matt Besler (5) during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the USA at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil, Tuesday, July 1, 2014.

Q&A With Matt Besler: World Cup Preview, Remembering Ronaldo and Looking Ahead to 2026 in KC

Flatland reached out to Matt Besler for a World Cup preview, a trip down memory lane and thoughts on Kansas City’s bid to host games in 2026.

Woman with blue hair and colorful shirt sitting

Equity and HIV Treatment

In collaboration with filmmaker Sandy Woodson’s documentary AIDS in KC, Flatland takes a look at the healthcare inequities that continue to impact those living with HIV in our community.

A child takes in the Winter Magic Light display

Weekend Possibilities | World Cup Watch Party, Nighthawk and Early Winter Magic

The beautiful game interrupts regularly scheduled American football programming starting Sunday.

Anjie Keyes’ life changed when she was diagnosed with HIV.

In Their Own Words: How HIV and AIDS Changed the Lives of 3 Kansas Citians

Three people living with HIV in Kansas City share what life is like and what they’ve experienced.

Group of people stand around KS Governor Laura Kelly at her desk. Kelly holds a document proclaiming rural national health day in Kansas.

National Rural Health Day Highlights Growing Needs in Kansas 

The Kansas Rural Health Association is gathering on Thursday to discuss the challenges facing rural health care.

Royals Pitch $2 Billion Downtown Ballpark Development, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’

By Kevin Collison Royals owner John Sherman officially announced what’s long been expected Tuesday–he intends to relocate his ball club to downtown as part of what he described as a $2 billion redevelopment plan. “A new home would be a far better investment, both for local taxpayer dollars already supporting our facility, and for the Kansas…

A rendering of a potential downtown Royals ballpark.

Royals Envision $2B Downtown Ballpark District, ‘Largest Public-Private Investment in KC History’

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman has plans to move the team downtown as part of a $2 billion redevelopment plan.

Women’s Recovery Program Plans Affordable Housing Near Troost

A program that provides affordable housing to women recovering from substance abuse and their children intends to build a 37-unit development at 28th and Tracy. Amethyst Place, which currently operates a similar-size development and 27th and Troost, is planning the $15.4 million project that’s expected to begin construction this spring and be completed by late…