Prospects ‘Bleak’ for Converting Old Buck O’Neil Bridge to Park
The prospect of converting the old Buck O’Neil Bridge to a linear park is “bleak,” according to a study that found it would cost twice the original estimate.
Study Finds Many ‘Maternity Deserts’ in Kansas and Missouri
A new March of Dimes study concludes that both Kansas and Missouri are below the national average when it comes to the presence of “maternity deserts.”
A Dream Come True: Candance Wesson Helps Women Succeed After Prison
Changemaker Candance Wesson is the founder of The HelpKC, which helps women succeed after prison.
South Loop Link Backers Seek $60M ‘Mega-Grant’ From Feds
By Kevin Collison Backers of the plan to deck the South Loop freeway with a four-block park are making a big ask from Washington, seeking a “mega-grant” that would greatly assure construction of the project. “We have applied for a $60 million mega-grant from the feds that’s part of the federal infrastructure program, Rebuilding America,”…
Nick’s Picks | Election Day 2022, Lunar Eclipse and Veterans Day
The news week ahead in Kansas City is topped by Election Day, a lunar eclipse, Veterans Day and the return of Thundergong!
Catholic Diocese Serves Controversy with Plan to Move Homeless Breakfast Program
By Kevin Collison A storm is brewing over the Catholic Diocese’s desire to relocate its breakfast ministry for the homeless to its Chancery building in the heart of the Library District, a downtown area with hundreds of apartments and many small businesses. A spokesperson for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph said the move…
Art House | ‘Body Paragraphs’ Ponders Teen Struggle for Self-Esteem
Here’s a bit of advice. Keep an eye on emerging writer/director Erika Lobati, whose latest short film is a compelling and comedic mediation on body image.
New Edition of a Classic Story: Made in KC Founders Lead Group Buying Rainy Day Books
The longtime owners of Rainy Day Books have sold the popular business to a group determined to uphold the customer experience and grow the business.
Developer Pursuing 180-Unit Apartment Project in East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison The city is in preliminary negotiations with a developer who wants to build a 180-unit apartment project on public property in the East Crossroads that would include 36 affordable apartments. Grayson Capital is pursuing the project at 1531 Holmes. The site is currently occupied by a city-owned building. The firm was selected…
Weekend Possibilities | KC Local Holiday Market, Pumpkin Smash and Apocalypse Meow
Smash your pumpkins and go ice skating. It’s the first weekend of November.
Driving While High: Difficult to Measure, Harder to Enforce
Kayla Whitney’s death illustrates the scientific shortcomings in understanding and measuring how cannabis affects the body when it comes to driving while high.
Nashville-Based ‘The Escape Game’ Plans Spring Opening at Plaza
By Kevin Collison The Escape Game, a Nashville chain specializing in “story-driven missions,” is planning to open a franchise in the Country Club Plaza this spring, the latest immersive-style entertainment venue to liven up the venerable retail district. The new venture is planned for space at 320 Ward Parkway currently occupied by the Ricca Sposa…
Credit Laws Could Slow Missouri’s Potential Marijuana Industry Boom
Unless prospective cannabis entrepreneurs have cash in hand, they could struggle to find financing to open new businesses if Missouri voters approve recreational marijuana.
Port KC Sticks with Familiar Firm to Continue South Loop Link Planning
By Kevin Collison Port KC is sticking with a familiar firm to continue planning the proposed South Loop Link, choosing HNTB to conduct the environmental and preliminary engineering work for the $160 million endeavor. Kansas City-based HNTB has been actively engaged with the concept of decking the I-670 freeway with a four-block park for more…
Tap List | City Barrel Partners With Nelson-Atkins On New Brew
City Barrel has partnered with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to create Creative Juice.