Weekend Possibilities | Disc Golf Tournament, Crossroads Music Fest and Vanilla Ice at ‘The K’
You weekend possibilities in Kansas City include the Crossroads Music Fest, a disc golf tournament and Vanilla Ice.
Marijuana Supporters Spar Over Details Ahead of Missouri Legalization Vote
Recreational marijuana is on the November ballot in Missouri. But division among proponents could threaten passage.
How the Plaza Starbucks Closure Went Down, As Told by Workers
It was a typical Monday for Starbucks workers on the Country Club Plaza. Until it wasn’t. Here’s the workers’ story of how the store’s closure meeting happened, from inside the room.
Imagine KC Strategic Plan Seeks More ‘Equitable Downtown’
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published Jan. 26) By Kevin Collison A strategic plan that encompasses neighborhoods more than a mile from the skyscrapers of its central business district and envisions downtown as an economic catalyst for that larger area was rolled out Tuesday by the Downtown Council. The new Imagine Downtown KC 2030…
‘People Are Paying Attention’: What the Kansas Abortion Vote Could Mean for Missouri
The recent vote in Kansas to protect access to abortion may inspire similar efforts in Missouri via a ballot initiative.
Tap List | Transport Brewery Preps 4th Annual Oktoberfest
The recent break in the summer heat can only mean one thing: Oktoberfest season is here.
Nighthawk Lands at Hotel Kansas City
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published Nov. 18, 2021) By Kevin Collison The new Hotel Kansas City, which has picked up great reviews for its design and support for local artists, is serving up more style by opening a music-focused cellar bar called Nighthawk later this month. The space originally had been penciled for…
curiousKC: What Did Union Hill Look Like Before Redevelopment?
If ever you were curious, here’s your chance to learn what Union Hill looked like before it was redeveloped beginning in the 1980s.
With Corn Belt Inching North, Farm Diversification Gains Momentum
Climate change is redrawing the agricultural map of the United States. As corn becomes less economically viable with changing Midwestern weather patterns, farmers look to a more diverse future.
Kansas Recounted 556,364 Ballots After the Abortion Amendment Lost. Just 63 Votes Changed
The Kansas secretary of state’s office said a recount of the recent abortion amendment vote in nine counties only changed about 60 out of 556,364 votes. The amendment still lost by wide margins.
Kaw Makeover Including New Park, Bike Trails, Opening in October
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published Oct. 29, 2021) By Kevin Collison After decades of being a scraggly backwater, the Kaw River in the West Bottoms will be transformed with a new park and bicycle trail a year from now following action by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County. The UG commissioners approved an…
Nick’s Picks | Back to School, Student Debt Relief and a Possible Tax Break
It’s back to school week in Missouri, as students await news on possible education debt relief and Missouri ponder tax cuts.
Sports Betting Coming to Kansas Sept. 1, a Week Before the NFL Season
People in Kansas can start legally betting on sports Sept. 1, with gambling beginning in time for the start of football season.
Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Adds 226-Unit Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison The city’s plan for rebuilding a crumbling Barney Allis Plaza has grown into a larger proposal that adds a privately-developed 10-story apartment building that would include affordable housing. The new two-phase approach calls for the estimated $112.5 million reconstruction of the city-owned plaza and underground garage to be paid for publicly, and…
Barney Allis Plaza Rebuild Proposal Includes Apartment Tower
Kansas City’s plan for rebuilding a crumbling Barney Allis Plaza now includes a privately developed 10-story apartment building that would offer some affordable housing.