Crossroads

Jeff Evans, Alisha Trujillo, Tyler Gloe, and Meg Evans of Mean Mule Distilling Co. in the Crossroads.

Crossroads Small Biz Owners to Royals: Come Back With a Better Plan (And Put it in Writing)

Crossroads small business owners ponder the impact of the Kansas City Royals’ failed attempt to pass a sales tax to help build a downtown ballpark.

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“Vote No” signs stuck in the windows on The Pairing in the East Crossroads.

Jackson County Voters Reject Stadium Sales Tax to Help Fund New Royals Ballpark

Jackson County voters overwhelmingly rejected a sales tax to fund a new Kansas City Royals ballpark downtown and upgrades at Arrowhead Stadium for the Chiefs.

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Cars parked on the streets in the Crossroads.

Kansas City Royals Ballpark Plan Sparks Parking Debate

Here’s the essential message that the Kansas City Royals have for folks fretting about parking downtown if a new ballpark is built in the Crossroads. Relax.

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WeWork sign at Corrigan Station in the Crossroads.

WeWork Closing Corrigan Station, Once a Core Hub for Kansas City’s Startup Community

Coworking giant WeWork is closing its Corrigan Station location in Kansas City — the latest sign of an ongoing shakeup in the coworking industry.

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A view of the downtown skyline from inside the proposed Kansas City Royals ballpark.

Pondering Costs and Benefits of Royals and Chiefs Stadiums

The Chiefs and Royals want to use a Jackson County sales tax to upgrade Arrowhead Stadium and a build a new ballpark. Voters are weighing costs and benefits.

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