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Team Owners Look to Taxes Amid ‘Stadium Construction Wave’

By | February 21, 2024 |

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

As stadiums show their age, professional sports teams like the Kansas City Royals teams are looking for new facilities — and taxes to help pay for them.

Royals Ballpark Plan Leaves Crossroads Small Biz Owners Feeling Betrayed

By | February 19, 2024 |

Jill Cockson, owner of Chartreuse Saloon.

The Kansas City Royals’ proposed ballpark site in the East Crossroads has left many small business owners fuming about being displaced.

Flatland Now Official Home for CityScene KC Archive

By | February 16, 2024 |

Union Station and the Kansas City skyline lit up at night.

Kansas City PBS’ nonprofit newsroom, Flatland, is now the official home of CityScene KC’s archival content. Visit flatlandkc.local/cityscenekc.

Midtown Kansas City Reconnects with Streetcar Roots

By | February 15, 2024 |

A view of work on a streetcar extension looking south from about 43rd and Main streets.

The KC Streetcar extension promises to change Midtown Kansas City. While advocates cheer new housing and businesses, others fret about being priced out.