Cannabis

Marcus Kerr, a budtender and specialist at Luxury Leaf dispensary in St. Louis.

Missouri Sees Surge in Cannabis Jobs After Legalization Vote

The number of licenses Missouri approves for new cannabis industry employees each month has quadrupled since November.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Local Election Day, Trump Indictment

This week’s news highlights include local Election Day and criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.

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Four rows of cannabis seedlings sit on shelves under a plastic tarp with a grow light.

Local Voters Ponder New Taxes on Marijuana Sales

Voters in Kansas City and many other communities across Missouri will consider new local marijuana sales taxes on the April 4 ballot.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Royals Opening Day and Prepping the NFL Draft

The week ahead in Kansas City features opening day for the Kansas City Royals, April Fools’ Day and preparations for hosting the NFL Draft.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | March Madness Comes to KC

March Madness swings through Kansas City this week for Sweet 16 and Elite Eight men’s basketball tournament games at T- Mobile Center.

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