News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
A Love Story: Football, the NFL, the Chiefs and Kansas City
The history of football in Kansas City stretches back to the late 1800s, long before Lamar Hunt brought the Chiefs to town, let alone the NFL Draft.
North Kansas City Plays Potential Backstop for Royals
By Kevin Collison North Kansas City has emerged as the backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site, according to sources familiar with both locations. While North Kansas City was considered an outlier when it was listed among 14 potential ballpark locations in and around downtown…
Child Care Crisis Challenges Families, Economy
Lack of access to affordable child care doesn’t just hamper families, it also hurts the Kansas City economy. Some groups are trying to address the problem.
North Kansas City Makes Case for New Royals Ballpark
North Kansas City has emerged as the most likely backup for a proposed Royals ballpark should a deal strike out at the East Village downtown site.
Garment District Grooves Concert Series Starts Fifth Season
The Garment District Grooves Series has tuned up for another season, returning at a time its namesake park at Eighth and Broadway is receiving renewed attention. The lunchtime music series is presented the third Wednesday of each month through October by the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department, the Downtown Council, Downtown Neighborhood Association and…