News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
New Taxes on Recreational Marijuana, Airbnbs Win Voter Approval Across Kansas City
Customers purchasing recreational marijuana in Kansas City and neighboring municipalities will pay a 3% local tax on those retail sales, on top of the 6% state tax, following Tuesday’s election. New taxes and fees on short-term rentals also received Kansas City voter approval.
The Resonant Legacy of Pipe Organs in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence has an honored place in the world of pipe organs. It is home to both Reuter Organ Co. and one of the nation’s largest university organ departments.
Incentives Increased for $91M AT&T Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison The renovation of the 13-story former AT&T building at 500 E. Eighth St. into 263 apartments is back on financial track after a city development agency increased its incentive package last week. The $91 million project, which is near the potential East Village ballpark site, had its property tax abatement hiked from…
Truman Library Makes Plans to Host Hiroshima Trees
Descendants of trees that survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb that helped end World War II are expected to be planted at the Truman Library sometime in 2024.
Do Good Co. Returns with Fresh Look and Style After Brief Pause
By Kevin Collison Do Good Co. has reopened following a makeover guided by its new manager and if you’re in the market for a lightly-used Christian Dior or Chanel garment, it’s the “vintage sustainable boutique” for you. The shop at 413 E. 18th St. in the East Crossroads was opened a couple years ago by…