News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
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.
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.
Tin Roof Expands to Old Riot Room Space, Site of Westport Tragedy
By Kevin Collison The Westport building heavily damaged in the December 2021 tragedy where three people died in an accident has been rebuilt to house an expanded Tin Roof music club. The new venue opened last weekend and is located where the old Riot Room operated at 4048 Broadway. That well-known music club closed in…
I’m a Solo Ager and I’ve Hired a Death Doula
Erica Manfred, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, hired a death doula to help her navigate the complexities of dying.
Parks Department Opens One-Acre Dog Park on Downtown’s East Side
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published July 26, 2022) By Kevin Collison The KC Parks and Recreation Department has opened another dog park in the downtown area, this one a one-acre tract where canines can run free at Margaret Kemp Park at 10th and Harrison adjacent to 71 Highway. Parks Director Chris Cotten said…