News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Puttery, ‘Uniquely Themed’ Miniature Golf, Rolling into Plaza
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published March 14, 2022. Construction has begun on the project and a Fall opening is anticipated.) By Kevin Collison Puttery, an “immersive” entertainment concept that adds cocktails, technology and food to the classic miniature golf game is coming to the Country Club Plaza, a much-needed addition to the Plaza…
Nick’s Picks | Big 12 Tournament, KCI Traffic Snarls
The Big 12 basketball tournament will dominate a busy week in Kansas City.
Tribe Owner Opens ‘Block 15’ Sports Bar in River Market
(Editor’s note: The article originally was published May 26, 2022. Block 15 Tavern and Exchange is now open) By Kevin Collison One of the founder’s of Tribe, the popular River Market international street food place, has opened a sports bar across the street at 311 Delaware with hopes to resolve a minor identity crisis at…
Thank You Walt Disney Project Secures $2M in Federal Funds
A decades-long effort to redevelop Walt Disney’s original Laugh-O-Gram animation studios will receive $2 million in federal funding.
Plan Back for Mid-Rise Apartment Project in River Market
By Kevin Collison Developer Taylor McKee has resumed his proposal for a 10-story apartment project at Fourth and Broadway in the River Market and plans to begin construction by late spring. What’s now an 88-unit project first was proposed two years ago, and McKee still intends to build the $21 million development without seeking tax…