News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Westside Row House Project Finds Willing Buyers at $495K
By Kevin Collison A new row house project on the Westside that’s selling three-bedroom homes for $495,000 is finding willing buyers in one of greater downtown’s more popular neighborhoods. “The biggest thing is the price, it’s under $500,000 and it’s on the Westside,” said Christina Boveri, who’s real estate firm is representing the developer. The…
Rising Rents Leave More Kansas City Tenants Facing Eviction
Two years after the end of a national eviction moratorium, landlords are still looking to make up for lost income. That’s led to more residents facing eviction.
Jackson County Freezes Property Taxes for Seniors After Controversial Assessments
Thousands of senior citizens in Jackson County will soon be eligible for a property tax break, following this year’s most recent assessments.
MoDOT Seeks New Amtrak Service from KC to Springfield, St. Joe, STL
By Kevin Collison Expanding passenger rail service from Union Station by adding a third daily round-trip to St. Louis, and new connections to St. Joseph and the Springfield area is being explored by state transportation officials. The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking $38 million from the state to apply for the additional Amtrak routes…
Nick’s Picks | UAW Strike, Royals Ballpark and Freeway Lid
The United Auto Workers strike, an update on a new Royals ballpark and plans to cap the downtown freeway loop top this week’s Nick’s Picks.