Made in KC Grows Urban Footprint
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared Aug. 8, 2021) By Kevin Collison At a time traditional retail is struggling, Made in KC is bucking the trend with an expansion in the works at its Country Club Plaza outlet, a new downtown café and finally, a chance to serve beer and wine at its streetcar location…
Weekend Possibilities | Dracula, Pizza Tascio and Free Dodgeball
From ballet to baby possums, there’s a lot happening this weekend in Kansas City.
Preserving Our Past: Kansas City Stories of Black History
In “Preserving Our Past: Kansas City Stories of Black History,” a new Kansas City PBS documentary compiled in honor of Black History Month, Flatland reporter Catherine Hoffman shares untold or unexamined stories of local Black history.
Use of the Force: KC Debates Police Department Staffing
Kansas City is grappling with how to allocate resources for its police department this budget season. Much of the debate turns on how many police officers are needed, and how they should be deployed.
Crossroads Plan Would Revive Film Row Buildings, Add Apartments, Retail
By Kevin Collison A sweeping redevelopment concept that would renovate two historic Film Row buildings and build an apartment project along 17th street south of the Kauffman Center is being pursued by philanthropist Shirley Helzberg. The proposal, which is in the preliminary stages, also would renovate a low-rise, L-shaped industrial building at the northwest corner…
American Farm Bureau Federation Claims it’s the ‘Voice of Agriculture.’ Others Beg to Differ
While the best-known, best-funded “voice” of farmers, the American Farm Bureau is far from the only one.
Café Corazón Opens Crossroads Location
(Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared May 20, 2021, the new Crossroads location is now open.) By Kevin Collison Café Corazón is bringing its Hispanic heart to the Crossroads, planning to open a second location at 110 Southwest Boulevard within the next two months. The family-run café, which offers espresso drinks and foods with a…
Tap List | Comparing Whiskey Barrel-Aged Beers
Flatland beer enthusiast Cassie Niemeyer taste tests three bourbon barrel-aged beers available in Kansas City.
Voting Rights Groups Launch Court Battle Over New Kansas Congressional Map
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and Loud Light filed two separate lawsuits Monday arguing the congressional map endorsed by a GOP supermajority in the Legislature intentionally violates constitutional rights of Democrats and communities of color.
‘Auschwitz’ Exhibit Shatters Attendance Record, Prompts Scalper Warning
By Kevin Collison Union Station’s ongoing Auschwitz exhibition has shattered attendance records and demand remains so strong it’s receiving the ultimate backward compliment in the event world, people are scalping tickets. The “Auschwitz, Not Long Ago, Not Far Away” exhibit has drawn more than 330,000 visitors since it’s opening last June, enough to fill Arrowhead…
Nick’s Picks | Super Bowl Sickness and Valentine’s Day
Here’s your look at this week’s news in Kansas City before it happens.
‘Long Overdue’ 18th & Vine Plan Wins Strong Council Backing
By Kevin Collison A redevelopment proposal that preserves historic facades and builds apartments and retail in the 18th and Vine District was approved overwhelmingly by the City Council Thursday after being hailed by its sponsor as a “good day for Kansas City.” “We’ve come to the point where we have an agreement with an entity…
18th & Vine Plan Called ‘Long Overdue,’ Wins Strong Council Backing
A redevelopment proposal that preserves historic facades and builds apartments and retail in the 18th and Vine District was approved overwhelmingly by the Kansas City Council.
Kansas City Doctor Leads Nationwide Study on Long COVID
A new clinical trial study aims to learn why some adults infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus develop long COVID and why others don’t.
Renderings Posted of Proposed Lux Living Riverfront Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison Preliminary renderings of a riverfront apartment project proposed by Lux Living have surfaced on social media and show what’s described as a design “bending” along the Missouri River. The renderings were posted on the Lux Living Instagram account this week. The St. Louis developer has been negotiating with Port KC for what’s…