City Dwelling Growers Provide a Fresh Alternative to the Grocery Aisles
Don’t be fooled by appearances. The produce from urban farms might not look as perfect as it does at the local supermarket, but it can be as tasty as it is healthy.
The Fight Against Forgetting 9/11
Schools, nonprofits, and firefighters work to ensure Kansas Citians remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.
United in Opposition: The Bipartisan Response to Data Centers
From Independence, Missouri, to Osawatomie, Kansas, data centers are angering residents and spurring bipartisan opposition.
Nick’s Picks | Map, Recall, Trial and More …
The Missouri Supreme Court takes up a question about a local congressional district, an Independence councilman fights to keep his seat, and a long-delayed murder trial is set to get underway.
Advocates Look to Make KCK Next Abandoned Housing Success Story
The Kansas Abandoned Housing Act is working in Leavenworth, and proponents are hopeful it will prove successful in Kansas City, Kansas, too.
25 Years Later, Still Trying to Make Sense of 9/11
Flatland columnist Bill Tammeus reflects on the “misguided, ugly and wildly destructive version of Islam” that drove the 9/11 hijackers.
Nick’s Picks | Call for Stadium Vote, Power Outages and More
Public Vote on Ballpark in Limbo Activist groups say they’ve collected enough valid signatures to put the issue before voters. But so far, the City Council hasn’t taken up the petition. The deadline to act is Aug. 31, making Thursday’s council meeting the last scheduled opportunity. Except that the mayor has canceled this week’s regular…
The Checkered History of Bruce R. Watkins Drive
East Side residents have long complained that this stretch of U.S Highway 71 cleaved Black neighborhoods. The road is also considered unsafe for pedestrians and drivers.
Nick’s Picks | Courts, Roads, Music and More …
New Royals Ballpark Heading to Council Vote It could be a pivotal week for the Royals’ proposed new home. The $3 billion Crown Center ballpark plan could get a final council vote Thursday, after the Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee takes up the funding and rezoning package Tuesday. Critics, including Councilmember Jonathan Duncan, say…
Nick’s Picks | Data, Contracting, Salvy and More …
The Missouri and Kansas elections are finally here, a proposed 20-story data center gets an official review, the Royals crown a new home run king, and more …
Reflecting on the value of friendship
Flatland faith columnist Bill Tammeus gives thanks for the many friendships he has developed and maintained throughout his lifetime.
A sales tax reshaped KC’s East Side. Now voters to decide if it continues.
The Central City Economic Development sales tax is up for renewal on Aug. 4. The tax has generated nearly $100 million since voters approved it in 2017.
Nick’s Picks | Heat, Elections, Rodeo and More …
The heat is the big news story in Kansas City this week along with a lot of economic development news and the upcoming election on both sides of the state line
KCK steps up work on school buildings promised with $180 million bond package
The Kansas City, Kansas, school district provides an update on several school construction projects.
Nick’s Picks | Ballots, Bribery, Baby and More …
The World Cup has left town, some some of the biggest headlines are a man stuck in the toilet of a Porta Potty, upcoming elections, and an alleged scandal in Jackson County.