Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors” Stirs the Heart of Country Music
As part of coverage of Ken Burns’ “Country Music” documentary, scheduled to premiere this Sunday on KCPT – Kansas City PBS, Kansas City singer-songwriter Scott “Rex” Hobart and music writer David Cantwell discuss Dolly Parton’s classic song “Coat of Many Colors.”
Push is Underway in Kansas City to Make the 2020 Census Count
Local organizations, such as the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) in the Kansas City area, and national philanthropic groups, such as the Funders Census Initiative 2020, or FCI, are mobilizing to promote a complete count during the upcoming census.
Tap List | Beer & Barbecue
Kansas City-area brewers offer tips on pairing beer and barbecue in this week’s Tap List.
Virtual Animation Released of Future Streetcar Ride from Downtown to UMKC
By Kevin Collison Planning for the proposed Main Street extension of the streetcar to UMKC calls for a multi-modal stop near the Country Club Plaza that would allow transfers between streetcar and bus riders. The proposed stop at Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard would serve both southbound and northbound streetcar riders, and connecting bus routes. Northbound…
‘No Bees, No Food’ – Missouri Group Pushing for State Ban on Bee-killing Chemicals
A Missouri environmental group is seeking statewide support for proposed legislation that would ban the use of a class of insecticides believed to be contributing to a decline in the population of honeybees.
‘Greenline’ Concept Would Loop Downtown with Recreational Trail
Kansas City developers are exploring an ambitious plan to create a 10-mile “Greenline” recreational loop around downtown that would be similar to other such trails in Atlanta, New York and Toronto.
‘Greenline’ Concept Would Loop Downtown with Recreational Trail
By Kevin Collison An ambitious plan to create a 10-mile “Greenline” recreational loop around downtown similar to the popular BeltLine in Atlanta is being championed by developer Vince Bryant. “It’s not a new idea,” Bryant told the Downtown Council board last week. “Most progressive cities have rails to trails projects. “The goal is to have…
Kansas City’s Connection to Patsy Cline’s “Last Photograph”
The “Last Photograph” of Patsy Cline taken by Mildred Keith.
Pondering Tom Pendergast’s Complicated Legacy
Boss Tom Pendergast long ago earned a place on any list of the most influential people in Kansas City history. His legacy, though, is rather mixed.
Police Official: Downtown ‘Relatively Safe’ Despite Recent Murders
By Kevin Collison Despite three murders in August, including a young woman struck by a stray bullet last First Friday, downtown Kansas City remains a “relatively safe” place, a top police commander assured business leaders Thursday. “The main crime problem we have downtown has been pretty much the same over the past 30 years, property…
Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Kansas City
Kansas City rock climbing is trending up for adventure-seekers of any skill level.
Torn Label Brewing Co. Owners Chose Crossroads Over Careers In Hollywood, Chicago
Torn Label Brewing Co.’s co-owners chose brewing beer in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District over career opportunities in Hollywood and Chicago.
East Village Developer Ready to Play Ball on Potential Downtown Stadium
(Updated Nov. 26 with new Royals owner John Sherman’s first comments during a press conference at Kauffman Stadium about the potential for a downtown ballpark: “There is a lot left on the lease. When you look out the window there’s a beautiful place to play baseball…. “That said, there’s a lot of interest in, in…
Weekend Possibilities | Uncorked: KC Wine Festival, the Gay Softball World Series, And Art Westport
A few food and drink festivals, the Gay Softball World Series, and Art Westport highlight September’s first non-holiday weekend in KC.
“American Graduate: Getting To Work” With CoderDojo KC Junior Mentors
CoderDojo KC not only teaches local kids how to code, but also how to mentor and encourage one another to share their stories. Kansas City PBS is contributing to American Graduate: Getting to Work, a two-year public media initiative made possible by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.