Posts by Mike Sherry
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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreNick’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…
Read MoreNick’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 …
Read MoreReflecting on the value of friendship
Flatland faith columnist Bill Tammeus gives thanks for the many friendships he has developed and maintained throughout his lifetime.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreNick’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
Read MoreKCK 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.
Read MoreNick’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.
Read MoreNick’s Picks | Sports, Shopping, Stamps and More …
Workers set about dismantling Kansas City’s World Cup Fan Fest site, Costco plows ahead with plans to reshape Midtown Store, stamp costs on the rise again and more …
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