Uncounted: Inaccurate Death Certificates Across the Country Hide the True Toll of COVID-19
Some counties, like Cape Girardeau, have seen a spike in deaths that aren’t attributed to COVID-19. Many of them, blamed on natural causes, are likely from the coronavirus.
Season of Giving 2021: KC Mothers in Charge
KC Mothers in Charge aims to reduce gun violence within the community.
curiousKC Resource Guide | Finding Food in Kansas City and How to Get Involved
The curiousKC team has compiled a list of resources for those in need of food assistance in Kansas City, and tips on the best ways to get involved.
New Plan Would Redevelop Former AT&T Building Into Apartments
By Kevin Collison The vacant, former AT&T office building at 500 E. Eighth St. would be redeveloped as a 265-unit apartment project under a fresh proposal that’s been submitted to a city development agency. The Bernstein Cos. of Washington D.C. has a contract to purchase the property from its current developer, Maxus Properties of North…
Unemployed, But Too Young to Retire
The job search experience can be difficult, especially among women at midlife and older.
West Plaza Flats Importing ‘Co-Living’ Concept to KC
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Dec. 28, 2020) By Kevin Collison Construction has begun on a five-story apartment project at 44th and Belleview that’s introducing a lifestyle imported from Denmark and an imposing tower crane above the West Plaza. The 102-unit West Plaza Flats development is being built on a 1.5-acre site at…
Weekend Possibilities | Classic Holiday Flicks, Christmas Parties and a Kwanzaa Celebration
Check this list twice for holiday happenings around Kansas City.
Special KCPD Unit Focuses on Saving Lives, One Drunk at a Time
Meet Kansas City police officer Douglas Davidson. He has the distinction of arresting more people for drunk or otherwise impaired driving than any other member of law enforcement in Missouri.
Trailer: The Filter Ep. 4 Teaser on Beliefs and Misinformation
In this teaser, you’ll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.
Work Begins on $52M Apartment Project in Freight House District
(Editor’s note: This updated article originally appeared on Aug. 16.) By Kevin Collison The 193-unit Tracks apartment project in the Freight House District has begun construction, two years after it was first proposed. The $52.5 million development is being built by Milhaus, an Indianapolis developer that also recently completed the 338-unit Artistry KC apartment complex…
T-Mobile Sprints to the Future
T-Mobile, which acquired Sprint in 2020, has maintained its Kansas City area employment levels and community engagement since the merger as it pursues emerging technologies.
Science Backs Mask Mandates. But in Missouri and Elsewhere, They’re Politically Toxic
Studies have repeatedly found mandates encourage mask use and slow COVID spread. Politics and lawsuits make them unattractive to policymakers.
8183 Productions Sets Up Sophisticated Shop on Westside
By Kevin Collison Tucked in a quiet corner of the Westside is a nondescript building on Holly Street that houses some of the latest technology and talented staff in the growing downtown production and advertising industry. It’s been a year since 8183 Productions opened in its new space in a former data center building, and…
Tap List | Unique Partnership Brews Among Neighbors
Kansas City distillery Lifted Spirits has partnered with Torn Label Brewing Co. for a limited release spirit, Straight Wheat Whiskey.