Downtown Living Gets High Marks from People in Survey, Less So Dogs
By Kevin Collison It still may be a challenging place to shop or bike ride, but regardless, a new survey of downtown residents finds an overwhelming majority very satisfied they chose to live in the heart of the city. The 45-question survey conducted last winter by the Downtown Council found 92 percent of the 830…
‘Extra Life’ Traces Our Astonishing Gains in Life Expectancy
A new PBS series that premieres Tuesday, May 11, examines scientific and medical innovations that have conquered some of the deadliest diseases.
Art House Extra | Radkey Hits the Road With Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl
“What Drives Us,” a new documentary directed by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters, features St. Joseph’s preeminent rock band, Radkey.
Medical Marijuana Just Took A Giant Step Toward Legalization In Kansas
Conservative Republicans who dominate the Kansas House have passed a bill that would legalize medical marijuana.
‘From the Earth’ Marijuana Dispensary Sprouts Near T-Mobile Center
By Kevin Collison Downtown’s first medical marijuana dispensary, From the Earth, is scheduled to open at the beginning of June at 1222 McGee, near the T-Mobile Center and Power & Light District. Tyler Diltz, a From the Earth employee, said the new downtown dispensary is a relocation from a previous site on Independence Avenue in…
Weekend Possibilities | Mother’s Day, Tattoo Convention and Baseball: A Musical Love Letter
Celebrating Mother’s Day is front and center, while outdoor movies, a tattoo convention and, of course, live music round out the weekend.
It Takes A Village to Reach Rural Broadband Fringe
U.S. Ignite broadband experiment finds a host in a tiny Missouri village.
Community Christian’s Iconic ‘Steeple of Light’ Returns Saturday Night
By Kevin Collison Community Christian Church near the Plaza will rekindle its iconic “Steeple of Light” this Saturday night, celebrating a successful repair fundraising effort and the return to live services the following day, Mother’s Day. “We had originally hoped to turn it on Easter, but there were some supply chain issues and we pushed…
Less Pollution, Lower Bills: Kansas, Missouri Move Ahead on Utility Securitization
Legislation in Kansas and Missouri may soon help utilities to retire coal-fired power plants faster as the energy sector accelerates its transition to renewable energy sources.
A Kansas City Historian Explains the Origins of Cinco de Mayo
Here’s a brief lesson on the history behind Cinco de Mayo.
Canary Opens New Rooftop Cocktail Roost
By Kevin Collison Canary bistro opened its rooftop bar atop the restored 10-story Netherland Hotel building last weekend and the early reports are its new roost overlooking midtown and beyond is a hit. “It was a whirlwind,” said co-owner Keely Edgington. “It’s been a long time since we’ve served so many people and it went…
Evergy Plans Major Coal Shutdowns, But Environmental Groups Say It’s Not Fast Enough
Under mounting pressure to ditch fossil fuels, Evergy plans to close nearly all of its coal-burning plants in the next 20 years.
Tap List | Farewell To A Kansas City Beer Giant, Rodney Beagle
The Kansas City craft brewing community is mourning the loss of Rodney Beagle.
curiousKC | Questions on Archaeology, Streetcars, Districts and Demographics Up for Vote
curiousKC’s May voting round focuses in on how Kansas City was shaped.
Nick’s Picks | COVID Cases Rise As We Strive For New Normal
Kansas City area COVID cases are increasing as people try to move toward post-pandemic life in time for Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day.