Council Committee Wants Mayor to Appoint Panel to Study Local Police Control
By Kevin Collison The controversial issue of whether the Kansas City Police Department should be returned to local control got an hour-long hearing Wednesday at City Hall, but a recommendation was postponed until next week. The majority of the Council Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee appeared to support a resolution by Councilwoman Melissa Robinson…
Weekend Possibilities | David Bowie, Royals FanFest and Panic Fest
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include a David Bowie tribute, Royals FanFest and the Panic Fest film festival.
New Shelter Opens for Animals Seeking Forever Families
The Kansas City Campus for Animal Care is holding its grand opening on Friday.
Seven Swans Crêperie Lands on Downtown’s Westside
By Kevin Collison Seven Swans Crêperie has landed at 17th and Washington, and owner Kate Bryan is thrilled to bring her café named after a Russian folk tale to life. “It’s just a dream,” she said. “I don’t have a culinary background, I was a home cook all my life. My work life and home…
8 KC Companies Rank ‘Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality’
These eight companies scored as the top businesses in KC for LGBT equality.
Patients Flock to Clinics for Medical Marijuana Certifications
Kansas City-area clinics are ramping up to meet demand from patients for medical marijuana certifications.
Phikul Thai Bistro Taking Former Cascone’s Space in River Market
The owners of Baramee Thai Bistro in the Crossroads have discovered downtown has such a great appetite for their food that they’re opening a second place in the River Market. The new Phikul Thai Bistro is locating in the space where Cascone’s Grill occupied for more than 15 years at 15 E. Fifth St. next…
Tap List | High-Octane Beer Options
Tap List tastes three local beers featuring high alcohol content.
Guv Pledges Money, But Big Questions Remain for Buck O’Neil Bridge Project
By Kevin Collison Now that Gov. Parsons says the state will provide the final funding to replace the aging Buck O’Neil Bridge, the next big questions are exactly where it will be built and how much it will ultimately cost. MoDOT’s senior local official said Thursday the preferred alignment of the project should be determined…
Mother and Son Bring South African Chili Sauce to Kansas City
Lal’s Sweet Chili Sauce brings a taste of South Africa to Kansas City.
Behind the Mic With the Voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus
Mitch Holthus, the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, discusses the team’s pursuit of a Super Bowl appearance, and his sportscasting career.
KC Art Institute Toasts New Era with Residence Hall Opening
By Kevin Collison The Kansas City Art Institute celebrated a remarkable six-year turn around Wednesday at the grand opening of its new Barbara Marshall Residence Hall, part of a $30 million construction boom at the venerable campus. The 223-bed residence hall, student center and dining hall replaces an obsolete dorm built in 1972 and symbolizes…
Weekend Possibilities | Huge Chiefs Watch Party, Lawrence’s Restaurant Week, and Adulting 101
Kansas City’s weekend possibilities include a huge Chiefs watch party, Lawrence’s Restaurant Week, and Adulting 101.
A (Blue) River Runs Through Us
A decision decades ago not to create three large reservoirs reshaped Johnson County and contributed to ongoing flooding issues in the Blue River watershed.