Nick’s Picks | ‘Life-Threatening’ Heat, Royals Stadium News
This week’s news in Kansas City will be defined by “life-threatening” heat and an update on stadium plans for the Kansas City Royals.
Historic Troost Safeway Slated to be Renovated for Small Businesses
By Kevin Collison A decrepit building on Troost that was one of the first modern Safeway supermarkets built in the 1940s would be renovated into space for small businesses under a plan being pursued by veteran urban developer Butch Rigby. Rigby, who’s experience includes renovating several buildings along East 63rd Street between Oak and Troost,…
Kansas City PBS Earns 6 Regional Emmy Nominations
Kansas City PBS has received six regional Emmy nominations in 2023 for its cultural enrichment, education, entertainment and news coverage.
Rural Rebirth: ‘The Hometown Feel’ in Ottawa
Ottawa is a Kansas river town that honors its rich history along with epic bike trails and a diverse array of downtown businesses.
Weinberger Closing Gallery After Dozen Years As Crossroads Arts Fixture
By Kevin Collison The Weinberger Fine Art gallery is closing at the end of this month, ending more than a dozen years of proprietor Kim Weinberger being an important fixture in the Crossroads art gallery scene. Weinberger plans to continue representing her artists online, but said dwindling sales at the gallery at 114 Southwest Blvd….
Weekend Possibilities | Ethnic Enrichment Fest, Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks
School might be back in session, but that just makes late-summer fun even more precious. Take your pick from Parkville Days, the area’s biggest ethnic festival or a night with rock and roll icons Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks in the world’s loudest stadium. Whatever you do, stay hydrated out there. Friday, Aug. 18 2…
KC Auditor Flags Issues with Economic Development Sales Tax
Kansas City’s auditor has examined the Central City Economic Development sales tax, and made recommendations aimed at improving oversight of the funds.
Marion County Record Publishes Following Police Raid — and Gets Seized Property Back
The Marion County Record published again days after a police raid that made national headlines. Authorities also returned property taken during Friday’s raid.
curiousKC | Aging and Long-Term Care in Kansas City
In September, Kansas City PBS and Flatland will explore the challenges facing families and their aging members. “Age-Old Questions” reporting will provide a comprehensive look into many of the questions and concerns related to retirement, finances, caregiving, and the at-home care versus assisted living/nursing home debate, among other issues facing both the aging population and…
High-fee Crypto ATMs Target Low-income Parts of Kansas City
Bitcoin, RockItCoin and other crypto ATM companies are plentiful in low-income Kansas City neighborhoods. Experts say they are targeting residents with extraordinary fees.
Major Riverfront Project by KC Current Stadium Endorsed for Incentives
By Kevin Collison A $650 million, mixed-use development being hailed as the final step in a generational effort to redevelop the downtown riverfront received unanimous backing from the Port KC development committee Monday. The project is expected to include more than 1,000 apartments in several towers, 210,000 square-feet of office space and 53,000 square feet…
Tap List | Recycling Program for Breweries Comes to KC
Kansas City native Alex Parker is expanding a beer-focused recycling program, Craft for Climate, from Chicago to his hometown.
Port KC Backs Massive Project Near KC Current Stadium
A massive $650 million mixed-use project along Kansas City downtown riverfront has received preliminary support from a Port KC committee.
Work Begins on 163-Unit Apartment Project at 31st and Gillham
By Kevin Collison The old Velvet Freeze building at 31st and Gillham Road is expected to demolished within the next few weeks to make way for a long-planned 163-unit apartment project, part of several big investments in the area. Developer Gary Hassenflu said asbestos removal has begun in the long vacant structure, which originally opened…
Powerful Voices Speak Up After Police Raid Kansas Newspaper
The police raid of a small Kansas newspaper, the Marion County Record, has drawn widespread condemnation of an apparent violation of First Amendment rights.