A view from the east of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown.
A view of a possible Royals ballpark in the East Village area of downtown. (Rendering | Populous)

Flatland’s Top 50 Stories From 2023: 15-11

December 30, 2023  |    |  1 min read

Flatland is taking a journey through our recent past during the holiday season, presenting 50 of our most popular, impactful or interesting stories of 2023 in chronological order between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1.

This is the eighth installment, featuring stories that first appeared between Aug. 23 and Sept. 13.

From Aug. 23

Royals Unveil Ballpark Designs for Kansas City, North Kansas City The Royals have unveiled designs for potential ballparks in downtown Kansas City and North Kansas City, but offered few financial details.

From Aug. 24

Latino Community Lobbies Hospitals for Cancer Care The Latino community, led by El Centro, has launched a campaign to improve access to cancer treatment at Kansas City area hospitals.

From Aug. 30

Butterfly Collapse Spurs New Investigation in Kansas A Kansas scientist has launched a landmark study focused on the collapse of butterfly populations. She’s asking folks to mail her dead butterflies.

From Sept. 6

Risks and Rewards of Playing High School Football Kansas City football history is littered with players killed and maimed playing the sport. It was so violent high school football once was banned for 13 years.

From Sept. 13

Evergy to Lead Group Building Massive KCI Solar Farm Kansas City has struck a deal with a consortium led by Evergy to develop a massive solar farm at Kansas City International Airport.

Check back tomorrow for top stories from Sept. 21 through Oct. 19.

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