COVID-19
Kansas City Finds Strength in Food, Voting Power With Chiefs and Royals
A coalition of Kansas City organizations mounted a massive food distribution and voter registration event last week at Truman Sports Complex.
Nick’s Picks | Pandemic Scrambles Chiefs Game, Election Season
The COVID-19 pandemic is scrambling the Kansas City Chiefs schedule and the final month of election season.
Music Venues, Bars and Restaurants Brace for Long, Hard Winter
Kansas City music venues, bars and restaurants are bracing for a long, hard winter as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on. Among other things, they would appreciate some government help.
Kansas Firefighters Go West to Fight Fires, and COVID-19
Dozens of Kansas firefighters have been battling wild fires in the West, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with no end in sight.
Nick’s Picks | From the Gridiron to the Super Bowl of Politics
Nick’s rundown includes Arrowhead Stadium’s protocol after a fan tested positive, Missouri governor in quarantine, being a jury in COVID-19, hair discrimination and a new way to enjoy the symphony.
KC Chefs Form Mountain Biker Gang to Beat Pandemic Fatigue
A group of Kansas City area chefs have taken up mountain biking to get away from the stresses of operating restaurants during a pandemic.
Kansas City Arts Organizations Plot a New Future in Face of Pandemic
Kansas City arts organizations are scrambling to adjust to financial shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Bars and Restaurants Open, Defying Pandemic
New bars and restaurants continue to open in the Kansas City area, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Fighting for Facetime in a Pandemic
New data tracks how in-person interaction is plunging during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting people to seek emotional connection via Zoom and Discord.
Sticker Shock: COVID-19 Infects Employer-Based Health Insurance
The costs of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to be seen in surging health insurance premiums.