KC Media Collective

The KC Media Collective is designed to strengthen the local news ecosystem by opening lines of communication among six organizations located in the Kansas City region.

Homes in the Volker neighborhood of Kansas City have become popular for Airbnb and other short-term rentals.

KC Leaving $2M Annually ‘On the Table’ by Not Taxing Airbnbs

An audit estimates there are more than 1,800 short-term rentals in Kansas City that aren’t contributing to the local tax base.

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From left: Tanisha Patterson, Ryan Quinones and Chris LeGrand celebrate the passage of Amendment 3 on Tuesday during a watch party at the Crown Room in downtown St. Louis.

Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana

Missouri voters have approved the legal use of recreational marijuana by adults.

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Entry of Rainy Day Books.

New Edition of a Classic Story: Made in KC Founders Lead Group Buying Rainy Day Books

The longtime owners of Rainy Day Books have sold the popular business to a group determined to uphold the customer experience and grow the business.

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Passenger Kayla Whitney died when this 1996 Mustang slammed into a light pole on Oct. 11, 2021.

Driving While High: Difficult to Measure, Harder to Enforce

Kayla Whitney’s death illustrates the scientific shortcomings in understanding and measuring how cannabis affects the body when it comes to driving while high.

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Marijuana in a growing facility.

Credit Laws Could Slow Missouri’s Potential Marijuana Industry Boom

Unless prospective cannabis entrepreneurs have cash in hand, they could struggle to find financing to open new businesses if Missouri voters approve recreational marijuana.

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Panelists on stage at "The Politics of Generation Z" event.

Young Panelists Discuss the Politics of Gen Z

Folks of all ages gathered Tuesday evening to ponder the politics of Generation Z.  The KC Media Collective hosted “The Politics of Generation Z,” a panel discussion moderated by Celisa Calacal of KCUR 89.3 in Pierson Auditorium on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The four panelists were true to their generation –…

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KCUR's current location at 4825 Troost Ave.

KCUR 89.3 Pursues New Facility on Troost Avenue

KCUR 89.3 is pursuing plans to build a new facility for the public radio station at the southwest corner of 53rd Street and Troost Avenue.

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Marijuana in a growing facility.

Voters Could Open up Missouri’s Marijuana Market. New Entrants Would Face Challenges.

Missouri’s marijuana industry could soon open wide if voters approve a proposed amendment on the November ballot. But new entrants would face challenges.

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A poll worker peels off an "I Voted" sticker.

KC Election Guide: What Voters Need to Know About the 2022 Ballot

In addition to statewide questions over marijuana legalization and police funding — plus elections for local, state and federal office — Kansas City, Missouri, has its own set of local issues.

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Label of Brewshound beer, featuring an origami dog wearing a fedora with a press label.

Tap List | KC Media Collective and Crane Brewing Collaborate On New Beer

Crane Brewing Co. has teamed up with the KC Media Collective to create Brewshound, an exclusive beer that will be available for the next six weeks.

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