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Small Businesses Shocked by Low NFL Draft Sales, Now Wary of World Cup
A massive surge in visitors and foot traffic as Kansas City hosted its first NFL Draft failed to generate sales for small businesses outside the event grounds.
Earth Day Update: Midwest Cities Still Have Air Quality Problems
Although dangerous ozone levels have declined, an air quality study by the American Lung Association notes that soot from western wildfires remains a problem.
Missouri’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Could Play a Role After the Shooting of 16-year-old Ralph Yarl
The shooting of Ralph Yarl, a Black teenager, by an 85-year-old white man highlights Missouri’s recent adoption of “Stand Your Ground” gun laws.
Why is KC’s Transit Agency Involved in Housing?
There’s a lot of money behind transit-oriented development, including billions of dollars in federal grants. But some local leaders are concerned about RideKC’s use of tax incentives.
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.
Missouri Voters Approve Amendment 3, Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Missouri voters have approved the legal use of recreational marijuana by adults.
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.
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.
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.
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 –…