News & Issues
KC Protesters Ask Police: ‘Who do you protect? Who do you serve?’
Scenes from inside Kansas City’s George Floyd demonstrations this weekend.
Nick’s Picks: A Peek at the News to Come This Week
‘Kansas City Week in Review’ host Nick Haines outlines the news agenda in the Kansas City area.
The Kansas City Star’s Owner Files Bankruptcy
McClatchy Co., owner of the Kansas City Star, sought bankruptcy court protection from creditors early this morning, becoming the latest casualty in a financial crisis that has decimated the newspaper industry.
A (Blue) River Runs Through Us
A decision decades ago not to create three large reservoirs reshaped Johnson County and contributed to ongoing flooding issues in the Blue River watershed.
Big Apartment Project at Troost and Armour Gains Momentum
MAC Properties’ plan to revitalize the intersection of Troost and Armour with a 340-unit apartment project has been approved by the City Plan Commission.
New Royals Owner Talks About Downtown Baseball, East Village
New Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman discusses sites where a downtown baseball stadium could work.
Church Reaches Settlement With City On Homeless Shelter in Lenexa
The city of Lenexa and Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church have reached a settlement over a proposed homeless shelter.
Finding Refuge in KC | Hanadi Almansour
Hanadi Almansour and her family found both refuge and healing after fleeing Syria for Kansas City.
Johnson County Churches, Cities Going to Court Over Land Use Disputes
Johnson County churches and cities increasingly are going to court over land use disputes.