Cannabis

Marcus Kerr, a budtender and specialist at Luxury Leaf dispensary in St. Louis.

Missouri Sees Surge in Cannabis Jobs After Legalization Vote

By Rebecca Rivas, Missouri Independent | April 3, 2023

The number of licenses Missouri approves for new cannabis industry employees each month has quadrupled since November.

Nick’s Picks | Local Election Day, Trump Indictment

By Nick Haines | April 3, 2023

This week’s news highlights include local Election Day and criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.

Four rows of cannabis seedlings sit on shelves under a plastic tarp with a grow light.

Local Voters Ponder New Taxes on Marijuana Sales

By Mary Sanchez, Cami Koons | March 30, 2023

Voters in Kansas City and many other communities across Missouri will consider new local marijuana sales taxes on the April 4 ballot.

Nick’s Picks | Royals Opening Day and Prepping the NFL Draft

By Nick Haines | March 27, 2023

The week ahead in Kansas City features opening day for the Kansas City Royals, April Fools’ Day and preparations for hosting the NFL Draft.

Nick’s Picks | March Madness Comes to KC

By Nick Haines | March 20, 2023

March Madness swings through Kansas City this week for Sweet 16 and Elite Eight men’s basketball tournament games at T- Mobile Center.

Inside the Legal Standoff Over Kansas City Police Funding

By Josh Merchant, The Beacon | March 15, 2023

Kansas City’s police board is trying to use the courts to increase police funding. Advocates are worried it could bankrupt the city.

Waterbird Coffee Pours in Heart of Government District

By Kevin Collison | March 14, 2023

By Kevin Collison A new coffee shop has found a nest in the middle of the government district at 12th and McGee, providing a caffeine jolt to help boost public employees–and other customers– through their day. Waterbird Coffee set up shop in a long vacant corner space at 1200 McGee and has found solid business…

Cannabis leaves growing in an indoor facility, shot from below the plants.

After One Month, Missouri Becomes a Top Cannabis Sales State

By Cami Koons | March 14, 2023

In its first month of legalized recreational Marijuana sales, Missouri has emerged as one of the top cannabis states in the country.

A man holding an "I Voted Today" sticker.

Kansas City Election Guide: What Voters Should Know About the April 2023 Ballot

By Lynn Horsley, KCUR 89.3 | March 13, 2023

Kansas City voters are narrowing the field for mayor and city council seats in redrawn council districts. Plus, residents will decide whether to approve taxes on recreational marijuana and Airbnbs.