News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
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.
Flatland on KCPBS | Activism in KC
The current tumultuous nature of US politics has left many wondering – how is democracy working nowadays? The Flatland team takes this question to those growing up in a time of polarizing politics and pressing existential issues to find out how they are seeking to best affect change in their world.
Nelson-Atkins and Negro League Museums Get Brews of Their Own
Downtown brewers have rolled out a couple of special edition beers to help raise money for two major cultural institutions, the Negro League Baseball Museum and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. City Barrel Brewing in the East Crossroads has released a pale ale called Creative Juice in partnership with the Nelson-Atkins. The beer will be…
These Brothers Brought Artisan Mexican Designs to the Streets of KC; Now Pancho’s Blanket Opens Crossroads Shop
Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by Startland News, an online news source helping readers discover a new Kansas City shaped by entrepreneurs, startups, creatives, makers and risk-takers. Click here to read the latest stories from Startland News. Nikki Overfelt Chifalu | Startland News A handmade Mexican garment company led by brothers Jonathan…
Gen Z Activists Confront an Age of Anxiety
Rather than simply stewing in an age of anxiety, though, many members of Gen Z are embracing activism to express their dissatisfaction with the state of the world.
Historic Folly Theater Shows Off its $4.2 Million Facelift
The Folly Theater, downtown’s oldest entertainment venue, debuted its fresh face last weekend after a $4.2 million makeover that added a balcony bar and lounge as well as new seats, carpeting and stage curtains.
Historic Folly Theater Debuts $4.2M Overhaul
By Kevin Collison The Folly, downtown’s oldest entertainment venue, debuted its fresh face last weekend after a $4.2 million makeover that added a balcony bar and lounge as well as new seats, carpeting and stage curtains. The major overhaul of the former burlesque palace that dates to 1900 was completed in just over three months,…
Getting Off the Grid, Living as Our ‘Best Selves’
Several Missouri families have created the Bear Creek Community Land Trust, one of hundreds of off-grid communities designed for a more sustainable lifestyle.
Mac Properties Revives Big Armour and Main Project Without Incentives
(Editor’s note: Mac did not seek city incentives, but it did seek incentives from the KC Area Transportation Authority and its request was turned down Feb. 22, 2023) By Kevin Collison Mac Properties has revived its big residential development plan at Main and Armour, and this time won’t seek the incentives that prompted the City…
Mac Properties is Back With New Plan at Main and Armour
Mac Properties has revived its big residential development plan at Main and Armour, and this time it won’t seek tax incentives or set aside affordable housing.