News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Kansas Artist Stan Herd Returns to Brazil to Fulfill Grand Vision
Kansas artist Stan Herd is taking part in a massive project that is attempting to create the world’s largest food garden.
Kansas Sports Betting Reveals Appeal of Online Apps — Even Among Missourians
Mobile platforms for legal sports gambling in Kansas proved so enticing that more than 16,000 people in Missouri tried to place wagers during the first weekend of live betting.
Milhaus Plans $58M Apartment Project in North KC
An Indianapolis apartment developer with a deep portfolio in greater downtown Kansas City is planning its first project across the river in North Kansas City. Milhaus is planning a $58 million development in the One North Redevelopment area southeast of Armour Road and Interstate 29/35. The 58-acre former industrial site was once occupied by grain…
Nick’s Picks | Mourning the Queen, Celebrating the Chiefs
Mourning Queen Elizabeth II and celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs home opener will dominate headlines this week in Kansas City.
LuxLiving Scraps Riverfront Incentive Request, More Tax Revs, No Affordable Housing
By Kevin Collison LuxLiving has dropped its request for tax incentives to help build a proposed riverfront apartment project, a move that could yield about $18 million in fresh tax revenues, but set back efforts to providing affordable housing in the booming area. Port KC President and CEO Jon Stephens said the St. Louis-based developer…
Crossroads Office and Retail Development Includes ‘Leafy Oasis’
By Kevin Collison Work could begin this year on philanthropist and developer Shirley Helzberg’s plan to renovate two, historic Film Row buildings into office space and create a “leafy oasis” on what’s now a parking lot at 18th and Baltimore. Her latest Crossroads redevelopment, which ultimately includes building two, multi-family luxury buildings on West 17th…
Shirley Helzberg Pursues New Plan for Film Row in the Crossroads
Philanthropist and developer Shirley Helzberg’s plans to renovate two historic Film Row buildings into office space and create a “leafy oasis” on what’s now a parking lot at 18th Street and Baltimore Avenue.
Plaza Sheraton Converting to a Hilton, $8.4M Investment
By Kevin Collison A Rhode Island firm has applied for $8.4 million in building permits as part of its plan to convert the 18-story Sheraton Suites at the Country Club Plaza into a Hilton, according to city records. An entity called MHF KC NOTE VII LLC has filed applications for the planned renovation and rebranding…
Who Loses – and How Much – With Legalized Sports Gambling in Kansas?
How much people will lose betting on sports in Kansas – and at what social cost – has those who try to help problem gamblers on edge.
Ting’s Filipino Bistro Opening Soon in City Market
A new Filipino eatery originally conceived at the Parlor food hall in the East Crossroads is opening in the City Market and will include family recipes that are favorites of its owner. Ting’s Filipino Bistro will open Sept. 13 at 405 Main St. inside the Market, and its the latest concept from Theresa “Ting” Santos-Spencer’s…