News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Cocina47 Plaza Proposal Gets Thumbs Down from Plan Commission
By Kevin Collison The City Plan Commission rejected the Cocina47 project Tuesday, saying the height of the nine-story proposal was an insult to the years of planning and community meetings that created policies to guide development at the Country Club Plaza. “One of the most valuable tools that the city and our commission has is…
City Plan Commission Rejects Controversial Cocina47 Plan on the Country Club Plaza
The City Plan Commission rejected the Cocina47 project Tuesday, saying the height of the nine-story proposal was an insult to the years of planning and community meetings that created policies to guide development at the Country Club Plaza.
Rockhurst Opens $23M Home for Nursing School on Troost Campus
Rockhurst University has renovated and updated the oldest building on its Troost Avenue campus at a cost of $23 million to become the new home of its nursing program. Sedgwick Hall, a limestone edifice that opened in 1914 as the first building on the campus, reopened last week as the new home of the Saint…
Johnson County Commission Amends Regulations Guiding Solar Farm Developments
The Johnson County Commission voted Monday to adopt solar farm regulations that include a maximum size of 2,000 acres and a 2-mile setback from city boundaries.
The Tainted History of Infant Care, Parent Empowerment and Education
Before the ongoing formula shortage, feeding one’s baby was rife with confusing advice. Here’s what history shows.
New Troost Store Promises Deep Discounts on Amazon Returns
By Kevin Collison A store that specializes in selling returned items from Amazon and other large retailers is opening soon at 3230 Troost, bringing bargain shopping opportunities to the area. “I see that area doesn’t have any discount stores there,” said owner Shawn Chen. “We will have 60,000 items on our tables that people can…
Constitutional Freedom Group Opposing Abortion Amendment on Aug. 2 Ballot in Kansas
Kansans for Constitutional Freedom opposes stripping from the Kansas Constitution the right to abortion. Voters will decide on a proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution that is on the Aug. 2 primary ballot.
Steamboat Arabia Skipper Talks About Shoving Off to St. Charles
By Kevin Collison David Hawley, the owner of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, says St. Charles officials are wondering why Kansas City is allowing them to lure his top tourism draw away. “St. Charles is looking at this and saying ‘what’s wrong with Kansas City?’” he said. “Why are they turning up their noses at this?”…
Steamboat Arabia Owner Talks About Shoving Off to St. Charles
David Hawley, the owner of the Steamboat Arabia Museum, says St. Charles officials are wondering why Kansas City is allowing them to lure his top tourism draw away.
Wedding Businesses see Boost as Couples Go to the Chapel in Droves
There will be about 2.5 million weddings across the country this year, the most since 1984, according to trade group The Wedding Report.