News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
When Grief Doesn’t Go Away
Known as prolonged grief disorder, a new diagnosis recognizes that long-lasting grief can lead to depression. But treatment is available.
KC’s Forgotten Medal of Honor Recipient
The family of Medal of Honor recipient Willy F. James Jr. is seeking local recognition for the Kansas City native who gave his life to save another in World War II.
Steamboat Arabia Setting Course Downriver for St. Charles
By Kevin Collison The Steamboat Arabia Museum, one of Kansas City’s bigger tourism draws, has a tentative agreement to set sail from the City Market to St. Charles, Missouri, according to city officials there. “We do have a letter of intent that’s signed, sealed and delivered,” St. Charles Mayor Dan Borgmeyer told CityScene. The Steamboat…
Steamboat Arabia Museum Ponders Move from KC to St. Louis Suburb
The Steamboat Arabia Museum, one of Kansas City’s bigger tourism draws, has a tentative agreement to set sail from the City Market to St. Charles, Missouri.
Tribe Owner Opening ‘Block 15’ Sports Bar in River Market
By Kevin Collison One of the founder’s of Tribe, the popular River Market international street food place, is opening a sports bar across the street at 311 Delaware and hopes to resolve a minor identity crisis at the same time. “I’ve always battled with Tribe in terms of is it a bar or a restaurant?”…
Chasing the Dream: Survival Rates for New Businesses in Missouri and Kansas Lag National Average
A new analysis found that start-up businesses in Kansas and Missouri fail in the first year at a higher rate than the national average.
Plan to Redevelop Historic ABC Building on Main Clears First Hurdle
Exact Partners wants to renovate the six-story ABC Storage Building at 3244 Main and an adjoining three-story building at 3420 Main into a 50- to 60-unit apartment project with a rooftop café.
Plan to Redevelop Historic ABC Building on Main Clears First Hurdle
By Kevin Collison A $13 million redevelopment proposal for two historic buildings near Linwood and Main on the planned streetcar route cleared its first hurdle Tuesday with a development agency approving a blight designation and preliminary plan. Exact Partners wants to renovate the six-story ABC Storage Building at 3244 Main and an adjoining three-story building…
In Kansas City, Therapy Waitlists Leave Kids With Nowhere to Turn
Children have experienced higher rates of anxiety and depression in the past two years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). They are struggling to find the help they need.
Good Faith Network Targets Homelessness and Mental Health
Aa newly formed interfaith network of 20 congregations is focusing on addressing homelessness and mental health in Johnson County.