News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Inflation, Energy Prices Complicate Consumer Calculus Regarding Renewables
The decision to embrace renewable energy amid a changing climate has become more complex in recent months, complicated by rampant inflation, soaring energy prices and a volatile economy.
Roe v. Wade Decision Will Mean Kansas Abortion Rights Hinge on a State Vote in August
The U.S. Supreme Court appears poised to strike down abortion protections, making an upcoming Kansas vote on abortion rights even more important.
Hi Tides Roll in at East Crossroads
(Editor’s note: This article originally appeared March 1, 2021) By Kevin Collison Hi Tides arrived in time to deliver some tropical relief to the East Crossroads during the bitter cold snap a couple weeks ago, serving treats including Black Lava Seat Salt Mocca and Strawberry Hibiscus donuts to warm its guests. The new combination café…
If More Kansas Citians Rode the Bus by Choice, it Could Shift the Whole City’s Mindset
Despite long wait times between buses, confusing route changes and other inconveniences, these Kansas Citians use public transit not because they have to, but because they want to. Here’s why that matters.
curiousKC | Your Input Needed for Our Next Episode on Guns
Send your questions about gun safety and it could be answered in the next Flatland Show episode.
State Street Downsizing from Quality Hill Building to WeWork Space
By Kevin Collison State Street, one of downtown’s larger employers, is downsizing from its Quality Hill home of 25 years to occupy co-working space run by WeWork in the lightwell building at 11th and Main. At one time, State Street occupied most of a 312,000 square-foot, two-building office campus that occupied the entire block between…
State Street Downsizing from Quality Hill Building to WeWork Space
State Street, one of downtown’s larger employers, is downsizing from its Quality Hill home of 25 years to occupy co-working space run by WeWork in the Lightwell building at 11th and Main streets.
Nick’s Picks | Kansas Places a Big Bet on Sports
After years of debate, Kansas is about to become the 34th state in the nation to legalize sports betting. The bill could be used to help attract the Kansas City Chiefs to the state.
KCATA Briefed on Tower Plan for 10th and Main, Work Could Begin in 2023
By Kevin Collison A mixed-use tower with up to 240 apartments being proposed for KCATA property at 10th and Main could break ground by summer 2023 and open by early 2025, according to a tentative schedule outlined Wednesday. The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority board received a progress report on the ambitious development concept being…
Historic Jeserich Owner Plans to Demo Soon, No Future Plan for Now
(Editor’s note, April 28: A landmark designation application has been filed by the Fourth District Council members, Katheryn Shields and Eric Bunch, for the properties at 31st and Main. The Council members issued this statement: “These are significant buildings which contribute to the historic integrity of Main Street. We had to act, and we hope…