News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Sheena Greitens Says She has Photos, Records to Document Abuse by Former Missouri Governor
Former Missouri First Lady Sheena Greitens says in a new court filing that she has photos and other evidence to back up her claims that former Gov. Eric Greitens physically abused her and their children as his political career unraveled.
Kansas City PBS Announces $16.5M ‘Picture This’ Capital Campaign
Kansas City PBS has begun the public phase of its “Picture This” campaign, a $16.5 million initiative that will renovate its office and news production facility near 31st and Main streets, and strengthen its multi-platform journalism work.
Dillard’s Said to be in Talks for Plaza Nordstrom Site
(Editor’s note, updated April 12: Nordstrom is no longer listing a plan to open a Plaza location on its website. The Plaza owners have released a statement: “Taubman and Macerich, the owners of Country Club Plaza, and Nordstrom have mutually agreed not to move forward with the new Nordstrom store slated for the district. Taubman…
Nick’s Picks | Jayhawks, Royals and Election Day
Kansas City’s week ahead in news includes a championship game for the KU Jayhawks, opening day for the Kansas City Royals, local Election Day and groundbreaking for the KC Streetcar extension.
Dillard’s Said to be in Talks for Plaza Nordstrom Site
Dillard’s is negotiating with the owners of the Country Club Plaza to replace the Nordstrom project that has been stalled for two years, according to independent sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Dubliner Bids Farewell after 10 Years in P&L District
By Kevin Collison The Dubliner, one of the Power & Light District’s most prominent, locally-based tenants, closed Thursday after operating 10 years as, its co-owner lamented, the most “beautiful Irish pub in the Midwest. “I hope it remains an Irish pub,” Ryan Haverty said. “We all felt very lucky and honored to be able to…
How Kansas Could Lose Billions in Land Values as its Underground Water Runs Dry
The water in the Ogallala aquifer is worth billions of dollars to western Kansas, but it’s rapidly disappearing. And it’s been a challenge to find ways to slow the depletion.
Cleared for Takeoff: How Small Town Airports Elevate Communities
Small general aviation airports can drastically improve the growth and development of rural communities.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Pressed to Recuse Himself from Jan. 6 Cases
Two dozen congressional Democrats are calling for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from cases involving the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, following revelations his wife communicated with the Trump White House about overturning the election.
Downtown Council Launches New Resident Survey
The Downtown Council has launched its annual resident survey, a tool the organization says helps it identify and lobby for improvements desired by people who live in greater downtown. Jared Campbell, resident engagement manager for the Council community improvement district, said the results of last year’s survey, the first that had been done since 2013,…