News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Pirate’s Bone Dropping Anchor at New Midtown Location
By Kevin Collison Pirate’s Bone Burger is opening a second location in Midtown this week, attracted by the planned streetcar extension and the opportunity to focus on serving takeout should Covid disrupt the restaurant industry again. “It’s been in the works for awhile,” said co-owner Zaid Consuegra. “Covid pushed us to find a non-serving environment…
New Eric Greitens Abuse Allegations Reignite GOP Fears of Losing Missouri Senate Seat
The prospect of Eric Greitens capturing the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate in Missouri was already terrifying to his party’s leaders. Those fears seemed to be confirmed on Monday, when the former governor’s ex-wife accused him of physically abusing her and his children.
New Visit KC Visitor Center Embraces Travelers
By Kevin Collison Stacey Smith, the manager of the new Visit KC welcome center at 1241 Main, embraces people wanting to know what there is to do in Kansas City–literally. The advocate of all things KC welcomes you with a hug and makes you feel like she’s hosting you in her living room, which is…
Nick’s Picks | The Madness of March in Sports, Politics and Entertainment
The NCAA Basketball Tournament, the Oscars and various political dramas will play out during the coming week in Kansas City.
A Missouri Radio Station Still Broadcasts Kremlin Programming, Even as Russia Invades Ukraine
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, so do broadcasts of what critics decry as Kremlin-funded propaganda on KCXL, a radio station in Liberty, Missouri. Pressure is mounting for KXCL to end broadcasts that have kept the station in business.
Fighting for Ukraine’s Independence Here in the Heartland
The Ukrainian Club of Kansas City moves away from cultural activities as members search for ways to support the war effort in their home country.
Hospital Infrastructure
This month, we hear from healthcare professionals about the toll recurring Covid-19 surges are taking on our healthcare system.
The KC Star Relocating Offices to Crown Center
By Kevin Collison The Kansas City Star is leasing 8,500 square-feet for its new offices in the 2405 Grand building at Crown Center, a steep decline from its peak when the paper owned 659,000 square feet of downtown real estate. The relocation to about a half floor in an upper level of the office tower…
The Post-Pandemic Health Care (Staffing) Crisis
KC health care workers tell all about the toll recurring COVID-19 surges took on them. And what they need.
Pennway Point Proposal Would Add Ferris Wheel to Downtown
By Kevin Collison An entertainment district at the south end of the Broadway viaduct that would include a 170-foot Ferris wheel, neon sign museum and food is the latest downtown proposal from developer Vince Bryant. The “Pennway Point” proposal is in the early stage of planning and would include the renovation of the former Carter…