News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
New Strategy Hopes to Reanimate Disney Laugh-O-Gram Building
By Kevin Collison Backers of the effort to reanimate the historic Laugh-O-Gram building where Walt Disney got his start a century ago believe they finally have a winning strategy to complete the languishing project. The new plan calls for the building near 31st and Troost to be renovated for multiple uses: a small theater and…
Tap List | Emo, Beer and Leonardo DiCaprio
Here are this week’s new local Kansas City beer releases and events.
Census 2020: Why Some Parts of the KC Area Were So Hard to Count
Why was it so hard to count the hard-to-count areas in KC? An enumerator explains.
Kansas City’s World AIDS Day Mural Delivers a Message: Stigma = Hate
A new mural created by the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City seeks to destigmatize being HIV-positive.
Nick’s Picks | Your Guide for a Busy Week, and Holiday Season Ahead
Nick’s Haines offers your guide for a busy week in news, and a number of upcoming holiday season events.
Retired Religious Leaders Reflect on Their Careers
Two retired members of the clergy reflect on their careers.
Crown Center Holiday Celebration Ringing
Crown Center’s holiday season starts in earnest today with the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree and Santa’s arrival, although his sojourn at the Shops will be a uniquely 2020 experience. This year, it’s Claus vs. Covid and to protect both the jolly fat man and his young fans, Santa will be wearing a mask,…
Alone Together: How We Are Grieving the Loss of This Thanksgiving
How one family is grieving the loss of a traditional Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This St. Louis Artist Found Connection in a Time of Disconnection
Câmi Thomas didn’t expect to find connection or inspiration during a pandemic, but her latest work is a result of community support and honest conversations.
Downtown Council Drops Homeless Camp Idea, Welcomes Donations to Community Center
By Kevin Collison The Downtown Council’s efforts to help the homeless population got some good news this Thanksgiving week, tempering the collapse of its proposal to establish a temporary camp for emergency shelter this winter. A fundraiser led by engineering firm Burns & McDonnell raised $105,000 in cash and in-kind contributions to build a new…