News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Owner of Closing Star Press Pavilion Wants to Play Ball with New Users
(Updated Feb. 24, Kessinger Hunter has listed the 344,000 square-foot soon-to-be vacated Star Press Building as available for lease) By Kevin Collison The Star may be exiting its big green-glass press pavilion at 16th and McGee next year, but the newspaper’s landlord said the two-block long structure won’t be going anywhere–unless the Royals might like…
Big Mood Swings Down on the Farm
A Purdue University study finds farmers are optimistic about 2020 harvest, thanks to a big crop, higher prices and government checks. But a Biden Presidency could change things.
Kansas Photographer’s Portraits Share Stories of Homeless Veterans
Kansas photographer Doug Barrett, whose work has gained international attention in recent months, has documented the lives of 75 homeless veterans in 16 states.
After the Stop: People of Color With Disabilities Face More Risks With Police
What do police stops look like for people of color who also intersect with the disability community?
Gourmet Grocery and Wine Shop Planned for Crossroads
By Kevin Collison A gourmet food, fine wine and spirits shop with roots in Atlanta is in the works for the Crossroads, bringing an additional grocery option for its rapidly growing residential population. Planning for a Savi Provisions franchise in the former YJ’s Snack Bar space at 130 W. 18th St. is well along, according…
Veterans Day Event at WWI Museum Includes Skydivers and KC Symphony
The Veterans Day celebration at the National World I Museum and Memorial starts soaring at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday when a parachute team featuring veterans from ages 28 to 96 descend to the North Lawn. The “Legacy Jump” begins a day that will include a free, socially-distant, outdoor keynote address by Bob Kendrick of the Negro…
curiousKC | Were There Segregated House Advertisements in KC?
Were local real estate advertisements segregated? curiousKC investigates.
Nick’s Picks | Election Day Fallout and Veterans Day Shape the Week Ahead
Nick’s Picks assesses Election Day results and looks ahead to Veterans Day and the upcoming holiday season.
Downtown Council Hopes to Open Homeless Camp Before Winter
By Kevin Collison With the homeless population swollen by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Downtown Council is looking to Lawrence for an idea to help shelter vulnerable people living outdoors before winter arrives. The organization of downtown business and property owners is seeking help from the city and Jackson County to fund a proposal that would…
Downtown Council Hopes to Open Homeless Camp Before Winter
The Downtown Council has proposed creation of a 25-tent homeless camp before winter to serve the surging numbers of homeless during the pandemic.