News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Crown Center Area Attractions Combine for Special ‘StayKCation’
A group of neighboring downtown attractions calling themselves the Crown Center District are working together to become an easy vacation destination for families and anyone else stuck at home this summer by the pandemic. What’s being called the “StayKCation” is offering a special package where people can stay at the Westin Kansas City at Crown…
Birthing Battle | Helping Hands
Research continues to corroborate claims that integrating birth experts such as midwives and doulas helps curb rising maternal and infant mortality rates.
The Filter Ep. 6 | ‘Melanin’
Have you ever heard of colorism or featurism? This episode tackles what these forms of discrimination look like. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)
Made in KC Joining New Martini Corner Project, Leaving Crossroads
By Kevin Collison Made in Kansas City is relocating from the Crossroads to 31st and Oak where it will be the anchor tenant in the $4 million renovation of the old Linwood Ice Cream building. The Kansas City artisan collective plans to take most of the first floor of the two-story building at 325 E….
Considering Homeschooling? Here’s What You Need To Know
More families are considering homeschooling as uncertainty mounts about schools reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Study Seeks to Reunite River Market and Columbus Park
(Updated Nov. 10, 2020: The Downtown Council and the city are holding a self-guided public open house from Nov. 11 through Nov. 29 to provide people an opportunity to learn more about the Bridging Park & Market study and offer their input. “The goal is for residents and visitors to experience a more livable, safe…
Small Groups Are Forming ‘Quarantine Bubbles’ To Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
Quarantine bubbles can effectively limit the risk of contracting the coronavirus while allowing people to have much needed social interactions with their friends and family.
KC Live! at Bat Today for Royals Season Opener
It’s batter-up today for Kansas City Live! as the downtown venue hosts a Royals season opener party, its biggest sports-watching event since Covid-19 disrupted the Big 12 Tournament in mid-March. “We’ve been open for awhile and had local bands, doing it cautiously and following the city guidelines,” said Jason Bradley, director of entertainment and production…
Denver-Based Atomic Drops Biscuit on Westport
By Kevin Collison Denver-based Atomic Provisions has launched a culinary assault on Westport that between biscuit dishes, ice cream and New York-style pizza should satisfy the heartiest of eaters from sunup until long after dark. The latest dining transplant from the Mile High City to Westport is housed in the renovated, century-old former City Ice…
Left-Wing Groups Take Up Arms in Name of Abolitionist John Brown
Some left-wing groups in Kansas and Missouri are taking up arms for community protection in the face of systemic social injustice.