News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
A Different View of Celebration at the Station This Memorial Day
Kansas City Symphony musicians reflect on the pivot from a live Celebration at the Station performance to a highlights broadcast on KCPT forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Art House: Pondering the Future of Film Following a Pandemic
Screenland Armour Theatre co-owner Adam Roberts and Kansas City filmmaker Anthony Ladesich ponder the future of film creation and exhibition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
KC Irish Fest Making Big Changes Due to Pandemic
Kansas City Irish Fest, which traditionally welcomes more than 100,000 weekend visitors to Crown Center, will take place in a series of smaller, “locally focused” community experiences in 2020.
A Germ Expert Offers Advice Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
An infectious disease specialist offers tips on how to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Couple Relocate Wellness Clinic from Crossroads to Calmer Digs in Union Hill
By Kevin Collison Chris Powell and Jennifer Kieltyka have left the bustle of the Crossroads District and found a quieter place for their acupuncture and wellness clinic by Union Cemetery near Crown Center. “The Crossroads was getting crowded and busy and we saw this building,” Kietyka said. “It’s a not too busy road and not…
Opportunity Zone Spotlights Downtown Shawnee
Shawnee is seeing some positive impact from its Opportunity Zone, including apartments under construction.
Pandemic Compounds Child Care Crisis During a Summer Like No Other
As the Kansas City area struggles to reopen the economy, job call-backs are exacerbating a child care crunch.
Historic Board of Ed Building Coming Down, Home for Kraft Murals Sought
By Kevin Collison Demolition of the historic former Board of Education building at 1211 McGee is expected to begin soon, although its owner remains open to finding a new home for the colorful mosaic murals adorning it by the late Arthur Kraft. Developer Jon Copaken of Copaken Brooks, which purchased the property last September, said…
KC Families Share How Ramadan Changed This Year
In this special project, three households in the Kansas City area share, in their own voices, what they have been doing to observe the month-long practice of prayer, fasting and community while at home.
Historic Board of Education Building is Being Demolished
Demolition of the historic former Board of Education building at 1211 McGee is expected to begin soon.