News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Nick’s Picks | Tax Day, Stadium Plans and Ransomware Attack
Tax Day, stadium tax fallout for the Royals and the Chiefs and an ongoing ransomware attack in Jackson County top the week’s news in Kansas City.
Solar vs. Soil Debate Brewing Near Lawrence
Opponents of a proposed 600-acre solar farm say they aren’t against solar power. But they oppose taking prime farmland out of agricultural production.
After Blowout Loss, How Can Stadium Issue Be Revisited?
Despite a blowout loss at the polls, political veterans say the Royals and Chiefs can come back with detailed, transparent stadium plans.
Here’s the Buzz on a Booming Business in Bees
Erik and Rachael Messner turned a growing passion for bees into a thriving family business with Messner Bee Farm on the eastern edge of Raytown.
Kansas City Homeowners Don’t Want to Sell. Here’s Why
If you’re looking to buy a home in Kansas City in today’s market, brace for higher mortgage rates, limited supply and tough competition.
Spring Cleaning the Sustainable and Charitable Way
Kansas Citians donated their gently used items to local charities through a drive-thru Un-Dumpster Day event at South Broadland Presbyterian Church.
Biden Proposes New Student Debt Relief Plan
President Joe Biden is rolling out a student debt forgiveness proposal that the White House believes is narrowly targeted enough to survive legal challenges.
Nick’s Picks | Solar Eclipse, Stadium Drama, Kansas Taxes
Nick’s Picks touts a solar eclipse, Chiefs and Royals stadium issues and tax relief in Kansas as the top the news in Kansas City this week.
Crossroads Small Biz Owners to Royals: Come Back With a Better Plan (And Put it in Writing)
Crossroads small business owners ponder the impact of the Kansas City Royals’ failed attempt to pass a sales tax to help build a downtown ballpark.
Evergy Struggles to Cut Carbon as Energy Demand Soars
Evergy is struggling to meet soaring demand for electricity in the Kansas City area. It’s complicating efforts to reduce carbon emissions amid climate change.