News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Plaza Tennis Center Under New Management Amid Country Club Plaza Uncertainty
The Plaza Tennis Center will be operated by the United States Tennis Association-Missouri Valley after Genesis Health Clubs defaulted on a management contract.
If Voters OK Ballpark Sales Tax, Royals Will Ask KC and Missouri for More
The Kansas City Royals are in talking with Kansas City officials and Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to fill a $700 million funding gap for a downtown ballpark.
Push to Plant Trees in Kansas City Takes Root
Trees are being planted in Kansas City at an unprecedented pace, putting the city in the front ranks of American cities aggressively fighting climate change.
Nick’s Picks | Crime, Punishment and Other KC News
This week’s news outlook is dominated by crime updates involving gun violence in the Kansas City area, the stadium tax vote and daylight saving time.
Why We Are Glad We Started Social Security Benefits at 62
Experts say you should avoid taking reduced Social Security payments at 62 unless you need the money immediately. That ignores the value of a key asset. Time.
Harvesting Change | Advocating for Family Farms
Patchwork Family Farms provides vital links in the local food chain, relieving farmers from the stress of processing, packaging and marketing to customers.
Kansas City Chiefs Share Arrowhead Stadium Wish List
The Kansas City Chiefs have unveiled an $800 million plan to renovate Arrowhead Stadium if Jackson County voters approve a sales tax extension on April 2.
5 Companies Own 8,000 Kansas City Area Homes, Creating Intense Competition for Residents
Kansas City homebuyers are bidding against mega-corporations for houses. This is how out real estate investment impacts local communities.
Some Cities Rethinking Technology that Listens for Gunshots
Some cities are cutting ties with the company behind ShotSpotter, a technology that tracks the sound of gunshots. Kansas City has used ShotSpotter since 2012.
Restaurants Become Cornerstones of Troost Renaissance
Kansas City’s historic racial dividing line, Troost Avenue, is emerging as the home of a diverse mix of restaurants, pointing to a brighter future.