News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Endorsements Shift Kansas City’s Political Landscape
Even as the old guard of Kansas City politics made endorsements, newer groups like KC Tenants Power and Northland Strong shaped the 2023 City Council election.
Revised River Market Apartment Project Supported by Plan Commission
By Kevin Collison A revised development plan for the long-awaited Oaks River Market apartment project at Third and Grand was supported by the City Plan Commission Tuesday and the developer anticipates breaking ground before year’s end. Minneapolis-based Oaks Properties took over the apartment deal across from the City Market last year after an earlier version…
Kansas City Election Results: Here’s Your New City Council
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas won re-election, all but one incumbent was re-elected and seven newcomers were selected in Tuesday’s City Council election.
Missouri Farmers Embrace Practices to Protect Waterways
Missouri farmers are implementing sustainable practices that protect waterways and improve the sustainability of their operations.
Art in the Loop Kicks Off 10th Year in Downtown
The 2023 Art in the Loop program will kick-off Wednesday (June 21) at 5:30 p.m. with a special reception at the Kansas City Public Library Central Branch. The event will feature all of the 2023 visual and performance artists. Guests will be entertained with dance and music and the event is free and open to…
World Refugee Day Draws Diverse Mix of People and Businesses
Kansas City’s World Refugee Day event attracted a diverse mix of people, businesses and service providers to the Kansas City Public Library’s Northeast branch.
Kansas City Celebrates World Refugee Day
Kansas City’s third annual World Refugee Day celebration will take place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kansas City Public Library’s Northeast branch.
Things to Watch During June 20 Election in Kansas City
Kansas City has seen new political players, a worsening affordable housing crisis and escalating tensions with the state-controlled police department.
Reparations in KC
Kansas City is beginning a discussion about how it might make amends through reparations for inequities toward Black residents through reparations. Flatland In Focus will report on the deeply intentional work that’s already being done within the Black community, documenting the case for and possibilities around correcting racial gaps in health, wealth, homeownership, criminal justice…
Developer Rescues Historic Seiden’s Fur Building; What’s Next?
By Kevin Collison Developer Chris Sally has swooped in to save a long-neglected, historic building in the heart of downtown that had been slated to be demolished this week. The big question now is, what is he going to do with it? “We called the owner on Sunday and got it under contract yesterday,” Sally…