News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Residence, Short-Term Rentals Planned for East Crossroads Building
By Kevin Collison A three-story industrial building in the East Crossroads would be enlarged and converted to a private residence and three short-term rental units under a plan endorsed by the City Plan Commission Tuesday. The owner, who was not identified at the Plan Commission hearing, intends to add a fourth floor to the vacant…
New Taxes on Recreational Marijuana, Airbnbs Win Voter Approval Across Kansas City
Customers purchasing recreational marijuana in Kansas City and neighboring municipalities will pay a 3% local tax on those retail sales, on top of the 6% state tax, following Tuesday’s election. New taxes and fees on short-term rentals also received Kansas City voter approval.
The Resonant Legacy of Pipe Organs in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence has an honored place in the world of pipe organs. It is home to both Reuter Organ Co. and one of the nation’s largest university organ departments.
Incentives Increased for $91M AT&T Apartment Project
By Kevin Collison The renovation of the 13-story former AT&T building at 500 E. Eighth St. into 263 apartments is back on financial track after a city development agency increased its incentive package last week. The $91 million project, which is near the potential East Village ballpark site, had its property tax abatement hiked from…
Truman Library Makes Plans to Host Hiroshima Trees
Descendants of trees that survived the Hiroshima atomic bomb that helped end World War II are expected to be planted at the Truman Library sometime in 2024.
Do Good Co. Returns with Fresh Look and Style After Brief Pause
By Kevin Collison Do Good Co. has reopened following a makeover guided by its new manager and if you’re in the market for a lightly-used Christian Dior or Chanel garment, it’s the “vintage sustainable boutique” for you. The shop at 413 E. 18th St. in the East Crossroads was opened a couple years ago by…
Missouri Sees Surge in Cannabis Jobs After Legalization Vote
The number of licenses Missouri approves for new cannabis industry employees each month has quadrupled since November.
Nick’s Picks | Local Election Day, Trump Indictment
This week’s news highlights include local Election Day and criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.
Tin Roof Expands to Old Riot Room Space, Site of Westport Tragedy
By Kevin Collison The Westport building heavily damaged in the December 2021 tragedy where three people died in an accident has been rebuilt to house an expanded Tin Roof music club. The new venue opened last weekend and is located where the old Riot Room operated at 4048 Broadway. That well-known music club closed in…
I’m a Solo Ager and I’ve Hired a Death Doula
Erica Manfred, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer, hired a death doula to help her navigate the complexities of dying.