News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Missouri Capitol Showdown Looms Over Kansas City Landfill
The prospect of a landfill on the edge of Kansas City near a golf course community has pitted several mayors against a company with an army of lobbyists.
Puttery, ‘Uniquely Themed’ Miniature Golf, Rolling into Plaza
(Editor’s note: This article originally was published March 14, 2022. Construction has begun on the project and a Fall opening is anticipated.) By Kevin Collison Puttery, an “immersive” entertainment concept that adds cocktails, technology and food to the classic miniature golf game is coming to the Country Club Plaza, a much-needed addition to the Plaza…
Nick’s Picks | Big 12 Tournament, KCI Traffic Snarls
The Big 12 basketball tournament will dominate a busy week in Kansas City.
Tribe Owner Opens ‘Block 15’ Sports Bar in River Market
(Editor’s note: The article originally was published May 26, 2022. Block 15 Tavern and Exchange is now open) By Kevin Collison One of the founder’s of Tribe, the popular River Market international street food place, has opened a sports bar across the street at 311 Delaware with hopes to resolve a minor identity crisis at…
Thank You Walt Disney Project Secures $2M in Federal Funds
A decades-long effort to redevelop Walt Disney’s original Laugh-O-Gram animation studios will receive $2 million in federal funding.
Plan Back for Mid-Rise Apartment Project in River Market
By Kevin Collison Developer Taylor McKee has resumed his proposal for a 10-story apartment project at Fourth and Broadway in the River Market and plans to begin construction by late spring. What’s now an 88-unit project first was proposed two years ago, and McKee still intends to build the $21 million development without seeking tax…
Crypto Company’s Cryptic Foray Blocked in Rural Kansas
A small rural Kansas town has rallied against plans to build a crypto mining facility.
Lux Living Proposes 30-Story Apartment and Hotel Project
By Kevin Collison A proposal for a 30-story residential and hotel tower at the northeast corner of Wyandotte and 14th adjacent to the historic Power & Light Building has been submitted to the city by Lux Living. The plan submitted by the St. Louis developer calls for a building that would include 300 apartments and…
Lux Living Proposes 30-Story Skyscraper Next to Power & Light Building
Lux Living has submitted a proposal for a 30-story apartment and hotel tower adjacent to the historic Power & Light Building.
Kansas Last in Nation on Mental Health Ranking
The annual State of Mental Health in America report found that Kansas ranks lowest of all states for mental health care.