News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
East-West Streetcar Could Cost $600M, Need New Funding Source
Kansas City needs a new local funding source if it wants to pursue an east-west streetcar expansion that would cost up to $600 million.
River Market Parking Woes Prompt Plan Commission to Oppose Apartment Tower
By Kevin Collison The proposed City Harvest apartment tower by the City Market, a City Hall priority for three years, stumbled over the ongoing challenge of parking in the area this week at the City Plan Commission. The Plan Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denial of the 300-unit project after hearing from River Market merchants…
Missouri’s Rapid Transition to Recreational Marijuana Pays Off
Recreational marijuana sales totaled $8.5 million in Missouri during the first three days ending on Sunday. That was more than twice as much as medical marijuana sales during the same period.
After Years of Resolve, Backwater Bridge to Become Leisure Destination
By Kevin Collison Mike Zeller’s dogged pursuit of his vision to convert a rusty backwater bridge in the West Bottoms into a major entertainment destination is expected to launch next month. On March 5, a crew from L.G. Barcus & Sons Construction is scheduled to begin removing rails and ties from the 118 year-old Rock…
Backwater Bridge in West Bottoms Set to Become Leisure Destination
Mike Zeller’s work to convert a rusty backwater bridge in the West Bottoms into a major entertainment destination is expected to launch next month.
El Laberinto de Medicaid: Defensores y Beneficiarios se Preparan para el Fin de la Cobertura Continua
For years, folks with Medicaid did not need to renew. But in April, reviews begin again following the end of continuous coverage linked to the pandemic.
Medicaid Maze: Advocates and Recipients Brace for End of Continuous Coverage
For years, folks with Medicaid did not need to renew. But in April, reviews begin again following the end of continuous coverage linked to the pandemic.
Kansas Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Incentivize Private Education with Public Funds
A new Kansas education bill would funnel money into unregulated, unaccredited private schools, with lawmakers saying the legislation would protect parental authority.
Redevelopment Site Near Potential Ballpark Listed in East Crossroads
By Kevin Collison A strategic property is for sale in the East Crossroads, a one-acre site at 18th and Holmes that would be well-located should the Royals get their wish to build their ballpark downtown. The former Kansas City Tent & Awning properties at 1813-31 Holmes have been listed by Cushman & Wakefield for an…
Passing the Baton | Alvin Brooks on Connecting the Black Community With Police
Alvin Brooks shares the story behind the creation of the AdHoc Group Against Crime, part of the “Passing the Baton” series.