Shriners, Baptists Cancel Big KC Conventions Because of Covid
By Kevin Collison
Two major conventions scheduled to come to downtown Kansas City this summer, the Shriners International and National Baptists, have cancelled because of...
With Building Restrooms Closed, Downtown Council Organizes Relief for Homeless
By Kevin Collison
With so many downtown private and public building restrooms closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it's practically impossible for homeless people to...
WyCo Considers $2M Share in West Bottoms Bridge Entertainment/Trail Project
By Kevin Collison
It's show me the money time for an ambitious proposal to convert the old Rock Island Railroad Bridge over the Kaw River...
Burnt End BBQ Coming to Crown Center, Milano Exiting After 30 Years
Burnt End BBQ and Starbucks are taking over the Milano Italian Dining space at Crown Center later this year, ending what had been a...
Rec Deck Adds New Level of Fun to Boulevard Beer Hall
By Kevin Collison
As if you weren't having enough fun already at the Boulevard Beer Hall.
Starting soon, the historic building that began operations in 2016...
Pioneering East Crossroads Apartment Project Kicks Off Construction
By Kevin Collison
Construction of a $72 million East Crossroads apartment development in the works for 16 months is scheduled to begin today with the...
Westin Hopes New Lobby Bar and Restaurant Becomes City Destination
By Kevin Collison
The Westin Crown Center, a downtown hospitality fixture since 1973, has completely renovated its former lobby restaurant and bar with an eye...
Kansas City Streetcar Celebrates the Witching Hour–After Nap Time
By Kim Mueller
Halloween came early Wednesday when the Kansas City Streetcar Authority began celebrating the holiday after lunch by handing out treats to little...
KC Rapper Charges First Friday Crowd Up on Battery Tour
By Kim Mueller
AY knows his easy laugh and genuine smile will attract overflowing crowds to his rap concert at this week's First Friday when...
Flashcube Building Apartment Project Expects to Start Early 2019
By Kevin Collison
The planned redevelopment of the historic "Flashcube" building into apartments has hit a "profound" budget jump due to price increases for construction...
