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...