The Kansas City Friday News Potpourri

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And so, this Friday afternoon we remember not to forget our passion for linking goodness and sharing some of the most important local news stories of the day after the jump . . .


Afternoon Traffic Tragedy

Motorcyclist dies in crash on I-435

A motorcyclist died in a crash on Friday in the area of northbound I-435 and northeast Parvin Road. The crash happened at about 5:51 p.m. KCTV5 News is working to gather more information about the circumstances of the crash. No other information is available at this time. Copyright 2018 KCTV (Meredith Corp.)

More Space For Ongoing Infestation Of Midtown Kansas City Hipsters

Pabst, Pendergast buildings in Crossroads will be new Aparium hotel - Kansas City Business Journal

Two historic buildings in the Crossroads Arts District are expected to reopen in October as a four-story, 131-room boutique hotel. Chicago-based Aparium Hotel Group bought the side-by-side Pabst and Pendergast buildings in 2015. They were part of the estate of late Crossroads developer Tom Levitt, who died in 2009.

Deadly Chase Aftermath

Man who took off from police killed after car hits tree in KCK

Police in Kansas City, KS are investigating a fatal wreck that happened overnight on Friday. Dispatch says the wreck occurred at 27th and Longwood around 3 a.m. Kansas City, KS police discovered a car that was in the middle of the street.

Part Deux Of A Talk With The Old Boss

Seg. 1: Former Mayor Barnes On Kansas City Growth & Neglect. Seg. 2: KC's Black Panther Legacy.

Much of the credit for Kansas City's current downtown boom can be placed at the feet of former Mayor Kay Barnes, whose efforts culminated in the creation of the Power and Light District and the construction of the Sprint Center. Nevertheless, parts of town east of Troost still struggle for invesment and redevelopment.

Local Traffic Trouble Explained

I-470 project expected to cause major traffic delays

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin bridge work on the I-470/I-70 interchange at 8 p.m. Friday, and that is expected to cause major traffic delays. According to MoDOT, delays could reach up to 75 minutes during the height of rush hour and even more if an accident occurs.

South Kansas City Traffic Tragedy

Kansas City man killed after being struck by vehicle on Longview Road

One person died in a wreck on Longview Road and Applewood in Kansas City. The wreck happened shortly after 10 p.m. on Thursday night. Lance R. Shope, 60, was identified as the man killed. Police say Shope crossed the roadway in the path of a Chevrolet Tahoe that was heading westbound.

Courthouse Old School No Go

Jackson County Legislators May Ditch Tax Proposal Meant To Help Elderly Homeowners

A new property tax to help seniors stay in their homes seemed like such a good idea in April that the entire Jackson County Legislature co-sponsored the ordinance to put it on the November ballot. Now it is likely that legislators will repeal the ordinance at its Monday meeting, killing the program before it gets off the ground.

Hard Pass For Sears Amid Hard Times Thanks To Amazon

Sears building at former Metcalf South site is for lease - Kansas City Business Journal

Nearly a year after closing, the former Sears and Sears Auto Center in Overland Park at 9701 Metcalf Ave. is still on the market for lease. Sears once anchored the now defunct Metcalf South shopping center, which was mostly demolished and is being redeveloped by Columbia-based The Kroenke Group and Kansas City-based Lane4 Property Group.

Show-Me Trouble Brewing

McCaskill warns tariffs could inflate prices at Boulevard beer | The Kansas City Star

Sen. Claire McCaskill stopped at Kansas City's Boulevard brewery Friday to talk about the economic impact of President Donald Trump's trade policy and retaliatory tariffs with China. McCaskill is up for reelection against Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley

Kansas Kitty Journalism

Watch the Kansas travel piece starring a famous internet cat | The Wichita Eagle

He swam in Wilson Lake. He sailed at Cheney Reservoir. He rode the Q-Line in Wichita, and while here, he also played Jenga in a downtown coffee shop and checked out the Wichita Riverfest. He did not, however, jump out of a plane over a Kansas field with his person, JJ Yosh.

More Local Economic Trouble

New 'Vice' documentary features two Missouri plants

A documentary from the HBO series "Vice" features two Missouri plants that have been affected by President Donald Trump's trade policies and tariffs. For one plant, the tariffs have been a lifeline; for the other, it's driving a nail into the business. "Trump's Trade War" explores the reality in both those plants and others across the U.S.

Kansas City Newsie Smarty Sent To Progressive Ivy Leauge J-School

KCUR's Alex Smith Awarded Prestigious Media Fellowship At Harvard

KCUR health reporter Alex Smith has been awarded a week-long media fellowship at Harvard Medical School to support his reporting on the opioid crisis and pain management. Smith will join a handful of other journalists in September to study the science and treatment of pain with top scientists and clinicians.

And this is another OPEN THREAD for right now . . .