Kansas City Scouting: Developer Talk, MAGA Rebuke & Local Fare

For evening readers we wanted to share more than a few news items we've been checking that aren't exactly groundbreaking but STILL deserve a look . . .

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Toy Train Constant Refrain

KC Streetcar Authority approves proposal to begin 18th Street streetcar study

The Kansas City Streetcar Authority (KCSA) Board approved a proposal Thursday to begin a streetcar feasibility study to potentially create an east/west line along 18th Street.

Golden Ghetto Gets Sludge Warning

Public health advisory issued due to sewer overflow near Leawood treatment facility

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has issued a public health advisory Thursday due to a sewer overflow near a treatment facility in Leawood, Kansas.

South Side Respite

New coffee spot keeps the restaurant news percolating

"I learned to bake pastries in Brazil but my approach to coffee is European."

RINO Redux

John Danforth: We must stand up against the bully in the Oval Office | Opinion

Former Missouri GOP Senator John C. Danforth urges public action against Trump's bullying with foreign leaders, calling for Americans to condemn him.

Baller Battle Begins

Border War set: Specifics announced for Mizzou-Kansas football matchup

For the first time in nearly 20 years, the Kansas Jayhawks will travel to Columbia, Missouri, for a matchup on the gridiron.

Payback For Suburbs

Overland Park residents can apply for property tax rebate starting this weekend

Overland Park, Kansas, homeowners can apply for the city's property tax rebate program starting June 1. Applications are due in July.

Slighted On The Outskirts

Downtown Shawnee businesses, residents await development completion

The first phase of the Johnson Drive Streetscape Project was scheduled to be completed by the end of May. However, a city spokesperson said it likely won't meet that deadline.

Dish From The Dotte

Iconic KCK burger drive-in reopens under new ownership

A historic burger joint is back open in Kansas City, Kansas' Armourdale neighborhood after closing during the pandemic.

Hype Machine Restarts

Details: FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off in Kansas City with community celebration

The public is invited to a massive Kansas City Kickoff party on June 22, 2025.

Small Biz Sweats Construction

'Hoping we can make it': Downtown Overland Park businesses talk impact of farmers market construction

Owners of Brew Lab and Viona's Italian Bistro in downtown OP say their business has gone down about 40 to 45% since construction on the city's new farmers market closed Marty Street six weeks ago.

Cowtown Canoli Exposed

Kansas City's Annual Italian Fest Dish Preview

Kansas City Italian Festival Committee Member Frank Ancona and Kansas City Italian Festival Entertainment Director Jerry Vivano join Shane and Kerrigan in the My KC LIVE kitchen.

Kansas Bows To Kemper Clan . . . 

Public hearing set Thursday night over American Royal project in KCK

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a public hearing over the American Royal project on Thursday night.

Developing . . .