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The Crossroads Arts District is the metro’s biggest hub for creativity, and its restaurant scene is just the same, with innovative dishes available on seemingly every corner. Here’s where to find the best eats this neighborhood has to offer.
Kansas and Missouri children are more economically secure than many of their peers across the country, but the latest Kids Count report shows many are still struggling to access health insurance.
While the ruling will be appealed, Jackson County Judge Jerri Zhang's decision marks arguably the most legally significant move since Missourians approved an amendment protecting abortion rights in 2024. (@stlpublicradio.bsky.social)
A Lawrence - based artist reflects on the collegiality and humanity officials from Lawrence, Kansas, and the country of Algeria expressed though the exchange of gifts. The city of Lawrence gifted a piece of her art, without her knowing it, to celebrate Algeria's base camp in Lawrence,
This is the third iteration of G.I.F.T.’s Black-owned business guide. CEO Brandon Calloway said, in the past, when big events come to Kansas City, visitors stay and shop near areas that have been heavily promoted. These historically exclude where Black-owned businesses are concentrated.
In the second World Cup match in Kansas City Saturday night, Curaçao and Ecudor tied 0-0. Ecuador was heavily favored to win, but fans said they were still proud of their teams. Both teams need a next win to go on to the next round of World Cup play.
Ecuadorians from around the United States, as well as from Ecuador, are joining the local community to celebrate their teams appearance in the World Cup. Ecuador faces off with Curacao Saturday night.
KC Can Compost, a local composting nonprofit, has placed large orange bins at the FIFA Fan Festival so visitors can throw away organic waste -- aka garbage -- so it won't go into landfills. @startlandnews.com
In a nod to the soccer mania in Kansas City this summer with the World Cup, a West Bottoms developer is collaborating with public artists to make murals on West Bottoms buildings. @startlandnews.com
At the Algerian Delights bakery in Lenexa, Kansas, a crowd decked in the green and white colors of the Algerian soccer team mingled on the sidewalk, sat at small outdoor tables and on the hoods of cars Tuesday afternoon.
Those big orange cans at FIFA Fan Festival? A Kansas City nonprofit put them there to help deal with organic waste from the massive sporting event.
