Government

This Kansas gardener sued to sell fruit and honey; Now her town will allow urban farming

By Tommy Felts / September 26, 2023

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. [divide] Ottawa city officials are trying to strike a balance between people who want to produce food and the interests of…

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Report: NFL Draft festivities scored $164.3M in economic impact for Kansas City

By Tommy Felts / August 26, 2023

Despite the stress of feeding thousands of people, a propane tank running out, and a fryer overheating — plus paying the vendor fee — KC’s Wing Bar owner Keshia Clark said teaming up with the NFL Draft in April was definitely worth it for her business. “We saw in three days what one middle class…

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Royals preview ballpark of the future: Now they need to decide where to put it

By Tommy Felts / August 22, 2023

Editor’s note: The following story was published by KCUR, Kansas City’s NPR member station, and a fellow member of the KC Media Collective. Click here to read the original story or here to sign up for KCUR’s email newsletter. [divide] The Royals are choosing between a stadium and entertainment district in Kansas City’s East Village or in North Kansas City.…

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Toll project won’t just make Kansas’ most dangerous roadway safer, Davids says; it’ll be smarter

By Tommy Felts / August 17, 2023

OVERLAND PARK — Two new express lanes along U.S. 69 in south Johnson County are expected to boost businesses, consumers, economic development and tourism as Kansas continues to grow and global events like the 2026 World Cup are added to the region’s roster, said Sharice Davids. “It’s all connected — our entire state,” said U.S.…

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Hemp could be the next superfood: How one state-backed company is connecting farmers to retailers now

By Tommy Felts / August 12, 2023

Startland News’ Startup Road Trip series explores innovative and uncommon ideas finding success in rural America and Midwestern startup hubs outside the Kansas City metro.  [divide] AUGUSTA, Kansas — A Kansas company specializing in agricultural and industrial hemp hopes that a collaborative, educational approach in a burgeoning industry will benefit farmers, the environment, and end…

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