Mike Sherry

Flatland, Kansas City PBS

Recent Articles by Mike Sherry

Tough Chiefs loss propels Kansas City artist to launch winning business

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by AltCap, an ally to underestimated entrepreneurs that offers financing to businesses and communities that traditional lenders do not serve. The Kansas City Chiefs came up one win short of entering the Super Bowl when they lost by a field goal to the Cincinnati Bengals in January…

Before restaurant’s debut, this KC founder’s expansion was threatened by predatory loans

Editor’s note: The following story was originally published by AltCap, an ally to underestimated entrepreneurs that offers financing to businesses and communities that traditional lenders do not serve. There’s nothing quite like the crackling warmth at the heart of a campsite. “I just love what the fire does,” said Amante Domingo. “It brings people around,…

Supporters-turned critics: Sales tax for east side projects ‘went off the rails’; KCMO mayor defends effort’s progress

Editor’s note: This in-depth reporting project was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. Revenue flows in faster than it gets disbursed for projects If you…

Massive new cancer center planned for KCK heralds region’s emergence as a life sciences powerhouse

Editor’s note: This story was originally published by Kansas City PBS/Flatland, a member of the KC Media Collective, which also includes Startland News, KCUR 89.3, American Public Square, The Kansas City Beacon, and Missouri Business Alert. Click here to read the original story. ‘Transformational event of unparalleled impact’ The Children’s Mercy Research Institute stands like a lighthouse…