Kansas City Double Nice Before Sunrise
Just a quick check-in with our late night/early morning denizens and a glimpse at more than a few uplifting, possibly useful an nicer local news links that don't really fit anywhere else on this blog.
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Grow with us: The Rolling Garden plants perennial vibes from its new North KC shop
A houseplant oasis on wheels is putting down roots in the Iron District as the small business' life cycle sprouts new opportunities for owners Tryce Nelson and Steven Morrill. "We've rolled all over Kansas City this past year - popping up at wineries, breweries, coffee shops, universities, events," said Nelson, who co-founded The Rolling Garden alongside his partner Morrill.
They love Kansas City BBQ and Mexican food. They combined them in this new restaurant
Two of the partners in the new Barbacoa are Mexican American brothers who grew up on traditional Mexican cuisine and Kansas City barbecue. Now they are combining those two influences in their new Troost Avenue restaurant. While barbecue may mean "sauce" to many Kansas Citians, to Barbacoa's owners it means slow cook using smoke, "searing proteins with real flames."
KSHB 41 News Anchor Lindsay Shively announces baby number 2 is on the way
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - KSHB 41 News Anchor Lindsay Shively is welcoming a new member to her family. Shively announced Tuesday morning on KSHB 41 News that she is pregnant with her second child. "My husband, daughter and I are so excited to tell you we will welcome our second child this fall," Shively said.
It's free! What you need to know to get into the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City
Hide Transcript Show Transcript WELL, WE ARE LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY FROM ONE OF THE BIGGEST NIGHTS IN THE NFL. THE WORK HAS ALREADY STARTED. OUTSIDE UNION STATION CAME TONIGHT'S JACKSON KURTZ IS THERE TONIGHT TO HELP YOU PLAN IT ALL OUT. UNION STATION IS ABOUT TO LOOK A WHOLE LOT DIFFERENT.
Plaza Rotary Club supports The Sewing Labs entrepreneurs with microloans
Abby HooverManaging Editor The Plaza Rotary Club recently launched a Microloan Program for entrepreneurs at The Sewing Labs, making students' small business dreams one step closer. The pilot program is a collaboration between the Plaza Rotary Club, AltCap, and CHES, Inc., with the goal of advancing economic equity in Kansas City.
Local Artist Commemorates Super Bowl Win Infusing Championship Confetti into Her Art - In Kansas City
From T-shirts to newspaper clippings to a snapshot of the crowd gathered outside Union Station for the Super Bowl parade, most Kansas Citians have one relic or another to commemorate the Chiefs' victory in Super Bowl LVII. But not many of those items are made with materials directly from the Chiefs' Super Bowl journey.
Unregistered runner, who also happens to be a goose, crashes Kansas City half marathon
Rock the Parkway is a yearly tradition in Kansas City. It's a beloved half marathon and 5K along Kansas City, Missouri's historic Ward Parkway.Runners in 2023 got a little more than flat terrain and a fun downhill finish at this year's event. An unregistered participant, who also happens to be a goose, crashed the party.
In Your Corner For Hope throws down against domestic violence at the Uptown
Photo by Dominic Pellettierre "You can't kill me, motherf*cker," says Christy Martin, standing within the vinyl pedestal squared by four ropes. The former world champion isn't fighting another competitor these days, but she persists ahead with knockout power during her keynote speeches, countering the taboo behind domestic violence and mental health.
Men's, women's international basketball teams to compete in Kansas City
The NCAA tournament wrapped up a couple of weeks ago, but Kansas City area basketball fans will get to see a new tournament in downtown this summer. All new international basketball tournaments, men and women's, will be coming to Municipal Auditorium this summer.
As Kansas City grew, so grew the City Market
Michael BushnellPublisher Building the imposing new City Hall at Fifth and Main streets required the installation of roughly 60 circular caissons, five feet across, to support the massive structure. The building, Kansas City's second City Hall, opened it door for service in 1892 under the leadership of then Kansas City Mayor W.
Foodie Find: Boulevard Brewing's Ronald McDonald House Community Crowler - In Kansas City
Beer fans can raise a glass to Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Kansas City with a purchase of a crowler from Boulevard Brewing Company throughout April. Simply stop by the Boulevard Beer Hall, visit the Test Bar-where Boulevard offers unreleased beers, Quirks, and Fling co*cktails-and pick your favorite test brew to take home in...
Kansas City Symphony's Celebration at the Station returns this summer
The Kansas City Symphony has officially announced the return of Celebration at the Station for 2023.Bank of America sponsors this year's event which, of course, be held at Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial, The Symphony's free concert event takes place Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Hopefully, we'll have more for the morning update . . . STAY TUNED!!!
