Ask Aimee: Does Saying Your Sorry Help You Get Out of Traffic Tickets?
Q: “Aimee, my cousin swears that if you say sorry to a traffic cop when you get pulled over, it helps your chances of not getting a ticket. Is that…
What’s Going On with the Kansas Supreme Court?
If you’ve caught headlines about a plan to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and thought, “Wait, we don’t already do that?”, you're not alone. Here’s what’s really happening, why it matters,…
UPDATE: City Manager Brian Platt Fired After Whistleblower Verdict – But the Drama Isn’t Over
Well, it’s official: Kansas City’s embattled City Manager, Brian Platt, has been fired. Just a few weeks after a Jackson County jury awarded Chris Hernandez nearly $930,000 in a whistleblower…
Kansas City Is Getting the World’s First Barbecue Museum (Because of Course We Are)
There are certain things that just make sense—like the fact that the world’s first BBQ museum is opening in Kansas City. On April 12, the Museum of BBQ will open…
Behind the Ballot: A Big Ask for Our Schools
Last week, we looked at the city’s proposal to extend a public safety sales tax - largely to fund a new municipal jail. This week, we’re zooming in on something closer…
A Kansas City St. Patrick’s Day Guide: Have Fun, Stay Safe, and Avoid Legal Trouble
Kansas City knows how to throw a St. Patrick’s Day party. From the downtown parade to the legendary Snake Saturday in North Kansas City, the celebrations here are as good…
