Eric Adler

“They asked for a sword, and we said, ‘Well, we do have swords, but we can’t give them away because they’re museum artifacts,’” said Todd Arrington, forced to resign as head of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home.

Despite questions on this point, wrapping the KC Streetcar is not free at all. The cost for a full wrap: $13,000 to $15,000.

Cody Robinson, a Kansas City father of two, took first place in the hot air balloon racing competition held last year at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

A local preservation group called the prospect of demolition disappointing and characterized the last several years as a case of “demolition by neglect.”

Special occasions. A kind gesture in a moments of sadness. Friendly faces. Some called Cafe Trio their “Cheers” and this week reflected on why they have loved the restaurant so much.

“The concept really needs some refreshing to really go forward,” one of the original owners said.

“There’s going to be a lot of lawsuits. Like everbody and their mother is about to file a . . .lawsuit,” First Amendment attorney Max Kautsch said.

Cashus Riley worked in the KC Power & Light District for years, and said in a lawsuit that he and other Black employees were treated unfairly by white supervisors.

“Katie Allen’s statement that he deserved to die is absolutely reprehensible,” said Ty Masterson, Kansas Senate president.

In years past, any attempt to breach what is known as the Plaza bowl — with building heights no more than three stories at the center — had been met with opposition and even anger.