Travis Meier

Travis Meier

Senior City Editor, KCtoday

Travis is a launch editor for KCtoday and is based in Kansas City, MO. He previously worked for local news stations such as FOX4KC after earning his degree at the Missouri School of Journalism. In his free time, he loves to mountain bike, play the saxophone, and talk extensively about coffee + urban design.

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Business
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream bought by Matt Shatto of Shatto Milk Company
Betty Rae’s Ice Cream’s new owner has goals to add more stores and increase distribution, according to an announcement from the company.
May 18, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Business
What’s the deal with The Roasterie’s rooftop airplane?
There’s a real-life cargo plane perched on top of The Roasterie’s factory cafe. Here’s when, how, and why it ended up there.
May 16, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Business
KC Made: How The Roasterie in KC influenced specialty coffee worldwide
This is the story of how a poor roaster in a Brookside basement became The Roasterie, and ultimately a global influence in specialty coffee.
May 16, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Play
20 murals in downtown Kansas City
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around KC’s downtown.
May 10, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Culture
Here’s the name and opening date for the Kansas City Zoo’s new aquarium
The 650,000-gallon aquarium will feature 8,000 animals, including sea otters, sharks, a sea turtle, and a giant Pacific octopus.
May 9, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Culture
Fresh Fridays in the City Market greets 2nd season with extended hours, more artists
Fresh Fridays kicks off in the River Market on May 5 and runs every first Friday of the month through September. This year, it has extended hours.
May 4, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Culture
March of the Monarchs returns with 18th & Vine festival
This community walk and festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 6 — the anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s first game with the Kansas City Monarchs in 1945.
May 4, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Culture
Hallmark holidays debunked: the stories behind Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
With Mother’s Day coming up and Father’s Day shortly after, here’s a look at the origins of these two “Hallmark holidays” — and how they actually have nothing to do with cards or TV channels.
May 2, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Events
Rodeo stampedes into Kansas City’s West Bottoms
Some of the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls will compete in rodeo events like bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, and bull riding — plus, attendees can enjoy a beer garden.
May 2, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Business
KC Made: KC-based Russell Stover celebrating 100 years of chocolate
Here’s the story about how one couple started a company out of their kitchen and ended up taking the gourmet chocolate industry by storm.
April 30, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Sports
These are the Chiefs’ 2023 NFL Draft picks
Each Draft pick has the opportunity to make an impact on Kansas City, but one of them already has a special relationship to the metro.
April 30, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
Last minute tips for the 2023 NFL Draft in Kansas City
Here’s how to get there, get in, and get involved with everything the NFL Draft has to offer in Kansas City.
April 26, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Food
Q+A: Meet Q39 executive chef Philip Thompson
Philip Thompson took over as Q39’s head chef in the beginning of 2022, following the long, award-winning legacy of founding chef Rob Magee.
April 23, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Development
UMKC planning pedestrian plaza and KC Streetcar stop development
During the State of the University address, Chancellor Mauli Agrawal announced a pedestrian plaza closed off to traffic as well as new buildings near the incoming streetcar stop.
April 20, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Food
Russell Stover breaks world record for largest box of chocolates
Was it real chocolate? Yes. Was it a functional box made out of cardboard? Yes. Did it smell scrumptious? Oh yeah.
April 18, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
KC Downtown Council’s Imagine 2030 plan focusing on outdoor spaces
The plan, resulting from years of community input, identified five key outdoor projects. Here’s more information on each project as well as updates.
April 18, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Food
The Big Biscuit renovates the Prairie Village location next to its headquarters
New additions include a 40-seat patio and a few artistic choices we loved. We went to check out the ribbon cutting over a cup of coffee.
April 14, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
Urban Hero Awards honor 5 people making a difference downtown KC
From the outdoors to the arts, education, and food industry, these folks are “honoring of the spirit and drive of the 22 neighborhoods that make up downtown Kansas City.”
April 14, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Parks and Recreation
Everything you need to know about Fountain Day
It’s the most wonderful time of the year.
April 13, 2023
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Bella Rainey
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City
Where are we after 1 year of KC Streetcar extension construction?
Here’s how far builders have gone (and how far they still have to go).
April 12, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
KC Made: How H&R Block shaped downtown Kansas City
Here’s the story of how a local company grew to a global enterprise — and ultimately used its success to give back to the community.
April 10, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
What’s underneath the largest NFL Draft stage at Union Station?
This draft will feature the largest theater stage in the event’s 87-year history.
April 10, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Q39 celebrates 9th anniversary with old favorites
Buffalo Cauliflower, anyone? How about dinner with the chef?
April 6, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Arts
KCtoday April Book Club: ‘Romantic Comedy’
Janine Kluckhohn is back with a book recommendation with scenes set in Kansas City.
April 4, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Culture
How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
April 3, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Elections
What’s on Kansas City’s 2023 municipal election ballot?
This primary election will help decide who makes the decisions at the local level — like development, city budgets, and street resurfacing.
March 31, 2023
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Travis Meier
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City
Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum taking flight in Atchison, KS
The museum combines STEM and history for interactive and engaging storytelling.
March 29, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Development
Development builds near the river with City Harvest apartments, Berkley Beer Garden
The two recently approved projects will add more residents and nightlife to the River Market and Berkley Riverfront.
March 29, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Events
Draw up plans for KC Design Week 2023
We’ll paint you a picture so you can conceptualize this annual celebration.
March 27, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Arts
Meet KC’s Morgan Cooper, creator of the show “Bel-Air”
Morgan Cooper had a lot to say about his home town and its influence on the “Fresh Prince” reinterpretation.
March 23, 2023
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