Every colored outline is another opportunity to snoop. | Photo via City of Kansas City
Let’s be honest — whether you’ve scoped out your neighbor’s Zillow listing or sleuthed through an old Facebook photo album, we all do a little casual snooping.
Enter KCMO’s Parcel Viewer, a city-run website that gives you the scoop on properties all over town. Yes, it’s technically a planning tool. But have you ever passed a mystery construction site and wondered, “What are they building?” Or wanted to know who actually owns that abandoned house on the corner? This is your new go-to for assistance channeling the likes of Hercule Poirot or Jessica Fletcher.
How to play detective
Start simple. Type in any address to find out trash day, council district, police patrol zone, school district, HOA info, and more.
Curious about Airbnbs on your block? Click “Layers” and select the green house icon to reveal registered short-term rentals.
Want to know where your tax dollars are going? Under “Projects,” check the box for “Capital Projects” or open the dedicated viewer to spot planned + on-going work, like the streetcar extensions.
Happy sleuthing, Kansas City. Got a juicy find? Send it our way — we promise to keep your identity classified.
Events
Events
Wednesday, June 4
Music in the Garden | 6-8 p.m. | Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs | Free, RSVP | Unwind amid the tropical fronds in this greenhouse setting, featuring local musicians and a plant bar menu boasting local brews and charcuterie boards.
Thursday, June 5
Art in the Loop Kick-Off Event | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library — Central Branch | Free, RSVP | Kick off this annual curated outdoor exhibition by mixing + mingling with this year’s artists, before a few sneak peek performances.
Friday, June 6
Replicake: Pastry Pop-Up | 6-8 p.m. | Belger Crane Yard Gallery | Menu price | Try a tasty “replicake” of specific works in the exhibition (a la Netflix’s “Is It Cake?”) from chef Natasha Goellner of Mulberry and Mott.
Saturday, June 7
Liberty Quilt Walk | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Quilting Is My Therapy, Liberty | Free | Wander the historic downtown to see quilts on display and recieve a free quilt block pattern at each store you visit, plus stop in for free demonstrations.
Waldo Brews Tour | 12-6 p.m. | Multiple locations | $17+ | Sip your way through the neighborhood with eight stops featuring discounted drinks, like $5 signature cafe items at Front Range and $3 draft pints at Tommy’s.
2025 Donate Life Legacy Walk | 6-9 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial | Free | Raise awareness about the importance of registering as organ, eye, and tissue donors with a live concert, food trucks, and a self-paced walk along the Tribute Trail.
Sunday, June 8
Show Me KC Schools Summer Games Fundraiser | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, NKC | $43+ | Support access to public education with a pickleball tournament and 50/50 raffle to raise $35,000 to support families in Kansas City.
Meet Levee Park, the KC Current’s newly announced addition to its 10-year Berkley Riverfront re-imagining — offering even more waterfront trails and overlooks, children’s play areas, and new performance spaces. See the renderings for yourself.
Eat
A 60s-style burger joint in Olathe is being revived as a European-style cafe come July. Once the site of Tastee Freez (...Tastee Treat or Tastee Foodz, depending on who you ask), Dolce Caffè will take over 435 S. Parker St. selling gluten-free, handcrafted pastries in a specialty espresso bar setting. (Kansas City Star)
Announced
Also cooking up in KC, a West Coast-inspired sustainable seafood and raw bar is cropping up in downtown Parkville’s former Frank’s Italian restaurant. The Parker Hollow is the latest venture by the renowned culinary team behind Smithville’s Justus Drugstore and Black Dirt. Take a sneak peek at the menu. (Startland News)
Biz
One business headquartered in the Kansas City Metro made this year’s Fortune 500 list. Merriam’s Seaboard came in at No. 439, while other regional entities like AMC Entertainment Holdings, Euronet Worldwide, Evergy, H&R Block, and UMB Financial made the Fortune 1000 on this ranking of the biggest US companies by revenue. Ka-ching.
Civic
As his first and only term winds to a close this year, Mayor Tyrone Garner of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas is looking for a successor. Meet the six candidates set to appear on August’s primary ballots. (Kansas City Star)
Sports
Jac Caglianone made his major league debut last night as the Royals faced off against I-70 rivals, the St. Louis Cardinals. See how the rookie fared against fellow highly-anticipated franchise debuts over the years, including Bo Jackson and Alex Gordon. (Kansas City Star)
Seasonal
Summer’s more fun when you can actually hear it. Whether it’s ocean waves or outdoor movies, get back in the moment with this crowd-favorite hearing aid that packs dual processing tech for the ultimate clarity. Bonus: The 45-day trial means no risk if you’re not into it.*
Pets
Sundays For Dogs began when a veterinarian couldn’t find food she trusted for her own dog — so she made one. Try real, clean dog food for 50% off.*
Post of the Day
Try saying “cotton-top tamarins” three times fast — or better yet, swing by and meet the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium’s newest twin arrivals. These pint-sized primates are the latest in the zoo’s baby boom, and you can spot them in the Sobela Ocean Aquarium (bonus points if you bring your own little monkeys along).
Games
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
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