Recap: Last week in Midtown Kansas City (Oct. 12 – Oct. 19)

Central Patrol Police Office James Schriever voiced support for the renewal and expansion of the Main Street CID today.

Central Patrol Police Office James Schriever voiced support for the renewal and expansion of the Main Street CID,

Last week we brought you Midtown Kansas City stories about the future of Kemper Arena, a legal action on Armour Boulevard, and the renewal of the Main Street CID.

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The city continued to ponder the future of Kemper Arena, and whether it makes more sense to reuse it or tear it down.

Main Street business and neighborhood supporters asked the city to renew the Main Street Community Improvement District.

A battle over Section 8 apartments and crime on Armour Boulevard escalated this week when a federal court action alleged city officials tried to force poor black residents out of the Hyde Park area.

With increasing national news about the Ebola virus, The University of Kansas Hospital said it was testing a patient for the disease, but later said the tests were negative.

Our real estate experts had some advice for those wondering whether now is the time to list their home.

A delegation from China toured Midtown sites in the Volker, Valentine and Hyde Park neighborhoods, all places journalist Edgar Snow lived before going to China to document the revolution.

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