Do you remember the corner of 31st and Oak?

The entertainment district called Martini Corner has always been a center of activity, housing businesses that serve Midtown residents. 1940 photo courtesy Kansas City Public Library, Missouri Valley Special Collections. Today we call the area ...

Vacant 31st St. building to become mattress recycling factory

An ugly, empty building on five acres along 31st Street is getting new life as a mattress recycling factory. The finance committee voted Wednesday to approve a lease of the property at 5117 E. 31st St. to the non-profit Avenue of Life. The full ...