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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Kansas City’s dog-friendly guide
Explore these dog-friendly places in KC that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, and stay the night.
July 16, 2024
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Travis Meier
The Portland Oregon Sign in Old Town.
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Portland’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs — though we actually have one of those too.
June 28, 2024
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Ben McBee
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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.
June 25, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Make Music Day returns to Kansas City
Head to these spots to make + appreciate music on Friday, June 21.
June 19, 2024
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Charmaine Merriweather
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Happy trails: Our guide to hiking around Kansas City
Check out these 15 hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around the Kansas City metro for outdoor adventures.
May 17, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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Best places for happy hour deals around the Kansas City metro
Get your happy hour on at these local KC businesses.
May 9, 2024
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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.
May 9, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Eat tacos + win prizes on the KCK Taco Trail.
Fun fact: Forbes named KCK the Taco Capital of the US.
May 6, 2024
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Travis Meier
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Charlotte’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these Charlotte landmarks our Hollywood signs.
April 30, 2024
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Jack VanderToll
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Greenville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
April 1, 2024
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Travis Meier
A view of Monument Circle from the air
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Indy’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
March 27, 2024
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Travis Meier
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Food
Dining outdoors in the Kansas City metro
Whether it’s an al fresco brunch on the patio or margaritas on the rooftop, these dining decks across the metro will get you drinking in sunshine.
March 27, 2024
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Travis Meier
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Consider these local landmarks our Hollywood signs
We’re giving you the 411 on the 817’s landmarks — from the Livestock Exchange Building to the Tarrant County Courthouse. Learn about their history, fun facts, and why Fort Worthians and visitors alike find them so iconic.
January 5, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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San Jose’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
December 12, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Events
The largest ugly sweater party in the world’ is here in Kansas City
“I am ugly, and I am proud.” — holiday sweaters everywhere
November 30, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Volunteer opportunities in and around Kansas City
Answered: You asked us where you can volunteer around the KC metro.
November 27, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Asheville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
November 19, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
October 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Drop a pin: San Diego’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
October 9, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Your guide to prominent landmarks in Kansas City
We have 10 of the most recognizable Kansas City landmarks — from bright signs in the night sky to beacons of stone and metal.
October 2, 2023
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Travis Meier
A copper acorn.
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Raleigh’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
August 31, 2023
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Allie Remhof
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Boston’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
August 11, 2023
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Jessica Burton
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Iconic landmarks in Chattanooga
We’re giving you the 411 on the 423’s landmarks — from the Walnut Street Bridge to Coolidge Park. Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Chattanoogans and visitors alike find them so iconic.
August 1, 2023
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Kristen Templeton
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13 iconic landmarks you can’t miss in Columbus
From the Wonder Bread sign to the downtown bridges, these are the most iconic sightings that truly make up Columbus, Ohio.
July 31, 2023
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Mitch Hooper
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San Antonio’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 28, 2023
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Nicholas Caballero
Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.
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Austin’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these landmarks our Hollywood signs.
July 25, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Louisville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 24, 2023
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Travis Meier
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Iconic landmarks in Nashville
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 19, 2023
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Skylar Webb
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New to Lakeland
Lakeland’s most iconic landmarks
We’re giving you the 411 on the 863’s landmarks — from the Southgate Sign to “Sputnik.” Learn about their history, fun facts, and just why Lakelanders and visitors alike find them so iconic.
July 18, 2023
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Victoria Bardega
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Business
TBAY Made: How Raymond James went from family business to international financial firm
From dispensing investment advice out of a St. Pete apartment to earning an annual revenue of ~$11 billion in 2022 — Raymond James has its roots in Tampa Bay.
July 10, 2023
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Brad Haft
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