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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Food

Readers answer: favorite Kansas City whiskey

Pretty neat, huh?

January 18, 2023

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Food

Brick River Cider Company opens in Crossroads

There’s a new kind of craft beverage fermenting in the Kansas City, and it’s the apple of our eye.

January 13, 2023

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Culture

Readers answer: Kansas Citians’ favorite gas stations

“I never considered that KC folks had a favorite gas station, but you’re right we do, and we are strangely passionate about them.”

January 12, 2023

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Food

Ways to do Dry January around Kansas City

Events, recipes, and products to help you celebrate sobriety in KC.

January 10, 2023

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City

Patrick Mahomes becomes co-owner of KC Current

The team adds to Mahomes’ long list of business investments.

January 10, 2023

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Real Estate

Home and Garden Show features KC DIY influencer Liz Fenwick

We chatted with Liz Fenwick ahead of her presentations at the Johnson County Home + Garden Show.

January 5, 2023

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Real Estate

Prairie Village, KS was Zillow’s most popular city in 2022

The Kansas City suburb beat out every other market in America, signifying a shift to the Midwest.

January 4, 2023

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City

Wolfepack BBQ to open first stand-alone location in Kansas City

The family-owned barbecue company signed a lease in the Columbus Park neighborhood.

January 4, 2023

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Culture

Why we love Kansas City

Is it possible to describe in words? Here’s our attempt.

January 3, 2023

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Taking a break

KCtoday will be back on Jan. 3, 2023.

December 22, 2022

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Culture

Answered: 22 stories in 2022

You asked — we answered. Here’s the proof.

December 22, 2022

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Culture

Looking back at stories you loved in 2022

These are the KCtoday stories you loved most.

December 20, 2022

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Culture

Kansas City-themed table topics for the holiday season

Awkward silences? Not on our watch.

December 14, 2022

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Live

2023 predictions for Kansas City real estate

Real estate experts explain what KC home buyers should know, predicting what will happen with prices in 2023.

December 12, 2022

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Live

Local Kansas City history resources

Here’s where to go to find out where we came from.

December 6, 2022

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Play

Kansas City’s biggest sports and entertainment venues

From sports to shows and concerts, here are all the venues in Kansas City with capacities greater than 1,000.

November 30, 2022

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Live

15 interesting facts about Kansas City

Did you know this? Test your knowledge, or tell us something new with these facts about Kansas City.

November 22, 2022

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Food

Rye celebrates major milestones at Leawood, Plaza locations

Clearly, this restaurant is doing something Rye(t)

November 22, 2022

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Business

Introducing Kansas City’s 2022 Philly Award winners

These nonprofits mean business.

November 18, 2022

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City

Meet KCMO City Manager Brian Platt

If the mayor is the chairman, the manager is the CEO.

November 18, 2022

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Food

3 great pie places in Kansas City

Pie is an ‘important part of Midwest cuisine’ — Rye proprietor and chef Megan Garrelts

November 14, 2022

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Events

Celebrate local business at Global Entrepreneurship Week, Kansas City

Anyone with an interest in local small business is free to register for 150+ free sessions.

November 11, 2022

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Travel and Outdoors

New tool lets you tell KCMO where to build bike lanes

Grease your chains and don your helmet.

November 10, 2022

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Food

Skies KC returns to Sheraton at Crown Center

Drinkin’ in a winter wonderland.

November 9, 2022

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National

MO and KS midterm election results 2022

You’ve done your civic duty — now it’s time to see what happened.

November 8, 2022

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Culture

KCtoday wins Best Blog in Kansas City twice

Voted No. 1 by The Pitch and Kansas City Magazine readers.

November 4, 2022

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City

Holiday light show moves from Swope to Kessler Park

Cliff Drive is the new home of KC’s premier light show.

November 2, 2022

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Sponsored

Try This: A world-class musical performance with Friends of Chamber Music

The world’s stage is right here in the Midwest Trust Center.

Sponsored by a KCtoday Partner

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City

Kansas City’s bond questions for the 2022 general election

City leaders want voters to authorize generating $175 million.

November 2, 2022

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Relaxation and wellness in Kansas City

Spas, hikes, yoga, and a room to break stuff.

October 31, 2022

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