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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Culture
Where to donate spring cleaning items in Kansas City
Don’t just throw it all away — give your old clothing, furniture, and miscellaneous items a second life at one of these donation sites.
May 20, 2022
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Picture of sauce on capaccio
Food
Recipe: Romesco sauce from Canary’s Chef Mark Dandurand
May 18, 2022
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Picture of great blue heron by @carmen_desloge
Culture
13 birds you’ll see around the Kansas City metro
May 12, 2022
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Picture of Roller Warriors and KCtoday editors
Culture
Roller derby and the Kansas City Roller Warriors
May 10, 2022
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We like to think "Big Muddy" had something to do with the name. | Photo of Missouri River by KCtoday
City
Missour-ee vs. Missour-uh: How do you pronounce Missouri?
May 6, 2022
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Traditional papel picado hanging in KC’s Westside neighborhood. | Photo by @masterbrenner
Food
Cinco de Mayo in Kansas City: history + celebrations
May 4, 2022
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Picture of Arrowhead Stadium from box
City
Kansas City Chiefs 2022 draft recap
May 2, 2022
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Picture of Kauffman Stadium
City
‘Baseball belongs downtown': Royals + Chiefs leaders talk stadiums
April 28, 2022
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Picture of Patrick Mahomes about to throw the ball
Culture
What to expect for the Chiefs in the 2022 NFL Draft
April 26, 2022
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Picture of South Loop from Loews Hotel
Government
Kansas City’s plan to put a park over the South Loop, I-670
April 22, 2022
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Photo of highway signs
Live
Why does Kansas City say ‘Highway’ after the number?
April 20, 2022
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Picture of Northland Fountain
City
Fountain Day in Kansas City
April 18, 2022
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Picture of Ajo Blanco salad and chef Brett DeHart
Food
Recipe: Strang Hall chef Brett DeHart’s Ajo Blanco salad + fish
April 14, 2022
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City
A ‘Y’all” grammar lesson for Kansas City
April 12, 2022
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Picture of Watts Mill ruins
History
The ruins of Watts Mill and Dallas, MO
April 8, 2022
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Picture of two spring beer creations
Food
National Beer Day in Kansas City
April 6, 2022
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Picture of hand holding Mean Mule's agave gin in bar
Food
Gin made from agave: Mean Mule’s new Kansas City spirit
April 4, 2022
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Picture of comedian Kailee Karr
Culture
Stand-up comedy + improv in Kansas City
April 1, 2022
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Graphic with KC Current players
Sports
Kansas City Current: meet the head coach and players
March 30, 2022
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Picture of 705 W. Red Bridge Rd., Kansas City, MO
Culture
Big houses for sale in Kansas City
March 26, 2022
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Photo of Tyreek Hill catching touchdown pass
City
Chiefs trade Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins
March 24, 2022
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The Liberty Warehouse building north of The Ship. | Photo by KCtoday
History
Ghost signs on KC West Bottoms’ Union Street and beyond
March 22, 2022
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Pictures of 12th Street from today and 1930
City
Reconnecting 12th Street, Kansas City’s ‘Las Vegas’
March 18, 2022
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Picture of OPE'N sign
Culture
Origins and uses of the Midwest phrase, ‘ope’
March 16, 2022
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Graphic with words barbecue bracket
City
KCtoday’s barbecue bracket
March 14, 2022
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Picture of musicians at The Ship
Culture
Live music venues in Kansas City, MO
March 10, 2022
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One artist's heart, both front and back. | Photos by Ruthie Wolkey
City
Parade of Hearts rolling out in Kansas City
March 8, 2022
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Picture of Cafe Corazon goodies
Food
Grand openings: Café Corazón, Taco Bell Cantina, and River Bluff Brewing
March 2, 2022
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A preliminary rendering of the live + play Aspiria add-on from 119th (left) and Nall (right). | Photo by Hoefer Welker
City
Big development projects on Kansas side of KC metro
February 28, 2022
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Sporting KC Fans
Culture
2022 winter and spring sports in Kansas City
February 24, 2022
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