Travis Meier
@travismeier.bsky.social
Reporter for Axios Kansas City.
https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city
Writer. Musician. Runner. Biker. Frisbee-er.
(All opinions are my own)
https://www.axios.com/local/kansas-city
Writer. Musician. Runner. Biker. Frisbee-er.
(All opinions are my own)
I'm not normally a political reporter, but this one has big ramifications for #KansasCity.
Got another one coming out tomorrow about the special session's other goal: making it harder for voters to pass laws.
Got another one coming out tomorrow about the special session's other goal: making it harder for voters to pass laws.
Missouri Republicans are trying to split KC into 3 congressional districts
The redistricting effort could break up Kansas City's strong Democratic district and create another Republican seat in Congress.
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September 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
I'm not normally a political reporter, but this one has big ramifications for #KansasCity.
Got another one coming out tomorrow about the special session's other goal: making it harder for voters to pass laws.
Got another one coming out tomorrow about the special session's other goal: making it harder for voters to pass laws.
So 582 people downtown KC said that Chick-fil-A was one of the top retail choices they want to move in — and now it has. Wondering if the other 32,000 people feel the same? 👀
Chick-fil-A pop-up downtown Kansas City eyes restaurant
Chick-fil-A's first foray into Kansas City's urban core will depend on traffic over the trial period.
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July 18, 2025 at 7:11 PM
So 582 people downtown KC said that Chick-fil-A was one of the top retail choices they want to move in — and now it has. Wondering if the other 32,000 people feel the same? 👀
Was happy to get an interview with the GM at Two Birds One Stone shortly after they announced their opening date - this is going to be huge for the riverfront! www.axios.com/local/kansas...
KC's big new beer garden opens next week
Two Birds One Stone is the latest addition to the massive riverfront redevelopment supercharged by CPKC stadium.
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June 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Was happy to get an interview with the GM at Two Birds One Stone shortly after they announced their opening date - this is going to be huge for the riverfront! www.axios.com/local/kansas...
🚨 Exclusive look at the Live Nation amphitheater going up in Riverside to kick off Axios Kansas City
Exclusive look inside Live Nation amphitheater in Riverside
The $135 million project is Kansas City's biggest live music investment in almost two decades.
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June 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🚨 Exclusive look at the Live Nation amphitheater going up in Riverside to kick off Axios Kansas City
Really proud of this one: Women's sports bars are springing up in multiple cities, growing from one to 11 in just three years.
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Women's sports bars opening in these U.S. cities
Women's sports are surging in popularity, but owners still struggle for funding.
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May 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Really proud of this one: Women's sports bars are springing up in multiple cities, growing from one to 11 in just three years.
www.axios.com/local/kansas...
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"When the lights went on for games, he had a spark that you couldn't contain," interim Sporting KC manager Kerry Zavagnin tells Axios. #gadikinda #sportingkc
Former Sporting KC midfielder Gadi Kinda has died
"He had an energy and a spirit about him," interim Sporting KC manager Kerry Zavagnin tells Axios.
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May 20, 2025 at 6:16 PM
"When the lights went on for games, he had a spark that you couldn't contain," interim Sporting KC manager Kerry Zavagnin tells Axios. #gadikinda #sportingkc
Axios Kansas City is live! Go check out my first story and subscribe to our newsletter, launching June 2! #kansascity #axios
Nelson-Atkins to stay free amid $160 million expansion
While art museums in other major cities are charging high prices, Kansas City's flagship institution remains accessible to all.
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May 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Axios Kansas City is live! Go check out my first story and subscribe to our newsletter, launching June 2! #kansascity #axios
Mizzou beats Iowa in the Music City Bowl! 27-24! As a Missouri grad, former Marching Mizzou drum major, and lifelong Hawkeye hater, I’m very happy :D
December 30, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Mizzou beats Iowa in the Music City Bowl! 27-24! As a Missouri grad, former Marching Mizzou drum major, and lifelong Hawkeye hater, I’m very happy :D
Watching the Mizzou bowl game. Which a difference between college and NFL in the coach sideline interviews. College coaches will actually answer questions. NFL coaches never really say anything 😆
December 30, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Watching the Mizzou bowl game. Which a difference between college and NFL in the coach sideline interviews. College coaches will actually answer questions. NFL coaches never really say anything 😆
Reposted by Travis Meier
The Mission Target has to have one of the worst ingress/egress parking lots.
December 14, 2024 at 9:46 PM
The Mission Target has to have one of the worst ingress/egress parking lots.
Tell me why a bag of tortilla chips is $6.50 at the gas station
December 11, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Tell me why a bag of tortilla chips is $6.50 at the gas station
Oh yay, a new place to spam-post my blogs!
In pursuit
“There’s no reward for perfection. Only the end of pursuit.”
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December 11, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Oh yay, a new place to spam-post my blogs!
Who should I follow? What makes Bluesky tick? Teach me.
December 11, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Who should I follow? What makes Bluesky tick? Teach me.