SUMMARY: Leawood, Missouri, has revised its street tree ordinance to better protect its tree canopy while addressing infrastructure concerns. Trees planted in 2015 or earlier can only be removed if hazardous, dead, diseased, or if construction leaves no alternatives. Residents and HOAs must obtain a Right-of-Way permit before removal, submitting a replacement plan that excludes prohibited species. New spacing rules require medium trees 30 feet apart and large trees 40 feet apart, with allowances for narrower tree lawns if protective measures are used. The city also launched a 2025 Sidewalk Replacement Pilot Program, offering free sidewalk repairs adjacent to newly planted trees with valid permits.

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SUMMARY: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe vetoed $600,000 in funding for a statewide science and engineering fair, part of House Bill 3, aimed at promoting STEM education and workforce development. The veto follows Kehoe’s stance to limit new state-funded programs currently. Students previously rallied at the Missouri State Capitol for the fair, which the state lacks. Missouri State University’s Dean Dr. Tamera Jahnke emphasized the importance of this funding to expand regional fairs and create statewide opportunities. Kehoe vetoed 208 items totaling nearly $300 million, including numerous projects in the St. Louis metro area like flood studies, park projects, and local police initiatives.

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SUMMARY: Chuck’s Arcade, a new arcade chain from Chuck E. Cheese’s creators, targets older gamers and lifelong fans seeking classic games like “Ms. Pac Man” and “Mortal Kombat” in mall locations. Designed primarily for adults but welcoming all ages, these arcades mix vintage games such as “Donkey Kong” with modern racing simulators and VR experiences. Some locations, like Kansas City, offer pizza, while others do not. Animatronic characters from Chuck E. Cheese’s past appear as nostalgic decorations rather than performers. Chuck’s Arcade has opened in multiple U.S. cities, with more locations planned, including one soon in Brea, California.

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