For the 21+ crowd, Kansas City is full of entertainment choices. For youth however, the city lacks age-appropriate venues.
Recurring disturbances involving youth on the Plaza and other entertainment districts have caused the city to tighten the citywide curfew ordinance for youth. But the Kansas City area lacks all-ages venues and entertainment options for the city's youth.
On today's Central Standard, we discuss what activities are available to youth in Kansas City, and some initiatives and ideas that would expand those options.
Guests:
- Terry Rynard, deputy director for the Department of Parks and Recreation in Kansas City
- Joni Wickham, director of Public Affairs at the mayor's office
- Dave Smith, president of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kansas City