Northeast Kansas City Doubts 'Shooter' Mini-Bottle Crackdown

Northeast Kansas City Doubts 'Shooter' Mini-Bottle Crackdown

Amid activist outcry on the East side . . . This report shares both sides of the story along with important coverage of neighborhood skepticism . . . Read more at tonyskansascity.com

Debate grows over proposed mini-liquor bottle ban along Independence Avenue corridor

Bryan StalderContributor A proposal to restrict the sale of small, single-serve liquor bottles—commonly known as “nips”—in parts of Kansas City is drawing sharp reactions from residents, business owners, and community advocates, particularly in the Historic Northeast. City leaders are considering an ordinance that would ban the sale of these miniature bottles in several targeted areas with persistent crime and public safety concerns. Among them:…