NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks climbed Friday and trimmed their losses for the week after a report showed that inflation is behaving roughly as economists expected, even if it’s still high. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% and broke its three-day losing streak. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 299 points, or 0.7%, and the … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — A retired Wall Street financier was arrested Friday on charges that he lured dozens of women, including former Playboy models, to be sexually and physically assaulted during encounters in his Central Park penthouse in a soundproofed room described in court papers as “The Dungeon.” Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested Friday at … Read more
Saudi Arabia is making good on its ambition to become a global smart and sustainable tourist destination. Not long ago, however, such an outcome seemed unlikely. When we traveled from Europe to the kingdom in 2015, for example, we were required to prepare piles of documents months in advance. We also had to make a … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There’s now formal opposition to the group supporting the stadium sales tax question for the April 2 election in Jackson County. The Committee Against New Royals Stadium Taxes has filed notice with the Missouri Ethics Commission. Royals owner John Sherman talks about new stadiums impact on Crossroads businesses Part of the reason … Read more
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Popular Kansas City barbecue restaurant Q39 is planning to open its third location this fall. Q39 is expanding with a new Lawrence location, a city near and dear to owner Kelly Magee. She’s one of three generations of Jayhawks. 6 Kansas City-area companies make Forbes’ best employers list “In college I waitressed … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dozens of people showed up to a private meeting at New Life CityChurch Tuesday evening, as business owners hoped to learn more about the Royals plans to build their new ballpark in the East Crossroads and move away from Kauffman Stadium. Royals leadership was invited to Tuesday’s meeting, but there was … Read more
XPO Inc. hopes to put down roots soon on a growing industrial corridor in northwest Johnson County. The Connecticut-based transportation company, a new player in the KC area, wants to create a 180,000-square-foot truck freight development on about 45 undeveloped acres just off Kansas Highway 7 in Shawnee. City could revoke incentives for long-stalled Mission … Read more
A new substation will be used to ramp up electric capacity for future industrial development in De Soto. On Thursday, the De Soto City Council unanimously voted to rezone 53 acres near 115th Street and String Town Road from county rural to an industrial district. That designation allows for the creation of the new electric … Read more
LENEXA, Kan. — Some Lenexa residents are frustrated about the plans for undeveloped land right behind their homes. City staff is recommending that plans for 346 apartments, a gas station and convenience store and an 80-bed nursing home at the corner of K-10 and Canyon Creek Boulevard be approved. The project will be considered at … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Last week, the Kansas City Royals laid out a rendering of their plan to build a new stadium located in the Crossroads District. The stadium will be located next to the new South Loop Link park over I-670 and then across from the T-Mobile Center in downtown Kansas City. Kansas City Royals trade … Read more