KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City International Airport saw its busiest September ever last month, just months after opening its new terminal. Almost one million passengers arrived and departed through KCI gates during the month. That’s a 13.1% increase from September 2022. KCI Airport named Best Airport in U.S. in new ranking For the year … Read more
The Kansas City metro lost several beloved restaurants and bars earlier this year, including one that opened more than 60 years ago. Here’s a look at a few of the ones we lost: Julep, 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City Julep was regarded as one of Kansas City’s best cocktail bars. It also served whiskey and … Read more
OVERLAND PARK, Ks. — The world’s most popular drink is, of course, water, but the second most consumed beverage globally is tea. This weekend, the Midwest Tea Festival at the Overland Park Convention Center featured 24 venders from around the world. ‘Fab Four’ friends take on Kansas City for first Chiefs game Folks who attended … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Anime fans are heading to downtown Kansas City for the first ever Planet Anime this weekend. The event began Friday and will go through Sunday. The expo celebrates the artform that’s expanded into comics, video games and movies. Union Station hosting ‘Tinsel and Tinis’ pop-up bar for 3 nights only Sometimes … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Friday marked the opening day for a local Kansas City donut joint’s second location. In 2016, Donutology opened its doors in an art-inspired Westport building. Moving into a the unique River Market Trolley was an easy decision for founder and owner Andrew Cameron. Union Station’s Holiday Reflections display plans ‘biggest year … Read more
Panasonic has starting filling in details about hiring plans and how it will use tax incentives to build a $4 billion electric-vehicle battery plant in De Soto. On Thursday, the De Soto City Council approved a development agreement with Panasonic Energy of North America that outlines tax incentives for the company’s EV battery manufacturing plant. … Read more
After nearly two decades of planning and work, only a small portion of Lenexa City Center remains undeveloped. Copaken Brooks is the primary developer for the massive mixed-use campus off Interstate 435 at 87th Street and Renner Boulevard. Developer wins incentives for two hotels at Lenexa City Center “Our original vision was going to be … Read more
SomeraRoad Inc. secured a public financing framework that will support 13 new-build and historic renovation projects in a $526.7 million “live-work-play” redevelopment it plans to carry out in Kansas City’s West Bottoms over the next 15 years. The city’s Planned Industrial Expansion Authority on Thursday voted 10-2 to approve $64.3 million in incentives for the … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some CVS and Walgreens pharmacists walked off the job a few weeks ago, and now there’s concern it could happen again. Amanda Applegate, director of practice development for the Kansas Pharmacists Association, said more pharmacy walkouts could take place at the end of October. Missouri man’s disappearance stretches to six months … Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As Missouri’s large Interstate 70 project gets underway, the labor industry says there aren’t enough trade workers to go around. From construction to electricians, auto mechanics and heavy machine operators, industry experts said there’s a labor shortage. ‘We need it back’: Thieves steal van from Kansas City mom of 7 Lawmakers … Read more