It’s been estimated that the average American eats approximately 60 burgers per year. And if that sounds high, it’s likely because most of those burgers weren’t so memorable. To rectify this issue, Yelp’s analysts recently set out to determine the “top” cheeseburger restaurant in every state using data obtained from Yelp’s community of online reviewers. … Read more
SHAWNEE, Kan. — A new bookstore just opened in downtown Shawnee, and it’s owned by a 14-year-old girl. Technically, her mom owns Seven Stories, but 14-year-old Halley Vincent runs it. KC pastor open to those in need of conversation at a local coffee shop It all started years ago when she volunteered to read books … Read more
The Kansas City Royals’ lead architect this summer initiated soil boring in the eight-block East Village area ahead of the team’s planned selection between at least two finalist sites for a new baseball stadium and mixed-use ballpark district. More recently, the same environmental contractor also kicked off due diligence around North Kansas City, the Royals’ other confirmed … Read more
Inviting new residential development is just one suggestion in a potpourri of community ideas about how prospective new owners could improve the Country Club Plaza — and a prominent city-owned property has recurred as one potential location. Kansas City leaders have considered the Plaza Tennis Center at 4747 Mill Creek Parkway for possible development dating back more … Read more
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A popular water park in Independence is opening its doors next summer for non-residents. Adventure Oasis will reopen for the 2024 season. The Independence City Council voted to open the park to non-residents. Christmas in the Sky event canceled by Jackson County Parks and Rec The waterpark has only welcomed Independence residents … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a rate increase affecting many Evergy customers in Kansas. Others in the Kansas City-area will see a decrease, however. It’s a settlement agreement the two organizations reached after they rejected Evergy’s original proposed rate hike, KSNW reports. Years of power problems in Liberty neighborhood concerning residents The … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Current have announced another local restaurant that will be featured in their new riverfront stadium. Waldo Thai, a Thai restaurant in Kansas City, is the latest restaurant heading to CPKC Stadium next year for the NWSL season. KC Current update roster with multiple offseason moves “Diversity through flavor is … Read more
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Employees at the Independence and Blue Springs Big Biscuit restaurants say they suddenly lost their jobs when both locations recently shutdown. “We have been loyal through thick and thin, and we think we deserve more than this,” said Marquee Larette, a former employee at the Big Biscuit in Independence. Why hasn’t Kansas … Read more
Kansas City International Airport’s remaining former terminals will live on borrowed time a little longer. A change in the bidding process for the terminals’ demolition will push the work into the new year. Kansas City airport preps for Thanksgiving, makes changes at termina Earlier this year, Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate LLC issued a request for … Read more
Preparing a Thanksgiving meal can be stressful enough, but it’s made extra-stressful when buying everything you need takes too big a chunk out of your wallet. It can be daunting figuring out where to buy what, but it helps if you have a breakdown. Thankfully, just in time for the holiday, financial data outlet FinanceBuzz … Read more