The burgeoning Crossroads Arts District inspired the co-owners of Rockhill Restaurant Group to open another area restaurant. And the historic Rieger Hotel building at 1924 Main St. made an ideal fit for their cozy tavern. Bret Springs and Zach Marten signed a lease to take over the space formerly occupied by the beloved The Rieger … Read more
by: Matt Benedetto, Jocelina Joiner Posted: Nov 20, 2023 / 09:27 AM CST Updated: Nov 20, 2023 / 11:09 AM CST The U.S. Postal Service’s recently announced pricing changes for shipping will take effect on Jan. 21, 2024, WHTM reports. According to the USPS, the following changes, which were announced Nov. 15, will be made: … Read more
The Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona had over 25k delegates and was the biggest it has ever been so the question we need to ask is why? The Congress has always been the Cathedral to Smart Cities attracting a dedicated flock of the converted. Having been 10 times, I have to count myself … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Maybe you could say Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are putting Kansas City on the map, as the city ranks as one of the top travel destinations for 2024. Travel + Leisure named Kansas City, Missouri, as one of its 50 Best Places to Travel in 2024. Travel + Leisure is … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With Thanksgiving bringing a holiday rush of travelers, Kansas City International Airport leaders are making some changes and stressing traffic flow at the new terminal. KCI officials are expecting near-record passenger numbers with over 405,000 travelers arriving and departing from Nov. 17 through Nov. 28. That’s 15% busier than last year’s … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The co-owner of the old Kansas City Star printing press building says his property is still in the mix for a new downtown Royals stadium. That was the word Thursday from Tony Privitera, executive vice president of Mark One Electric Co. Could Truman Sports Complex see redevelopment after Royals depart? “I … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Popular ice cream brand Betty Rae’s is coming to a Kansas City-area grocery store near you. Several of their top flavors will now be available by the pint at 28 Cosentino-owned Price Chopper, SunFresh and Cosentino’s Market locations across the metro. You can find a list of Cosentino grocery stores here. … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Buc-ee’s, which is set to open its first Missouri location next month, might not stop at one travel center in the Show-Me State. The company said it’s looking at real estate in the Kansas City and St. Louis regions, as well as areas in between, the St. Louis Business Journal reports. … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There’s good news for natural gas customers in part of the Kansas City area. Spire Energy and the Missouri Public Service Commission announced Wednesday that natural gas rates are going down in Spire’s West region. Buc-ee’s looking at potential Kansas City, St. Louis locations The MPSC said the change will reflect … Read more
Thousands of workers at more than 200 U.S. Starbucks stores plan to walk off the job Thursday in what organizers say is the largest strike yet in the two-year-old effort to unionize the company’s stores. The Workers United union chose Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day to stage the walkout since it’s usually one of the … Read more