STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. – A group of poultry farmers has filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, just months after the company shut down a processing plant in southern Missouri. The lawsuit claims there was false representation and a breach of contract on behalf of Tyson Foods prior to the plant’s closure in Dexter, Missouri. Missouri … Read more
While 2023 didn’t feature an epic air travel meltdown, some airlines and airports fared better than others when it came to on-time performance, according to a report from Cirium, the aviation analytics company. Delta Air Lines led the list for the most on-time airline in North America with its over 1.6 million flights arriving on … Read more
Nearly two years after Incredible Pizza Co. closed its doors in Shawnee, a new business could reopen in the space with a similar concept. Matt Gertge, owner of Utah-based Rush FunPlex, is requesting a special use permit to renovate and operate an indoor recreational center at the former Incredible Pizza location at 13110 W. 62nd … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber, a body that pushes for pro-business public policies, has revealed its major objectives for 2024. The 2024 Legislative and Policy Agenda for the Kansas Chamber was released on Thursday in a press release from the organization. Kansas among states stuck at $7.25 minimum wage in 2024 This plan focuses … Read more
MERRIAM, Kan. — Merriam planners gave the green light on Cinemark’s plan to remodel its only Kansas City-area theater. On Wednesday night, the Merriam planning commission unanimously approved a change in use and final development plan for the theater at Johnson Drive and Interstate 35. ‘Wizard of Oz’ returning to KC-area theaters for 85th anniversary Cinemark … Read more
With 151 area eateries taking part in the 2024 edition of Kansas City Restaurant Week, here’s an early guide to what to consider putting on your tasting menu. To create this listing, we paired Restaurant Week’s participating restaurants with Tripadvisor’s fine-dining ratings. Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024: What diners should know for 15th year Here … Read more
A seafood restaurant that first tested the water just off Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza a decade ago has closed. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar said Tuesday that it has closed its location at 4814 Roanoke Parkway. The restaurant, owned by Big Red F Restaurant Group, had its last dinner service on New Year’s … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The owners of the old Kansas City Star building at 16th and Oak streets are making another pitch to the Kansas City Royals to get them to move to the Crossroads. Tony Privitera, of Ambassador Hospitality and Mark One Electric, owns the old Star building with his sister Rosana and brothers Carl … Read more
While 2023 didn’t feature an epic air travel meltdown, some airlines and airports fared better than others when it came to on-time performance, according to a report from Cirium, the aviation analytics company. Delta Air Lines led the list for the most on-time airline in North America with its over 1.6 million flights arriving on … Read more
WESTWOOD, Kan. — The proposed sale of a suburban Kansas park is on hold as residents fight the plan to convert it into office space. Joe Dennis Park in Westwood sits near 50th and Rainbow Boulevard. Some residents are upset with new development plans and were hoping to force a public vote. Jackson Mahomes’ felony charges … Read more