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
Forbes’ annual rankings of the best employers in the U.S. this year includes two Kansas City-area companies in the top 10 and six overall. Olathe-based Garmin Ltd. landed at No. 2, according to Forbes’ rankings. Best known for its GPS tools and smart watches, Garmin reported revenue of $4.86 billion in 2022. The company reported 4,648 local … Read more
Missouri generated $1.3 billion in marijuana sales, including $1 billion in recreational marijuana sales, since it was legalized on Feb. 3, 2023. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) transferred $3.84 million from its adult use program and another $13 million from its medical marijuana program to various state agencies as outlined by … Read more