(NEXSTAR) — After the last few years, it may not be surprising to hear about rising costs at the grocery store (remember when egg prices skyrocketed during the pandemic?). Now, experts are warning another grocery item could reach record prices: beef. The latest Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows beef … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals plan to move to the Crossroads District, team leaders announced Tuesday as they released new renderings. The Royals’ proposed $2 billion ballpark district is bordered by Grand Boulevard to the west, Locust Street to the east, Truman Road to the north, and 17th Street to the south. … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Worlds of Fun plans to hire over 3,000 seasonal workers for this year. The Kansas City amusement park is hosting a week-long hiring fair from Feb. 17-24 to fill most of those roles. Worlds of Fun is looking to hire ride operators, food and beverage workers, lifeguards and aquatics employees, security … Read more
Kansas City is working to build its reputation as a sports town — and make use of its newest stadium — by submitting nearly two dozen bids to host NCAA championships. The Kansas City Sports Commission said it has submitted 23 bids to host NCAA championship events between 2026 and 2028. KCI Airport adds nonstop flights … Read more
Tiki Taco is celebrating its grand opening in downtown Overland Park. The Kansas City-based taco shop originally planned a late summer opening last year but instead opened Monday afternoon. KC Bier Co. to release first canned beer this spring “We have pretty lofty goals for this brand,” co-owner Lyndon Wade said during a previous interview. “This … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If last year’s Super Bowl parade is any indicator, downtown businesses are in for a day’s worth of impact. Some are closing for the day, while others plan to soldier on. They’re all preparing for a midday Wednesday crowd that will likely deliver hundreds of thousands of people. How to keep … Read more
Independence Center has clarified how redevelopment could look around the for-sale indoor mall after city officials namedropped the Kansas City Royals in pitching the site for a new ballpark. Media reports on Independence’s outreach to the team, as discussed during a recent City Council meeting, should not alarm existing mall occupants, Holly Solomon, the center’s director of … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travelers have a few more options for nonstop flights at Kansas City International Airport as spring and summer approach. Starting in May, Frontier Airlines will add a nonstop flight to Philadelphia from KCI. Royals start campaign committee to promote stadium tax ballot question The announcement came as part of a larger … Read more
Founded in Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood in 2014, Kansas City Bier Co. has never offered canned beer. That’s changing. KC Bier Co. invested about $500,000 to install a canning line in its production facility at 310 W. 79th St. The regional brewery is on pace to have its first 100,000 cans distributed throughout its entire … Read more
(WGN Radio/NEXSTAR) – If you’re watching the Super Bowl, you’ve probably noticed a few ads for Temu. But what is it? The e-commerce site offers products for incredibly low prices, but experts have warned that you should use caution when placing an order. While Temu has a U.S. headquarters, it’s a “sister company” of the … Read more