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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The floor in the middle still needs a final layer of lacquer and a grand opening is still a few weeks away but for Street Styles Academy students like Mary Ford, the new space is a welcome reminder of how far she and the academy have come. “I’ve always been more … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City has been getting a lot of positive press lately, and recently made the cut for being one of the best places to travel worldwide. Kansas City, Missouri, made Lonely Planet’s list of the top places to travel in 2024. Lonely Planet is a travel guidebook publisher that showcases cities … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Six people, including four from the Kansas City area, have been indicted for an alleged $240,000 COVID-19 pandemic fraud conspiracy. One woman is also now facing her second conspiracy accusation. A federal grand jury indicted 54-year-old Renetta Golden-Larimore, 31-year-old Tajona Manning and 24-year-old Tashawn Mayfield, all of Kansas City, and 25-year-old … Read more
Although empty storefronts have plagued the Country Club Plaza since the pandemic hit Kansas City, there’s no shortage of construction plans around the iconic shopping center. Plans for apartments and retail have been brewing for years on some lots. If the Plaza changes ownership, which could happen by the end of the year, some of the … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City area has been designated as a “regional tech hub,” local leaders said in a news conference Monday. Kansas’ U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver spoke at Union Station to deliver the news. How much do the top 1% make in … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – Are you a pre-tax tipper or do you use the total bill to figure out gratuity? While most people have a mental math trick (or a cellphone) to figure out the tip, diners are divided on what amount on the bill actually deserves one. Some will only tip on the pre-tax subtotal, maintaining … Read more
The bar for being among the top 1% of earners in Kansas and Missouri is high — and keeps getting higher. That’s according to data from the Internal Revenue Service, which shows the cutoff for each adjusted gross income by percentile in each state. The data is based on the 2020 tax year and percentiles are … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City International Airport saw its busiest September ever last month, just months after opening its new terminal. Almost one million passengers arrived and departed through KCI gates during the month. That’s a 13.1% increase from September 2022. KCI Airport named Best Airport in U.S. in new ranking For the year … Read more
The Kansas City metro lost several beloved restaurants and bars earlier this year, including one that opened more than 60 years ago. Here’s a look at a few of the ones we lost: Julep, 4141 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City Julep was regarded as one of Kansas City’s best cocktail bars. It also served whiskey and … Read more
OVERLAND PARK, Ks. — The world’s most popular drink is, of course, water, but the second most consumed beverage globally is tea. This weekend, the Midwest Tea Festival at the Overland Park Convention Center featured 24 venders from around the world. ‘Fab Four’ friends take on Kansas City for first Chiefs game Folks who attended … Read more