RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Thousands of antiques and collectibles from a Riverside business’ former location will soon be up for grabs. Riverside’s Red X, which opened 75 years ago, is known for its hundreds upon hundreds of antiques throughout the quirky grocery store. New Barbie-themed streetcar rolling through Kansas City Former owner Ed Young was an … Read more
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The state of Missouri is hoping to reduce the number of expired temporary license tags with a new state law. It seems to be a problem in all parts of the state: expired or fake temporary license tags. It’s not just a St. Louis or Kansas City problem; it’s the entire … Read more
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Johnson County Community College is hosing a job fair soon, trying to help the 865 workers laid off locally at Yellow Corp. The trucking company later declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt. Panasonic makes De Soto footprint even bigger Democratic Kansas Congresswoman Sharice Davids, Workforce Partnership Executive Director … Read more
Evidence of Generative AI Replacing Existing Digital Learning and Coaching Solutions Chegg, an established American education technology (EdTech) company known for textbook rentals, online tutoring, and a variety of student services, was among the entities to feel the competition from generative AI. Their initial projection regarding generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, was that these … Read more
It’s not exactly breaking news that life has gotten more expensive recently. Across the nation, the cost of home prices, rent, gasoline, utilities, and, well, most things has gone up. Now, a new survey outlines how much someone needs to earn as a “living wage” to live comfortably in all 50 U.S. states. Amazon raises … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City café continues to rack up rave reviews in national publications. Baba’s Pantry, tucked away in Brookside at 1019 E. 63rd St., was the only establishment in Missouri on Southern Living’s 2023 list of the South’s Best New Restaurants. While many may argue if Kansas City is considered “the … Read more
DE SOTO, Kan. — Panasonic announced it will lease 509,760 square feet in the Flint Commerce Center, roughly a mile from its $4 billion electric vehicle battery plant that is currently under construction. Flint Commerce Center is expected to open in Summer 2024 at the corner of 103rd Street and Edgerton Road. Panasonic’s space is … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A new Kansas City restaurant opening next month will be the first of its kind in Missouri. Buffalo Wild Wings GO will open in Kansas City on Sept. 6 near Barry Road and North Oak Trafficway. The restaurant is designed for customers who want to order takeout or delivery. Chiefs’ Sneed … Read more
Hyundai Motor America is recalling about 37,997 Hyundai Elantra HEVs over a software bug that could result in unintended acceleration, increasing risk of a crash. As reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, although the software issue can occur after release of the brake pedal, drivers should know service brake functionality is “unaffected” and … Read more
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — It’s been nearly a decade since a plan to redevelop the Brookridge Golf and Fitness Club was proposed, and on Tuesday, the project officially begins. The developer, the city and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly will attend the groundbreaking ceremony. This is a ceremonial groundbreaking because work is already underway. Tuesday’s event … Read more