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City of Osawatomie, Alcove Development Announce Plans for 500 Megawatt Data Center Campus

Posted June 2, 2026 The City of Osawatomie, in partnership with Lawrence-based Alcove Development, announced that Project Catalyst, a proposed data center campus, will be developed in Miami County. Project Catalyst is a multi-phase, 500+ megawatt campus expected to be… more

William Dunn Sr., JE Dunn Construction Leader and Kansas City Philanthropist, Dies at 102

Posted June 1, 2026 William H. Dunn Sr., who helped lead JE Dunn Construction for 73 years, has passed away at the age of 102. William Dunn, also known to many as Bill, passed away on Sunday, May 31. He… more

Lenexa City Council Approves Tax Incentives for 122-Unit Apartment Tower

Posted May 26, 2026 The Lenexa City Council approved new tax incentives for an 11-story mixed-use apartment complex coming to the Lenexa City Center. On Tuesday, the Lenexa City Council voted to approve a TIF plan for The Rise project,… more

Sallee Development Promotes Spencer Yohn to COO

Posted May 19, 2026 Kansas City-based real estate development company, Sallee Development, announced that Spencer Yohn has been promoted to chief operating officer. In his new role as COO, Yohn—an Overland Park native—will oversee development, construction, and property management operations… more

UMKC to Break Ground on Conservatory Expansion in September

Posted May 12, 2026 The University of Missouri-Kansas City will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new conservatory expansion, a 35,000-square-foot addition to the Olson Performing Arts Center. UMKC announced it would break ground for the new building on September… more

Oxford Promenade 294-Unit Project Gets Second 12-Month Extension

Posted April 21, 2026 The Leawood City Council has approved an extension request from Royal Investment Group, the developers of the Oxford Promenade project. Council members voted to approve the 12-month extension during the City Council meeting on Monday. The… more

Kansas City Symphony to Develop New Live Music Venue in South Plaza

Posted March 31, 2026 The Kansas City Symphony announced plans to develop a new live music venue in Kansas City’s South Plaza district. The new venue will serve as a way to bolster the Symphony's reach while expanding Kansas City’s… more

Liberty City Council Approves Tax Incentives for $1.4B Metroblocks Data Center

Posted March 24, 2026 Metrobloks, a data center developer, announced it is investing $1.4 billion in the City of Liberty to construct a new, state-of-the-art data center campus. The facility will span 568,800 square feet across three buildings at Old… more

Olathe OKs Rezoning to Bring Dillons Grocery Store in 2027

Posted March 24, 2026 The Olathe City Council has approved a rezoning request for the site of a new Dillons grocery store. Council members voted 7-0 in favor of rezoning the Business Park District to Community Center District, located southwest… more

Bonner Springs Planning Commissioners Approve Rezoning for $539M Destination KCK

Posted March 23, 2026 Bonner Springs Planning Commissioners have approved the rezoning request for a $539 million entertainment and amusement park district. Project Destination KCK, an approximately 180-acre site at 118th Street and State Avenue, received approval for an entertainment… more