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Hyde Park mixed used development awaits review

A developer is hoping to gain approval to turn vacant property on Troost Avenue between 45th Street and Brush Creek Boulevard into mixed use space. With council approval, the development would result in two buildings that could be used for… more

Proposed Northland data center passes first wave of approval, incentive request

A push to construct a massive Northland data center campus is starting to gain momentum. Developers have begun the process of gaining an estimated $8.2 billion in incentives with an appearance after a Kansas City's Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations Committee… more

Missouri, Kansas receive $127M for affordable housing efforts

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia L. Fudge announced the allocation of nearly $5 billion in American Rescue Plan funds, including $39,319,074 to Kansas and $88,420,496 to Missouri. Funding was distributed to help communities across the… more

$25M Midland Lofts project to begin Q3 of 2021

Downtown Kansas City will soon add more space for those looking to live in the heart of the city, The Cordish Companies announcing they will begin renovations for The Midland Lofts. Construction will turn the historic Midland office building located… more

Missouri bill moves to ban workplace vaccine mandates

The Missouri House on Monday advanced a bill that would ban private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination from either employees or customers. The GOP-led House voted 88-56 to tack the provision on another bill. The action comes amid backlash… more

Kansas City Southern sale to go under review

Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern today made a filing with the Surface Transportation Board asserting their right to have the STB review their combination under a waiver the STB granted to KCS in 2001. The filing was… more

KC area Ford, GM plants cut production once again amid continuing chip shortage

The global shortage of semiconductors has forced General Motors and Ford to further cut production at their North American factories as chip supplies seem to be growing tighter. The shutdowns likely will affect dealer inventory of vehicles made at the… more

Financial-Literacy Site to Promote Urban Business

Pathway Financial Education, born of a vision to improve business-education skills and financial literacy in a part of the city where they are needed most, became a reality this morning. With a cadre of dignitaries on hand at 18th and… more

Coping with COVID: Seven-day rolling average for COVID-19 deaths mark new low in Missouri, Kansas

Daily deaths are trending downward in the region for Missouri and Kansas, according to daily reporting from Worldometer. The reference website provides counters and real-time statistics on topics including COVID-19, which it has been tracking since the virus’ introduction in… more

Kansas City in running to land AssuredPartners’ headquarters

Kansas City could potentially land the headquarters of Florida insurance company, AssuredPartners. AssuredPartners is an operator of a mid-market insurance brokerage firm. The company offers property and casualty insurance as well as employee benefits brokerage services. The company is seeking… more