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KC Council Previews 5-Year Plan

Kansas City has rolled out its five-year plan for structuring municipal finances through 2020, a document that is part mission/vision statement, part financial statement and in part a goal-setting exercise for allocating a $915.8 million in expenditures next year. The… more

40 Under Forty 2015

40 Under Forty 2015: What's in a Number?  There’s something about 40. It’s mentioned nearly 150 times in the Bible (from Noah’s 40 days and nights of rain to the Israelites’ 40 years of wandering to the 40 days Jesus… more

Royals Fall to Giants in Game 4

Kansas City starts off strong with a 4-1 lead only to see it erode to a productive 16 hit 11 run rally by the Giants to capture Game 4. more

Game 2: Even-Steven. Now, Off to the Bay Area

There’s something to be said for “the formula,” that combination of base-running speed, lockdown pitching and just enough offense to scratch out a win. Hey: It worked well enough to get Kansas City into the 2014 World Series. But there’s… more

Olathe Eyes 25-Year Transit Plan

Overland Park (current population: 181,260) has been the biggest Kansas-side city in the metro area since overtaking Kansas City, Kan., roughly a decade ago, but even that fast-growing community hasn’t kept pace with what’s happened with growth rates in neighboring… more

A Series Bet With Heart

It happens every World Series or Super Bowl: Mayors or governors get in on those cheesy “bets” over which city’s team will prevail on the field. You know: Things like KC barbecue against Napa Valley wine for the current World… more

Game One: A Rocky Royal Start

Well, that was disappointing.  I wish the Royals could have a do-over.  Everyone appeared significantly amped—the crowd, the Royals and certainly James Shields. Perhaps too much so. The Royals began both the ALDS and ALCS on the road, and played… more

Police: Watch Out for Fake World Series Tickets

If you bought your World Series tickets for tonight’s game from anyone other than a reputable dealer, you could be in for a surprise at the game when you get to the K: Kansas City police fans need to be… more

Cerner Conference to Bring 11,000 Downtown

Cerner Corp. says it will bring more than 11,000 health-care industry leaders, providers and employees together in Kansas City next month for its 29th annual Cerner Health Conference. All told, the company says, clients, partners and associates from more than… more

Cleaver to Headline KCK Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

In matters of faith, at least, the state line poses no boundary: Emanuel Cleaver, who has represented Missouri’s 5th District in Congress since 2004, is the keynote speaker for the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on Nov. 7. The event begins at… more