Downtown KC
Posted July 29, 2025 Port KC has approved a resolution that will advance a development and preservation project for one of Kansas City’s historic skyscrapers. On Monday, Port KC Commissioners voted to approve a resolution inducing the issuance of bonds…
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Posted July 24, 2025 The KC Streetcar unveiled plans for the grand opening of the $352 million streetcar extension to UMKC. The City of Kansas City, as well as the Kansas City Streetcar Authority and the Kansas City Area Transportation…
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Posted July 15, 2025 Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. has proposed a new way to retain the Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium by modifying the three-eighths-cent sales tax that failed to pass in 2024. In a written letter from White…
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Posted June 19, 2025 Overland Park-based TreviPay has appointed Matt Dewell to its new chief information security officer. Dewell will work closely with stakeholders to align security requirements with the organization’s business needs, according to a release. Dewell will begin…
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Posted May 14, 2025 Mario Vasquez, a 28-year city government veteran, is now Kansas City’s new city manager. In his new role, Vasquez will oversee a $2.5 billion budget and nearly 5,000 employees, according to a release. His focus will…
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Posted May 12, 2025 The Kansas City metro has been named one of the best large U.S. cities for working mothers. In an analysis from CoworkingCafe, Kansas City ranked third among the best metros for working moms, with a population…
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More than a month later, I’m still steamed. But hey: I’m not alone. At last count, nearly 22,000 other Jackson County property owners had filed appeals of their 2019 property appraisals, which in many cases doubled, tripled or quadrupled from…
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Posted December 3, 2024 Copaken Brooks has broken ground on its apartment complex development in the Crossroads and announced a new name for the building. Located at 1818 Main Street, The Refinery will be a 16-story apartment tower featuring 54…
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Posted December 3, 2024 The Kansas City Streetcar surpassed a milestone as the final tracks were installed for the Main Street extension project. After over two and a half years of construction, the KC Streetcar Constructors installed all streetcar tracks…
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Posted November 25, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit planning the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, has added four new members to key positions. Lindsey Douglas, Director of Integrated Operations; Mallory Cage, Director of Fan Festival and Events; Matt Smith,…
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