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Posted August 19, 2025 Updated August 26, 2025, at 11:31 a.m. The University of Kansas City-Missouri has provided updates to three of its building projects. Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building UMKC’s 160,000 square foot Healthcare Delivery and Innovation Building project…
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Posted July 29, 2025 The Kansas City Council voted to approve a petition to establish the Crossroads Community Improvement District, which will address public safety and beautification efforts for the area. The district spans the entire Crossroads Arts District, bounded…
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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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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 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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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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