Jackson County


The KC Wheel Opens This Week

Posted December 13, 2023 The latest addition to Kansas City’s skyline, the KC Wheel and Pennway Putt is officially opening on Thursday, Dec. 14. The entertainment district will be open from noon to 10 p.m. The KC Wheel was announced… more

MO, KS Lawmakers Object to KU Health, Liberty Hospital Partnership

Posted December 13, 2023 Missouri and Kansas lawmakers are expressing concerns with the partnership between Liberty Hospital and the University of Kansas Health System, calling the deal “rushed” and a decision that would take healthcare dollars away from Missouri. The… more

KC Wheel House Fails Inspection, Ferris Wheel Opening Still Unclear

Posted December 12, 2023  Kansas City’s new Ferris wheel site, KC Wheel at Pennway Point, has failed an inspection for one of its buildings. An opening date for the entertainment district is still up in the air as the site… more

KCRAR Housing Market Update Shows Rise in Price and Supply

Posted December 12, 2023 The Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors released its November local market update for Heartland Multiple Listing Service, showing a decline in year-over-year sales but an increase in sales prices that continues to favor home sellers.… more

Arvest Bank Opens Revamped $4.5M Branch on Prospect Avenue

Posted December 7, 2023 Arvest Bank celebrated the grand opening of its latest branch on Prospect Avenue in east Kansas City, Mo., improving the banking resources available in the community. The $4.5 million state-of-the-art branch at 3121 Prospect Avenue began… more

Lee’s Summit Downtown Market Plaza Awaits Final Rezoning Approval

Posted December 4, 2023 The Lee’s Summit Downtown Market Plaza could soon begin construction efforts as the City Council will hold the project's second public hearing on Tuesday. In November, the City Council unanimously voted to approve a rezoning of… more

Kansas City Legislator Announces Town Hall, KC Sports Teams

Posted December 4, 2023 Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca is hosting a community town hall to discuss the future of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. The town hall is on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 5:30… more

Fed Beige Book; Loan Demand Remaining ‘Tepid’ For November

Posted November 30, 2023 The Federal Reserve Board released its latest Beige Book report which shows Kansas City and the Tenth District’s economic activity declining slightly with loan demand remaining “tepid” across banks in the district. The Beige Book—a report… more

KC Streetcar Extension Jumps In Price by 75 Percent

Posted November 29, 2023 The KC Streetcar Berkley Riverfront extension is being impacted by the effects of higher construction costs, causing the estimated cost to surge by 75 percent.  The original estimated price for the 0.7-mile extension was $34.9 million.… more

Wagner Logistics Hires SVP of Business Development, Robert Fischer

Posted November 29, 2023 North Kansas City-based Wagner Logistics has announced the appointment of Robert Fischer as senior vice president of business development in hopes of implementing a growth strategy. As part of his new role, Fischer will work to… more