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Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City Announces Shawnee Mission Location

Posted October 6, 2025 Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City is adding a fourth location to its operations following the retirement of Dr. F. Parker Thornton. Head & Neck Surgery of Kansas City has announced its next expansion at… more

Merriam Grand Station Marketplace Project One Step Closer to Construction

Posted June 17, 2025 The Meriam City Council has approved rezoning plans for the Grand Station Marketplace project, a development comprising over 200 apartment units, as well as space for grocery and retail stores. Project developer, Overland Park-based Drake Development,… more

Survey: Newsweek Ranks KC Metro Hospitals ‘Best-In-State’

Posted November 7, 2024 Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025 has recognized several Kansas City metro area hospitals. The survey ranks hospitals nationwide to identify the 700 best hospitals that excel in patient care quality. The survey’s methodology compiles data… more

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission to Open $76M Cancer Institute

Posted May 1, 2024 AdventHealth Shawnee Mission is set to hold the grand opening of its $76 million cancer institute on Thursday following its nearly two-year-long development. The grand opening will take place on Thursday, May 2 from 10:00 a.m.… more

Report: The Cost of Buying a Home Reaches All-Time High in U.S.

Posted April 25, 2024 A new report from real estate company Redfin shows buying a home in the U.S. now costs more than ever following rates for an average 30-year fixed mortgage surpasses 7 percent. The median U.S. home sale… more

Kansas House Unanimously Approves Bill That Could Slash Income Tax Rates

Posted March 28, 2024 The Kansas House of Representatives voted unanimously to approve a bill that would restructure state income, sales and property taxes for Kansans. On Tuesday, Kansas Democrats and Republicans voted 123-0 on Senate Bill 300. The bill… more

Merriam Planning Commission Approves Next Step for Cinemark Renovation

Posted January 4, 2024 The Merriam Planning Commission voted to approve the remodel design proposed by Cinemark Theaters, which will see the addition of new entertainment venues to the Kansas City, Kansas theater. The planning commission meeting took place Wednesday… more

Cinemark Theatres Request Renovations to Remaining Merriam Location

Posted on January 2, 2024 As movie theaters act to regain larger audiences, Cinemark Theatres is requesting approval from the City of Merriam to renovate the nearly 26-year-old theater complex at Merriam Town Center. Cinemark is requesting Merriam’s approval for… more

Kansas Ranks Top in Nation For Economic Growth in Q3

Posted December 28, 2023 Kansas was the top state in the nation in economic growth for the third quarter of 2023, according to the federal Bureau of Economic Analysis. Kansas grew the fastest with a 9.7 percent rate. Kansas' economy… more

The $140M Merriam Grand Station Could Add Two Restaurant Buildings

Posted December 7, 2023 Overland Park-based Drake Development has submitted development plans for restaurants for the Merriam Grand Station project. The Merriam Grand Station is a 14-acre development site located near Antioch Road and Shawnee Mission Parkway next to Interstate… more