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KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Opens in May

Posted April 21, 2026 The KC Streetcar announced its Riverfront Extension will officially open next month. The KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension will hold its grand opening on Monday, May 18. The grand opening ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. The… more

Finally, A College Where I’d Send My Grandkids

Higher education has not covered itself in glory in recent years. The headlines are replete with tales of rising costs, falling enrollments, and university presidents needing “context” to decide whether anti-Semitism is a bad thing. Although my wife and I… more

Copaken Brooks Acquired Kansas Commerce Center in Lenexa

Posted April 21, 2026 Copaken Brooks has acquired the 98,000-square-foot Kansas Commerce Center in Lenexa. The property acquisition was completed on April 8, according to a Monday release. The Kansas Commerce Center is a mixed-use property located at 95th Street… more

It’s Way Past Time to Wage War on Gun Violence

The Valentine’s Day mass shooting that tarnished a citywide celebration of the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII victory prompted Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves to declare afterward: “I’m angry at what happened today. The people who came to this celebration… more

Oxford Promenade 294-Unit Project Gets Second 12-Month Extension

Posted April 21, 2026 The Leawood City Council has approved an extension request from Royal Investment Group, the developers of the Oxford Promenade project. Council members voted to approve the 12-month extension during the City Council meeting on Monday. The… more

Hoefer Welker Opens Orlando Office, Announces Two Leadership Positions

Posted April 21, 2026 Kansas City-based architecture firm Hoefer Welker has opened a new location in Orlando, Florida. The firm also announced two new leadership promotions in addition to the new office. Beth Hiltonen is now the managing principal for… more

Trozzolo Communications Group Announces New Leadership Structure

Posted April 17, 2026 Trozzolo Communications Group announced it has restructured its leadership as it plans to enter a new phase of national growth. As part of the restructure, Angelo Trozzolo, president and chief executive officer of Trozzolo Communications Group… more

Kauffman Foundation Leader Gloria Jackson-Leathers to Retire This Summer

Posted April 17, 2026 Following over 28 years of service at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Gloria Jackson-Leathers announced she will retire this summer. Jackson-Leathers currently serves as the senior advisor to the president, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, having been in… more

Tria Health Gets Acquired by Texas-based Stellus Rx

Posted April 16, 2026 Kansas City-based medication management firm Tria Health has been sold to Stellus Rx, headquartered in Plano, Texas. Stellus Rx and Tria Health will create a single, pharmacist-led platform designed to support patients' pharmacy care management, according… more

Kansas City Council Approves $600M Funding Package for Royals Stadium

Posted April 16, 2026 The City of Kansas City has approved a $600 million funding package to aid the development of a new Kansas City Royals stadium around Washington Square Park and Crown Center. On Thursday, the City Council voted… more