Excitement About New Plaza Ownership, But History Claim a Whopper
By Kevin Collison Perhaps the biggest controversy so far about news the Country Club Plaza may be bought by the Dallas owner of Highland Park Village is bragging rights, as is often the case when it comes to Texas. Both claim to be the nation’s first shopping center, more about that later. As for the…
Prospect of New Country Club Plaza Owners Sparks Optimism
News that the owners of Highland Park Village in Dallas may buy the Country Club Plaza garnered generally positive reactions from Kansas City residents.
Weekend Possibilities | KC Oktoberfest, Monster Trucks and Witches Night
The spooky scene around Kansas City is ramping up. If that’s too frightful, have a beer at KC Oktoberfest or celebrate the music of the 1970s.
Local Governments Ponder Property Tax Levies, as Questions Swirl About Break for Seniors
Schools, libraries and other local units of governments are setting new levies to adjust for the impact of soaring property tax assessments.
Top Dallas Retail Operator Wants to Buy Country Club Plaza
By Kevin Collison A Texas firm that owns the luxury Highland Park Village shopping center in Dallas has a tentative agreement to acquire the Country Club Plaza, according to local real estate sources. Ray Washburne and HP Village Partners, an entity with family ties to the wealthy Hunt Family, is the prospective new owner of…
Texas Investors Eye Purchase of the Country Club Plaza
A Texas firm that owns the luxury Highland Park Village shopping center in the Dallas area has a tentative agreement to acquire the Country Club Plaza.
Tap List | Overland Park Welcomes Discourse Brewing
Discourse Brewing has officially opened in Overland Park, marking the latest craft brewery addition to the Kansas City beer scene.
Kansas City PBS Wins 3 Regional Emmy Awards
Kansas City PBS is the recipient of three regional Emmy Awards in 2023 for its coverage of politics, government and public affairs.
South Loop Park Linked to $685M Investment, 1,200 Apartments
Backers of a South Loop park atop Interstate 670 say the project could spark $685 million in construction that would include about 1,200 apartments downtown.
South Loop Park Could Trigger $685M Investment, 1,200 Apartments
By Kevin Collison Copaken Brooks wants to build a $335 million development that would feature a 700-unit, high-rise apartment project north of the T-Mobile Center, according to state tax credit application for the proposed South Loop Project. The big project proposed for 12th and McGee was disclosed in letters and an economic impact study supporting…
Nick’s Picks | Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Royals Ballpark
Kansas City continues to attract top pop culture talent. First Taylor Swift. Now Beyoncé. If only the Royals would decide where to build a ballpark.
Age-Old Questions | Estate Planning Tips
Jamie Bosse, a certified financial planner, walks you through some key tips and shares resources to ensure your estate planning will support your needs.
Meet 3 Emerging KC Barbecue Movers and Shakers
Meet three people who are working behind the scenes to promote Kansas City’s most iconic food as teams gather for the American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
River Cruise Operator May Sail to Kansas City
By Kevin Collison The Berkley riverfront activities are expanding to include a soccer stadium, beer garden, streetcar, rejuvenated casino and potentially, in the not too distant future, a landing for big cruise boats plying the Missouri River. At its meeting this week, the Port KC board was told a river cruise operator now sailing on…
Weekend Possibilities | The Beast, Beyoncé and NHL Hockey
The only thing scarier than “The Exorcist” showing Sunday night at Screenland Armour in North Kansas City might be ticket prices to get in the door to see Beyoncé at Arrowhead. Other options as calendars turn to October include an NHL preseason game, haunted houses and George Lopez at the Uptown Theater. Friday, Sept. 29…