News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
“American Graduate: Getting to Work” | Inspiring Entrepreneurship With the MECA Challenge
The MECA Challenge is a one-day innovation competition that pushes students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate on solving real-life problems.
Genghis Khan Invades Union Station
By Kevin Collison Genghis Khan, the 13th Century Mongol leader who became one of the greatest and most feared conquerors in world history, has invaded Union Station with an exhibition of his life and legacy that will run through April 26. The exhibition features 300 objects ranging from a wagon-size crossbow and catapult used to…
USDA Agencies Landing Downtown, Second Big Office Win in a Week
Editor’s note: The USDA has confirmed its relocating its agencies to 805 Pennsylvania The Port KC board unanimously approved establishing an AIM Zone at its meeting Monday to assist the USDA relocation plan. The authority expects to receive a share totaling $6 million over the 15-year life of the AIM Zone to be used for…
Homeless in Johnson County
With cold weather setting in, and winter fast approaching, advocates for Johnson County’s homeless population are scrambling to provide overnight shelter.
Hotel Bravo! Gets No Applause from TIF Commission
By Kevin Collison Hotel Bravo!, an ultra-luxury hotel proposed next door to the Kauffman Center, experienced a possibly fatal setback Thursday when the TIF Commission recommended the City Council reject the $63 million redevelopment plan. The 8-3 decision by the commission means the project backed by developers Whitney Kerr Sr. and Eric Holtze will require…
Big Halloween Weekend at Union Station Includes Spooky Attic
By Kevin Collison Union Station is scaring up so new business this Halloween season by opening its unused attic space as a haunted house attraction. The 14,000 square-foot labyrinth of macabre displays, spooky sounds and a couple dozen actors out to frighten visitors is simply called “The Attic.” Union Station also will be hosting “Spookfest:…
Waddell & Reed Nears Decision on Downtown Office Tower
Waddell & Reed is considering two sites near the Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City for its new headquarters.
Waddell & Reed Coming Downtown, Two Sites Considered HQ Finalists
Editor’s note: The Enhanced Enterprise Zone Board endorsed the property tax abatement recommended for the Waddell & Reed development Wednesday, the recommendation will now go to the Kansas City Council for consideration. During a presentation, attorney David Frantze, who represents the firm, said the total project value is $140 million and 250,000 square feet of…
Trove of Historical Records Comin’ To Kansas City
The State Historical Society of Missouri has announced receipt of a $250,000 lead gift from the Miller Nichols Charitable Foundation toward relocating and expanding a research center at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Fog of Vaping Crisis Engulfs Teen Lives
Kansas City-area teens and school districts are closely monitoring developments in the vaping-related lung injury outbreak.