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KC Puts $1.7B in Bonds on August Ballot
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KC Puts $1.7B in Bonds on August Ballot

Kansas City voters will decide on $1.7 billion in city investments this August. Five bond proposals covering infrastructure, housing, and development are on the ballot.

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KC's $200M Riverfront Project Nears Opening
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KC's $200M Riverfront Project Nears Opening

The $200M first phase of the KC Current's 'Current Landing' is opening this spring, a key milestone in the $1B plan to revitalize the riverfront.

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KC's Lockton Signs Largest London Office Deal of 2026
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KC's Lockton Signs Largest London Office Deal of 2026

Kansas City's Lockton, the world's largest independent insurance broker, has secured London's biggest office pre-lease of 2026, a 250,000 sq ft space.

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Kauffman Foundation Civic Leader Retires After 28 Years
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Kauffman Foundation Civic Leader Retires After 28 Years

Gloria Jackson-Leathers, a key leader at the Kauffman Foundation for 28 years, is retiring. Her legacy includes launching the KC STEM Alliance and Maker Faire.

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KC Startup Debuts 'Endless Visual Novel' AI Game
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KC Startup Debuts 'Endless Visual Novel' AI Game

KC-based AI startup ReelRifter launched 'Monte Lua,' the world's first 'endless visual novel,' on May 4. The game uses generative AI to create unending stories.

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Missouri OKs $80M Fund for Royals Stadium Project
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Missouri OKs $80M Fund for Royals Stadium Project

Missouri lawmakers approved $80M in state funds that could support infrastructure for the Royals' new downtown stadium, a major step in the project.

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Sporting KC's Summer Concerts Boost World Cup Buzz
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Sporting KC's Summer Concerts Boost World Cup Buzz

Sporting KC unveiled its 'Soccer Capital Summer' concert series, a strategic move to blend music and soccer, reinforcing KC's World Cup 2026 host status.

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KPMG Leases 8 Floors at H&R Block's Downtown HQ
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KPMG Leases 8 Floors at H&R Block's Downtown HQ

KPMG, KC's largest accounting firm, is leasing 8 floors at H&R Block's downtown HQ. The major deal signifies strong confidence in the city's urban core.

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OP Police Launch Real-Time Info Center for World Cup
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OP Police Launch Real-Time Info Center for World Cup

Overland Park Police launched a new real-time info center, using new tech and a $500K QuikTrip donation to boost safety ahead of the World Cup.

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KC Weighs Westport Drive-Thru Ban Amid Growth Debate
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KC Weighs Westport Drive-Thru Ban Amid Growth Debate

A proposal for a dispensary pick-up window in Westport is forcing a city-wide debate in Kansas City over urban character vs. business convenience.

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LaunchKC names 2026 Social Venture Studio cohort
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LaunchKC names 2026 Social Venture Studio cohort

LaunchKC named seven Kansas City startups to its fifth Social Venture Studio cohort, awarding $20,000 grants and three months of mentorship to founders building businesses around social, environmental, and racial impact.

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Mahomes' Status a White House Topic for KC BBQ Owner
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Mahomes' Status a White House Topic for KC BBQ Owner

President Trump sought an update on Patrick Mahomes' injury from a KC business owner at the White House, highlighting the QB's national importance.

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Jackson County's Tax Turmoil: What's Next?
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Jackson County's Tax Turmoil: What's Next?

After years of turmoil from steep property tax hikes, Jackson County seeks a new freeze while voters will decide on making the assessor an elected role.

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Missouri's Democracy Duel: A Fight for the Ballot
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Missouri's Democracy Duel: A Fight for the Ballot

A Missouri citizen campaign has over 300K signatures to protect direct democracy, setting up a clash with a legislative plan to curtail ballot initiatives.

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Royals, Children's Mercy to Anchor KC's New Downtown Hub
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Royals, Children's Mercy to Anchor KC's New Downtown Hub

Kansas City's downtown is set for a historic transformation with the new Royals stadium and a $1B Children's Mercy expansion rising as neighbors in Crown Center.

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Crossroads' $440M Encore Project to Reshape KC Skyline
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Crossroads' $440M Encore Project to Reshape KC Skyline

New renderings reveal the full scope of the $440M+ Encore project set to transform the KC Crossroads with a high-rise apartment tower, luxury hotel, and office building.

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