Kansas City3 min read·2d agoKC Puts $1.7B in Bonds on August BallotKansas 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.Read article →
2Kansas City · 6d agoKC Plaza Redevelopment Approved, Taller Towers AheadKC Council greenlights a transformative redevelopment for the Country Club Plaza, allowing taller buildings and private sidewalks to revitalize the district.
3Kansas City · May 20, 2026KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Now Open to RidersThe KC Streetcar's 0.7-mile Riverfront Extension is now open, creating a 6.5-mile free transit line from UMKC to the riverfront and CPKC Stadium.
4Kansas City · May 16, 2026Plaza Tax Deal Collapses, $188M School Impact LoomsIncentive talks for the Country Club Plaza's redevelopment have collapsed, putting the project and a potential $188M impact on KC schools in doubt.
Kansas CityMay 16, 2026 · 3 min readKC's $200M Riverfront Project Nears OpeningThe $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.#Kansas City#KCMay 16, 2026
Kansas CityMay 11, 2026 · 3 min readKC's Lockton Signs Largest London Office Deal of 2026Kansas 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.#Kansas City#KCMay 11, 2026
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min readKauffman Foundation Civic Leader Retires After 28 YearsGloria 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.#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
Kansas CityMay 10, 2026 · 3 min readKC Startup Debuts 'Endless Visual Novel' AI GameKC-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.#Kansas City#KCMay 10, 2026
Kansas CityMay 9, 2026 · 3 min readMissouri OKs $80M Fund for Royals Stadium ProjectMissouri lawmakers approved $80M in state funds that could support infrastructure for the Royals' new downtown stadium, a major step in the project.#Kansas City#KCMay 9, 2026
Kansas CityMay 8, 2026 · 3 min readSporting KC's Summer Concerts Boost World Cup BuzzSporting KC unveiled its 'Soccer Capital Summer' concert series, a strategic move to blend music and soccer, reinforcing KC's World Cup 2026 host status.#Kansas City#KCMay 8, 2026
Kansas CityMay 7, 2026 · 3 min readKPMG Leases 8 Floors at H&R Block's Downtown HQKPMG, 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.#Kansas City#KCMay 7, 2026
Kansas CityMay 6, 2026 · 3 min readOP Police Launch Real-Time Info Center for World CupOverland 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.#Kansas City#KCMay 6, 2026
Kansas CityMay 6, 2026 · 3 min readKC Weighs Westport Drive-Thru Ban Amid Growth DebateA proposal for a dispensary pick-up window in Westport is forcing a city-wide debate in Kansas City over urban character vs. business convenience.#Kansas City#KCMay 6, 2026
Kansas CityMay 6, 2026 · 3 min readLaunchKC names 2026 Social Venture Studio cohortLaunchKC 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.#Kansas City#KCMay 6, 2026
Kansas CityMay 5, 2026 · 3 min readMahomes' Status a White House Topic for KC BBQ OwnerPresident Trump sought an update on Patrick Mahomes' injury from a KC business owner at the White House, highlighting the QB's national importance.#Kansas City#KCMay 5, 2026
Kansas CityMay 5, 2026 · 3 min readJackson 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.#Kansas City#KCMay 5, 2026
Kansas CityMay 4, 2026 · 3 min readMissouri's Democracy Duel: A Fight for the BallotA Missouri citizen campaign has over 300K signatures to protect direct democracy, setting up a clash with a legislative plan to curtail ballot initiatives.#Kansas City#KCMay 4, 2026
Kansas CityApril 30, 2026 · 3 min readRoyals, Children's Mercy to Anchor KC's New Downtown HubKansas 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.#Kansas City#KCApril 30, 2026
Kansas CityApril 29, 2026 · 3 min readCrossroads' $440M Encore Project to Reshape KC SkylineNew 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.#Kansas City#KCApril 29, 2026