
Zona Rosa Sells for $63M; New Owner Vows Revival
Kansas City's Zona Rosa shopping district sold for $63.3M to a Florida firm planning a major revitalization, aiming to boost occupancy from 67% to over 97%.
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Kansas City's Zona Rosa shopping district sold for $63.3M to a Florida firm planning a major revitalization, aiming to boost occupancy from 67% to over 97%.
The trial of Fredrick Scott, accused of being the 'Indian Creek Trail' serial killer, has begun. Prosecutors point to DNA, while the defense cites mental health.
Independence residents filed a lawsuit to halt the $150B Nebius AI data center, alleging the city violated open meetings laws and its own charter.
Missouri awarded $2M in grants to eight businesses, with Kansas City's Fountain City Logistics and Easterseals Midwest among the recipients poised for growth.
After hosting global crowds for World Cup events, KC's Rock Island Bridge is evolving from a temporary venue into a permanent economic and cultural hub.
Morgan Stanley acquired a 1.5M sq-ft Ace Hardware facility in KC for $158.5M, a major vote of confidence in the city's logistics market.
Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are being sued for trademark infringement over their new KC steakhouse, 1587 Prime, by 1587 Sneakers.
Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota was indicted on federal bribery charges, accused of offering a job to a rival to drop out of the 2026 election.
Kansas City voters approved all five ballot measures yesterday, authorizing $1.7B in bonds and a sales tax renewal for infrastructure and housing.
Overland Park's Tickets For Less is now an MLB Authorized Ticket Marketplace, a big win for the KC company and for fans seeking secure Royals tickets.
Kansas City faces major traffic disruption with a full I-70 closure this weekend, ongoing lane closures, and a planned 11-month shutdown in 2027.
A new report reveals Kansas City has committed at least $248 million in public funds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup for stadium, security, and logistics.
Skeletal remains found in rural Missouri have been identified as Amber Simpson, a 41-year-old KC woman missing since May. KCPD has now opened a death investigation.
Flash flood warnings were issued for Kansas City today as heavy downpours caused Indian Creek to swell. Officials urge caution on roads tonight.
Iconic Kansas City brand Jack Stack Barbecue is converting a 72,000 sq-ft former Walmart into a massive production hub, set to open in early 2027.
A critical stretch of I-70 in Kansas City will close for 11 months in 2027, rerouting 120,000 daily vehicles for a major infrastructure overhaul.
The wife of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy is in stable condition after being shot at the family's Virginia home. Their 27-year-old son has been arrested.
Over 1,000 Evergy customers in Kansas City are without power amid an extreme heat wave with a heat index of 113°, testing grid reliability.
The Kansas City Girls Academy faces multiple lawsuits alleging systematic abuse, illegal strip searches, and forced labor, sparking local safety concerns.
An urgent search continues for a 12-year-old boy missing from Kansas City's South Blue Valley neighborhood since Tuesday. Authorities ask for public help.
A Kansas City production studio announced a major global joint venture, adding five international offices. The move builds on KC's growing creative economy.
Four people, including two teens, were injured in a shooting at Kansas City's MLK Jr. Park early Monday after police responded to a large gathering.
Four people, including two teens, were injured in an overnight shooting at KC's Martin Luther King Jr. Park after a large youth gathering turned violent.
A FedEx driver in Kansas City was terminated after a Ring camera recorded them using a racial slur. The incident highlights corporate accountability.
Johnson County is adjusting transit post-World Cup. The airport shuttle moves to a 60-min schedule and the Link service has ended. Check your route now.