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BNSF Railway sued, accused of disability discrimination of former employee

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The BNSF Railway has been sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for allegedly firing a former employee after he requested disability accommodations at the company's training facility in Overland Park, Kansas. According to the EEOC, the BNSF Railway Company "illegally fired" a Chicago-based...

Overland Park, KS · 23d

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Robert L. Rebori, longtime Smith & Loveless leader, dies at 91

Robert L. Rebori, who led water and wastewater equipment manufacturer Smith & Loveless Inc. as chairman and president for more than 30 years, died Oct. 7 at his home in Shawnee, Kansas. He was 91. Rebori became president of Smith & Loveless in 1978 and led a management buyout within...

Shawnee, KS · 22d

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From Probation Casework to Boardrooms: Ann Brandau’s Unconventional Path to Executive Leadership

Ann Brandau’s career began with an intensive probation caseload, an unusual starting point for an executive. That early work shaped her approach to every role that followed, from county government to the Kansas Board of Regents to hospital leadership. Today she is Principal Consultant at Prosperity Consulting, advising hospitals, physician practices, and nonprofit organizations, and the habits she brings to that work formed long before she entered healthcare.

Kansas City, KS · 23d

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La Madeleine Bets on Kansas City With Its First Midwest Franchise Deal

La Madeleine's first move into the Midwest arrived carrying some difficult baggage. The Dallas-based French bakery-café brand, owned by French restaurant conglomerate Groupe Le Duff, announced Thursday an eight-unit development deal covering the Kansas City area — its first formal franchise presence in the Midwest since the brand was founded in Dallas more than four decades ago. The developer is Eddie Musallet, who founded the Express Stop convenience retail and fuel chain and heads The Musallet Group, a multi-unit operating company with grocery stores, gas stations, and restaurants across the Kansas City metro.

Kansas City Metropolitan Area, MO · 23d

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Ranier Cos. Sells Summit Woods Crossing in Metro Kansas City, Missouri, for $103 Million

Lee’s Summit, Mo. — The Ranier Cos. has sold Summit Woods Crossing, a 545,204-square-foot open-air power center located in Lee’s Summit, roughly 20 miles southeast of Kansas City. CTO Realty Growth purchased the property for $103 million, or $189 per square foot. Lowe’s Home Improvement and Kohl’s anchor the center, which was nearly fully leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants at the property include Best Buy, Michaels, Petco, T.J. Maxx, Total Wine, Ulta Beauty, Old Navy and an on-site SuperTarget not included in the transaction. The Ranier Cos. originally acquired Summit Woods Crossing in 2022.

Kansas City, MO · 23d

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JoCo Homebuying: 4 reasons you shouldn’t make an extra mortgage payment

I’ve previously discussed the benefits of making a “secret extra mortgage payment” by simply paying half of your monthly payment every two weeks. The biggest benefits of this strategy are paying less in interest and shortening the loan term (paying off the loan sooner). But, conversely, there...

Prairie Village, KS · 29d

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BNSF Railway Sued for Firing Employee Because of Their Disability

BNSF Railway Company violated federal law when it fired an employee because of his disability after he requested a reasonable accommodation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, the employee, who has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a genetic condition which can result in painful...

Chicago, IL · 23d

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Data center builder offers Kansas town residents $10,000

Digital Realty is offering utility and property tax credits to residents of De Soto, Kansas, in a bid to win public support for a data center facility.

De Soto, KS · 28d

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Retired Blue Valley teacher opening her own bookstore and plant shop in Olathe

Terrie Morris has spent the last few decades shaping young minds. For 46 years, she taught elementary students, including 35 years at Mission Trail Elementary in Leawood. Recently, she retired from the classroom. But soon, a new venture of hers will pass on knowledge in a different way: through books.

Olathe, KS · 27d

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New Hy-Vee could replace Overland Park’s former Price Chopper

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A new Hy-Vee could be coming to Overland Park, filling the space where Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 119th Street and Metcalf Avenue used to sit. Cosentino’s closed the store in February, the first closure in the family-owned grocer’s nearly 80-year history. The company said at the time it was actively exploring a new tenant for the location while investing an estimated $40 million in remodels and new stores across the Kansas City area.

Overland Park, KS · 28d

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Leawood's $766M Highpoint Project Lands Lockton's 176-Foot Tower, Tallest in Town

VanTrust Real Estate has officially named its sprawling mixed-use development in Leawood, Kansas: Highpoint. The approximately 34-acre project, formerly known as Hallbrook North, is under construction at the northwest corner of State Line Road and College Boulevard, and it will be anchored by insurance brokerage giant Lockton's future global headquarters tower.

Leawood, KS · 28d

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Project near Bluhawk with 340+ apartments, 120+ homes clears last big hurdle

A plan to bring a mix of housing options and commercial uses to a vacant property south of Bluhawk easily got the greenlight from Overland Park. On Monday, Oct. 5, the Overland Park City Council approved the project located at 167th Street and U.S. Highway 69, voting 12-0 in favor of the rezoning application from Price Brothers.

Overland Park, KS · 28d

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Ameren Lineworkers Ready to Showcase Skills at Global Utility Competition

Ameren lineworkers, apprentices and competition officials will travel to Overland Park, Kansas, this week to participate in the 42nd International Lineman’s Rodeo, Oct. 14-17, one of the utility industry’s most prestigious competitions. Often referred to as the “Lineman Olympics,” the event brings together lineworkers from around the world to demonstrate the technical skills, teamwork and safety practices required to perform their jobs every day.

Overland Park, KS · 27d

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Kansas and Louisiana Are Finally Getting Their First Buc-ee’s, and Here’s When They Could Open

If you’ve ever pulled into a Buc-ee’s for a quick bathroom break and somehow walked...

Louisiana · 10-12

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Tens of thousands without power as storms hit Kansas City metro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 50,000 customers are without power as severe thunderstorms sweep through the metro Tuesday evening. Wind speeds of nearly 70 mph are affecting areas like Clay County, Missouri – with multiple neighborhoods experiencing downed power lines and trees due to storm damage and strong wind gusts.

Kansas City, MO · 28d

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Toys R Us is coming to Oak Park Mall

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The aisles are coming back. Toys R Us is opening a store at Oak Park Mall. The mall announced the news on Facebook, saying a new generation of kids will get to wander the aisles and build their wish lists, just like shoppers did in the past.

Overland Park, KS · 29d

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Golden Scoop to close flagship location in Overland Park

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A popular Overland Park ice cream shop known for employing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preparing to close its original location. But this isn’t the end for the Golden Scoop. The nonprofit says it’s expanding its reach with a new mobile ice cream...

Overland Park, KS · 10-12

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Hy-Vee plans new Overland Park store in former Price Chopper space at 119th and Metcalf

After losing its grocery store earlier this year, an Overland Park shopping center appears to be getting another one. Iowa-based grocery Hy-Vee has filed plans to open a new grocery store at the Rosana Square shopping center, nearly ten months after Price Chopper closed its store there. The Overland Park...

Overland Park, KS · 29d