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Platte City sets spending priorities

Major road and sewer projects, new pickleball courts and an outdoor fitness area are among the largest investments in Platte City’s annual budget, approved unanimously by the Board of Aldermen at a recent meeting. The spending plan covers the fiscal year that began Nov. 1 and ends Oct. 31,...

Platte City, MO · 2d

The Wichita Beacon

Voters’ tax fatigue won at the polls, sending KCK back to drawing board for needed services

Some voters told The Beacon that rising taxes and cost of living in Wyandotte County could be standing in the way of meeting the need. The post Voters’ tax fatigue won at the polls, sending KCK back to drawing board for needed services appeared first on The Beacon .

Wyandotte County, KS · 2d

johnsoncountypost.com

SMSD News: Tomorrow Starts Now – Bond vote to be held in early 2027

Every day, educators, families, students and community members work together to create the best possible future for Shawnee Mission School District students. “That is what this year’s theme, Building Tomorrow Together, is all about,” shared Superintendent Dr. Michael Schumacher. “We are focused on providing exceptional learning experiences that take place in state-of-the-art facilities, and we are always looking to improve because Tomorrow Starts Now. Everything we do in the Shawnee Mission School District needs to serve our students.”

Shawnee, KS · 1d

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A Kansas City theater is bringing classic movies to the historic Elmwood Cemetery

When Suzanne Owens came up with the idea to show films at Elmwood Cemetery last year, she was certain that there’d be an audience. “I love cemeteries in general, so it just kind of made sense to me,” Owens said with a laugh. “It's a very niche thing, but I know that there are enough like-minded people in Kansas City that would think that a movie in a cemetery is — if they think it's creepy, it's a good creepy.”

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A new Kansas City play explores what immigrants carry with them — and what they leave behind

For Alberto Racanati, living as an immigrant in Kansas City is a lot like living in limbo. Even after living in the U.S. for more than a decade, away from his home country of Italy, Racanati still feels a sense of transience. “I kind of live in this space in...

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Holmes Road Reconstruction Project in Martin City moves forward

The long-awaited improvements for Holmes Road in Martin City have moved forward after months of public engagement and redesigns. On Thursday, the City Council overwhelmingly approved the condemnation of and financial compensation for private land along Holmes Road. Tracts of private land along the street will be purchased and used for the expansion of the road, sidewalks, wall easements and temporary construction easements.

Martin City, MO · 1d

fox4kc.com

Kansas City approves over $200 million in TIF funding for Country Club Plaza

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The City Council of Kansas City voted on Thursday to approve $210 million of TIF funding to assist the redevelopment of the Country Club Plaza neighborhood. The new plan would divert tax revenue toward fixing existing building stock and assist in creating new building development...

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KSHB 41 Action News

Overland Park residents concerned over Meridian development delays

A nearly $2 billion Overland Park development still has no vertical construction three years after groundbreaking. Here's the latest timeline.

Overland Park, KS · 2d

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MoDOT dismisses derailment concerns as road plan stays on track

Parkville’s plan to close East First Street and create a new street just north of the railroad has raised concerns over traffic safety from local business owners. But a Missouri Department of Transportation official says there is nothing to worry about. Parkville officials are still finalizing plans for the...

Parkville, MO · 2d

The Kansas City Star

Kansas City gets another energy drink drive-thru as brand expands

A Midwest chain known for its customizable energy drinks continues to expand in the Kansas City market, this time in Lee’s Summit. Iowa-born Hyper Energy Bar will open at 2060 NW Lowenstein Dr. on Nov. 18, marking the brand’s sixth location in the KC area. “Lee’s Summit has been on our radar for a while,” said Chris Whalen, Hyper Energy Bar founder. “It’s a growing community with strong neighborhoods, great retail and the kind of customer base we think will really connect with Hyper. We’ve wanted to be in Lee’s Summit since we first started looking at Kansas City, so we’re excited to finally make it happen.”

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KC Streetcar sets Thanksgiving hours for Plaza, Crown Center lighting events

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City riders can take the KC Streetcar to holiday lighting events over Thanksgiving weekend, with service starting two hours later than usual on Thanksgiving Day. The KC Streetcar Authority says the streetcar will run from 7 a.m. to midnight on Thursday, Nov. 26. Service...

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The Kansas City Star

Kansas City Council decides fate of proposed 20-story downtown data center

The Kansas City Council on Thursday knocked down a controversial proposal to build a data center skyscraper in downtown. Miami-based Revitalization Unlimited, a real estate investment fund focused on historic properties, proposed earlier this year building a 384-foot, 20-story tower made of brick and glass at 934 Central St., occupied mostly by data center equipment with a retail space on the ground floor, for a business such as a coffee shop. The development plan needed special zoning approval under city code. The project would have involved demolishing the historic Western Newspaper Union building, which has more recently been used for offices and short-term rentals. The developers have said the project was designed to complement the neighborhood, and its character and would be more akin to a telephone exchange from a previous era than a large industrial hyperscale facility. Downtown Kansas City already has a handful of data centers, include in the Star’s former green glass building in the Crossroads. They have said the noise level would be similar to an office building, while the data center would use a closed-loop cooling system that limits water use and would primarily use natural gas fuel cells to produce electricity through a chemical

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The Kansas City Star

Fast-growing coffee chain opening Johnson County location soon

There’s undoubtedly a Yemeni coffee boom in the U.S. — and the Kansas City metro is no exception. Now yet another Yemeni coffee shop is poised to open in Johnson County soon, though fans of the cafés may recognize this brand. Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. is opening a location in Leawood, tentatively by the end of December. The upcoming spot at 133rd Street and Mission Road (in the Market Square Shopping Center) will join the brand’s list of a few dozen locations in the U.S. and beyond. Franchise owner Rami Abboud told The Star that he plans to bring a friendly, hospitality-focused vibe to the brand’s first Kansas City area store. “Our goal is to make Qamaria more than just a place to pick up coffee, to be honest,” he said. “We put a lot of thought to make a warm atmosphere. We want people from all backgrounds to feel at home.” It will have all the typical offerings found in its locations in Michigan, Illinois, California, Texas and beyond. Some popular drinks include the signature Qamaria latte (steamed milk, espresso, cinnamon and cardamom), pistachio latte, Adeni chai, mango matcha, salted maple cold brew and more. Mankeesh (a Levantine flatbread),

Johnson County, KS · 2d

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Lane closures on U.S. 50 near Route 291 in Lee’s Summit to last until February

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Drivers on U.S. 50 near Route 291 in Lee’s Summit will use the on and off ramps to get through the area beginning Friday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The detour will last until February while crews rebuild a bridge and...

Lee'S Summit, MO · 2d

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Volunteers prepare City Union Mission Christmas store for Kansas City families

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Volunteers are helping get City Union Mission’s annual Christmas store ready for Kansas City families. The store gives parents a chance to shop for gifts for their children and loved ones. The store will be open for 12 days for people staying at the...

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Light ’em up! Christmas tree lighting ceremonies start as early as this weekend

It seems holiday celebrations start earlier every year. This year is no different. Brookside turns Christmas into a three-day celebration starting Thursday, November 12, with a Brookside Cocktail Crawl from 5-8 pm. On Friday, November 13, the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony runs from 5-8 pm with Santa, music and activities. Finally on Saturday, November 14, Cookies, Cocoa & Crafts runs from 11 am – 2 pm at the various shops.

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Downtown Lee’s Summit Designated a Federal “Opportunity Zone”

Downtown Lee’s Summit has a new tool to help businesses grow, bring new life to existing buildings, and attract private investment. The area has been designated a federal Opportunity Zone through the Opportunity Zones 2.0 program, effective Jan. 1, 2027. Following the City’s nomination efforts, the Missouri Department of...

Lee'S Summit, MO · 1d

voiceofmotown.com

Kansas reaches Morgantown after nationwide ground stop

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. Kansas has reached Morgantown ahead of Saturday’s football game against West Virginia, clearing a significant travel hurdle during a nationwide aviation disruption. The official Kansas football account posted from Morgantown on Friday evening, providing primary confirmation that the visiting team had made it to town. The...

Morgantown, WV · 1d

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