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🌟 KC WEEKLY ROUNDUPFrom country star drama to drone deliveries, here’s what’s making waves in Kansas City this week.Here...
08/16/2025

🌟 KC WEEKLY ROUNDUP

From country star drama to drone deliveries, here’s what’s making waves in Kansas City this week.

Here’s what’s buzzing around the metro:

📍 Music Feud
Zach Bryan vows never to play KC after reigniting his rivalry with Chiefs fans

📍 Orange Era
KC landmarks light up for Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album release

📍 Prime Air Lift-off
Amazon launching 1-hour drone delivery in Kansas City

📍 New at Legends
HeyDude opens Aug. 15, Crocs coming Sept. 5

📍 Local Grocery News
Cosentino’s acquires Sun Fresh in Westport, reopens next day

📍 Cold Storage Powerhouse
Americold unveils $100M import-export hub with CPKC railroad

📍 Transit Win
KCATA funding deal passes unanimously, averting bus service shutdown

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🎉 816 Day is almost here — your ticket to a full day of KC love, local eats 🍔, and live music 🎶! Unlock the full 816 Day...
08/15/2025

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Kansas City travelers will soon have an easier way to reach the Caribbean, as Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop s...
08/14/2025

Kansas City travelers will soon have an easier way to reach the Caribbean, as Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service from Kansas City International Airport to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Starting March 7, 2026, the airline will offer once-weekly Saturday flights, cutting travel time and eliminating the need for connections. According to KCI Director of Aviation Melissa Cooper, nearly 20,000 passengers made the trip last year through connecting flights, making this new route a more convenient option for vacationers eager to spend more time at their destination. The inaugural flight will depart Kansas City at 7 a.m. and arrive in Punta Cana at 1:30 p.m.

🎨 Calling all artists — your work could be a permanent part of Kansas City’s skyline.KC’s One Percent for Art program is...
08/14/2025

🎨 Calling all artists — your work could be a permanent part of Kansas City’s skyline.

KC’s One Percent for Art program is commissioning a wall-based public artwork for the new parking garage at 18th & Lydia. The piece will span 29 feet high by 20 feet wide on the building’s north façade.

💰 Budget: Up to $185K (all-inclusive)
💡 Semifinalist stipend: $2,775
📅 Deadline to apply: September 1, 2025

Two to five semifinalists will be invited to submit proposals, so bring your boldest ideas.
Comment “ART” to get more info.

First she took over Arrowhead. Then she stole a Chiefs tight end’s heart. Now?Taylor Swift just announced her NEW album ...
08/12/2025

First she took over Arrowhead. Then she stole a Chiefs tight end’s heart. Now?

Taylor Swift just announced her NEW album — on Travis Kelce’s podcast.

Kansas City isn’t just making headlines… we’re making history. 💛❤️

Who’s ready for The Life of a Showgirl era? 🎤🏈
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Developers have submitted plans for a new Costco in Lee’s Summit, proposed for an open site at the southeast corner of U...
08/12/2025

Developers have submitted plans for a new Costco in Lee’s Summit, proposed for an open site at the southeast corner of US 50 Highway and South MO-291 Highway. Part of the planned Oldham East Village development, the project would include a Costco store with nearly 900 parking spaces, gas pumps, townhomes, two apartment complexes, additional retail space, civic areas, and parkland. Renderings from Drake Development show a mix of residential and commercial uses anchoring the site. The proposal still needs approval from the Lee’s Summit Planning Commission and City Council, with developers seeking concessions for taller parking lot lights and expanded signage. No construction timeline has been announced.

A Royals-affiliated company has taken ownership of the Aspiria campus in Overland Park, avoiding foreclosure on the mass...
08/12/2025

A Royals-affiliated company has taken ownership of the Aspiria campus in Overland Park, avoiding foreclosure on the massive property near 119th and Nall, Fox 4 reports. The deal with previous owner Occidental Management, which faced an Aug. 9 deadline to make a $230 million balloon payment, gives the Royals affiliate full control of the former Sprint campus—though officials stress it doesn’t confirm the site as the location for a new stadium. The property already has development plans in motion, including a Fiserv tech hub with 2,000 jobs. Local leaders and former officials expressed skepticism to Fox 4 about the feasibility of building a stadium there, citing funding challenges, labor shortages, and ongoing lease agreements with current tenants.

Belgian artist duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh—Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh—has been selected for a $2.18 million ...
08/11/2025

Belgian artist duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh—Pieterjan Gijs and Arnout Van Vaerenbergh—has been selected for a $2.18 million public art commission as part of the Barney Allis Plaza redevelopment in downtown Kansas City. Their design draws inspiration from the original Kansas City Convention Center, which once stood on the site before being destroyed by fire in 1900. Known for blending art and architecture, their large-scale, interactive installations will anchor a reimagined plaza that will feature green spaces, play areas, event venues, and a dog park. The project, Kansas City’s largest public art investment since the KCI terminal, attracted 251 submissions worldwide. Officials expect the transformed plaza to open by June 2026, in time for the World Cup, creating a new community hub that reflects the city’s resilience, creativity, and history.

Lee’s Summit will celebrate the grand opening of Green Street, a $44 million mixed-use public space in the heart of down...
08/08/2025

Lee’s Summit will celebrate the grand opening of Green Street, a $44 million mixed-use public space in the heart of downtown, with a weekend of events Aug. 15–17. Spanning 2.76 acres at 209 SE Green St., the development features the new Green Street Market—a 17,140-square-foot indoor venue that will host the Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market and community events—alongside a covered outdoor performance lawn, public art installations, gathering areas, and an immersive playground. Future plans include a restaurant, hotel, and residential options to complement the public spaces. Developed by LANE4 Property Group with design by Tessere Architecture and construction by McCownGordon, Green Street aims to be a year-round destination for locals and visitors. Grand opening festivities will include live music, food trucks, a ribbon cutting, yoga on the lawn, and the first official Farmers Market in the new venue.

📍 209 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, MO
📸: City of Lee’s Summit

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of Villa View Apartments, a new 50-unit mixed-income housing develo...
08/08/2025

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of Villa View Apartments, a new 50-unit mixed-income housing development designed to support local families and educators in Kansas City’s Historic Northeast. Located at 1616 Hardesty Ave., adjacent to the Villa Guadalupe school campus, the four-story complex includes 42 affordable units for households earning 30%–60% of the area median income, addressing part of the region’s 64,000-unit affordable housing gap. Each unit features modern amenities and energy-efficient appliances, with residents also gaining access to wraparound services including youth programs, financial counseling, health screenings, and job training through GCI. Developed in partnership with Riverstone Platform Partners and financed through federal and state tax credits, the $18 million project represents a significant investment in housing stability and neighborhood revitalization.

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