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Bank May Take Crossroads Location Once Slated for Dog Oasis

By Kevin Collison A Wichita bank is considering a full service location in the Crossroads District at 100 E. 20th St., apparently replacing an earlier development concept that had included a dog care business and other retail. Emprise Bank is the potential tenant for the building that had been part of a proposed development called…

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A worker carries a clearance sale sign on the Country Club Plaza.

Country Club Plaza Confronted with Dozens of Vacant Shops

Prospective new owners of the Country Club Plaza would be buying an iconic shopping district with dozens of vacancies. Some see open spaces as opportunities.

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Clock Ticking for Potential Steamboat Arabia Departure

By Kevin Collison The City Market is looking for proposals for the space now occupied by the Steamboat Arabia Museum, but its skipper says he’s not ready to shove off yet. “We have three years to figure it out, we don’t have a Plan B,” said David Hawley, the owner of the museum chock-full of…

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A rendering of the Steamboat Arabia on the Missouri River.

Clock Ticks for Potential Steamboat Arabia Museum Departure

The City Market is looking for proposals for the space now occupied by the Steamboat Arabia Museum, but its skipper says he’s not ready to shove off yet.

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Nick Haines

Nick’s Picks | Government Shutdown, United Government Debate and Streetcar Expansion

The week ahead in Kansas City includes a possible federal government shutdown, a possible United Government breakup and talk of streetcar expansion.

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