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A World War II era Navy SNJ trainer

Airline History Museum Hits Turbulence with Landlord

The Airline History Museum is fighting to prevent its collection of classic airplanes from being evicted by the private operator of the city-owned facility.

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A rendering of the 500 Main apartment proposal

Plans for Apartments Sprout Like Topsy Near City Market

A wave of apartment development proposals near the City Market is raising questions about density, parking, transit and affordability for city planners.

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The 18-story Waddell & Reed headquarters is now under construction at the southwest corner of 14th and Baltimore.

Waddell & Reed Sold, Future of $148 Million Downtown HQ Project Uncertain

Waddell & Reed has been sold to an Australian global financial firm, casting a shadow over its $148 million downtown headquarters project now being built.

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No Other Pup

Bar K Fetches New Markets, Continues Romping on Riverfront

Kansas City-based Bar K is expanding its “dog-human recreation” concept to St. Louis and Oklahoma City.

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Market at Grand Place

Developer of Old KC Star Building Tweaks Plan, Checks Crossroads ‘Grocery’ Box

The ambitious redevelopment of the historic former Kansas City Star building into a mixed-use project called Grand Place continues to progress with some tweaks to the original plan and completion targeted for Fall 2021.

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