KC Streetcar

A view of work on a streetcar extension looking south from about 43rd and Main streets.

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Trump Set to Move Thousands of USDA Jobs to KC We are waiting to hear more details this week about a new plan by President Donald Trump to move thousands of federal agriculture department jobs to Kansas City. It is part of a new push by the White House to shift government offices closer to…

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Nick Haines sitting at desk with downtown Kansas City in background and calendar pages with arrow circling date.

The KC Streetcar Shuts Down and VP Candidates Face Off

The Big Streetcar Shutdown Be warned…Starting today, the Kansas City Streetcar is shutting down for an entire month. That’s not a typo. The transit system’s leaders say they need that time to connect the existing tracks to the new extension line down to the Plaza and UMKC. Also beware… some sections of Main Street will…

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A view of work on a streetcar extension looking south from about 43rd and Main streets.

Midtown Kansas City Reconnects with Streetcar Roots   

The KC Streetcar extension promises to change Midtown Kansas City. While advocates cheer new housing and businesses, others fret about being priced out.

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The view looking east along 47th Street on the Country Club Plaza.

Mayor: Likely Country Club Plaza Owners Outline Vision

The prospective new owners of the Country Club Plaza envision adding housing, an upscale hotel, diverse retailers and better security to improve the landmark.

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Rails already have been delivered to the riverfront for the extension of the KC Streetcar.

Streetcar Riverfront Extension Cost Surges

The cost of extending the streetcar line to the riverfront has jumped 65% to $61.1 million, forcing local funders to seek private donations.

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