Economy

The $116.2 million Museum Tower apartment project is proposed for the site of the former Holiday Inn at 45th and Main streets.

Museum Tower, $116 Million Apartment Project, Proposed for 45th and Main

By Kevin Collison | March 18, 2021

Museum Tower, a $116 million apartment project proposed as a gateway to a potential cultural district at 45th and Main streets, leads the list of development proposals filed with the city in advance of stricter tax incentive policies taking effect early next month.

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Broadband fiber

Parts of Rural Missouri Will Get Gigabit Speeds With New Spectrum Initiative

By Jacob Douglas | February 17, 2021

Charter Communications, which provides Spectrum service, plans to extend super fast gigabit broadband in parts of 33 counties in Missouri.

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Troost Village redevelopment proposal

Troost Village Plan Would Transform Heart of Historic Commercial District

By Kevin Collison | February 12, 2021

Troost Village plan would transform the heart of a historic commercial district.

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The GameStop located on Westport Road.

Local Lessons of the Reddit Revolution

By Jacob Douglas | February 10, 2021

From AMC and GameStop to Boulevard Brewing and Robinhood, Reddit Is spawning social movements that are changing business and investing.

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McDonald's worker Terrence Wise holds his fist up in solidarity as Fran Marion, another local McDonald's worker, speaks at the Fight for $15 rally on Jan. 15 in front of the Van Brunt McDonald’s in Kansas City,

Kansas City Fast-Food Workers Demand a $15 Minimum Wage and Union

By Celisa Calacal, KCUR 89.3 | January 22, 2021

Kansas City fast-food workers have joined a nationwide effort to demand a $15 minimum wage and union representation.

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