News & Issues
Stories from around the Kansas City Metro area on a variety of topics.
Evergy to Lead Group Building Massive KCI Solar Farm
Kansas City has struck a deal with a consortium led by Evergy to develop a massive solar farm at Kansas City International Airport.
KC Wheel on Course for November Opening at Pennway Point
By Kevin Collison The frame has been completed on the 150-foot KC Wheel, the high-profile centerpiece of the Pennway Point entertainment district, and its builder anticipates it will be carrying riders by early November. The attraction being built by Icon Experiences is part of an ambitious redevelopment plan by developer Vince Bryant to create an…
Many Older Adults Think the Best Is Yet to Come
Age Wave founder Ken Dychtwald takes close looks at his life and his generation, and finds reasons to be encouraged about aging and older adults in America.
Puttery Starts Putt-Putt Play on Plaza
By Kevin Collison The Puttery, an upscale miniature golf concept out of Dallas, is opening Thursday (Sept. 14) in the Country Club Plaza, adding an adult-only entertainment destination to the mix of tenants. “The Plaza is well known for its retail and dining, but we’ve found that Millennials prefer experiences over purchasing items,” said JW…
Wind Nearly Stopped Blowing Through Midwest Turbines in June
The amount of renewable energy produced in the Midwest declined sharply in June because less wind blew through turbines in the region.