2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (149+ words) Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to make an appearance at an Olathe manufacturing company Monday. The ticketed event will take place at Webco Manufacturing, 20570 W. 162nd St. in Olathe. A program is scheduled to begin at noon before Vance speaks at 1:35 p.m. Webco…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (388+ words) The TD 2026 Love & Money Survey shows that financial pressure is affecting far more than household budgets. Americans say money is influencing how they communicate with partners, when they pursue major life milestones, how often they rely on family support and…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (914+ words) Within a few weeks, it will become even easier for Lee’s Summit residents to find $4.99 rotisserie chicken, giant packs of toilet paper, party-size bakery sheet cakes and bulk pantry staples – just to name a few popular items at the new…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (479+ words) Given today’s affordability challenges, it is understandable that homeowners are looking for ways to reduce their property tax burden. But lower property taxes do not come without trade-offs. When property taxes are reduced, so is funding for the local services…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (629+ words) A plan to pay for part of Kansas City’s $600 million contribution to a new Royals ballpark in Crown Center is moving forward. The Tax Increment Financing Commission on Wednesday approved a plan to redirect nearly $382 million in new economic activity…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (288+ words) The Hometown Olathe Family Farm — a winery and farm that offered family events — is closed for the time being. Owner Thomas Hoff Jr. told The Star Wednesday that the farm, also called The HOFF, will not be in operation at…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (219+ words) Prepare to spend a couple more dollars to park your car at Kansas City International Airport. In an email to The Star, the Kansas City Aviation Department said that starting Sept. 15, it would raise parking rates at MCI for the…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (376+ words) Kansas City Current soccer player Elizabeth Ball was serving up espresso drinks from inside Pitchside Coffee’s trailer Tuesday afternoon. It was the first day the coffee shop was open full-time at Current Landing. “This is the first time I’ve been,…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (361+ words) That conversation may seem far removed from KC boardrooms and businesses. But it directly affects the decisions business owners across our region make every day, from financing equipment purchases and facility expansions to managing payroll growth and evaluating long-term investments....