Mid-States Distributing paid $26 million for the massive Toys R Us warehouse. It was among 25 potential buyers and plans to hire 30 to 35 employees to open by year end.
Whether you’ve bought shoes at Zappos, picked up milk at Whole Foods or listened to an audiobook on Audible, you’ve been caught up in Amazon’s growing web of businesses.
A fifth lawsuit has been filed in Kansas against Insys Therapeutics, which is accused of bribing doctors to prescribe its powerful fentanyl spray, and a doctor plaintiffs say participated in the scheme.
Lime is decommissioning one of its scooter models out of fear the devices can break, the company said Monday. Lime and Bird scooters have become a common mode of transportation in and around downtown Kansas City.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has to complete a months-long rule-making process before anyone can even apply for a medical marijuana card or apply to open a dispensary or grow operation.
Missouri voters may have overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana by constitutional amendment on Tuesday, but most doctors are reluctant to recommend it for patients because it’s not regulated by the FDA.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit in KC federal court against a business owner claiming he retaliated against a worker who refused to change his testimony in an earlier discrimination case.
Marcelo Claure has moved into a new role at Sprint and has returned to Miami, where he is an owner of a new Major League Soccer team. Here’s a video of a 2016 party he held at the house for employees.
Developer Vince Bryant is restoring the former home of The Kansas City Star and building a new food hall and Grand Market at 18th and Grand. The Star went on exclusive tours with Bryant.
A federal judge strikes down contract provision between UPS Global Freight and Teamsters. It pays less if medical reasons temporarily force a driver into dock work, but full pay if a DUI sidelined the driver.
Nordstrom will open a slightly larger store than previously reported, according to plans recently filed to the city. Cinemark, currently with 2,900 seats, would lose 1,260 seats.
Samson Dental Partners in Leawood and ImmediaDent urgent care dental clinics are paying $5 million to settle allegations they submitted false Medicaid claims and pressured dentists to give unnecessary cleanings.
Samsung provides glimpse at flexible-screen phone that is expected usher in a wave of similar devices as industry searches for new features to revive slumping market.
Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11. There are many discounts for veterans and active duty military on that day and others. They include free or discounted meals, free haircuts and discounts on merchandise.
Missouri became the 32nd state to legalize medical marijuana Tuesday, with voters passing an amendment to the state constitution. A supporter called it “a historic day for Missouri patients.”
Mobile IV services marketing themselves as a quick cure for hangovers started in Las Vegas in 2012. They’ve since made their way to Kansas City and elsewhere, despite skepticism from the medical community.
Mid-States Distributing paid $26 million for the Lee's Summit warehouse opened by Toys R Us in 1994. Mid-States is investing $35 million more in updates.
