Jackson CountyAs Independence nears vote on AI data center funding, here’s everything we knowThe proposed $150 billion data center, which would be accompanied by a power plant upgrade and major tax breaks, has drawn mixed feedback.Updated February 27, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Taylor Swift posted a glimpse of herself without makeup and people lost their mindsFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Status Nightclub killings tragic, but aren’t cause for renewed gun control | OpinionFebruary 28, 2026 at 5:08 AM
Popular KC-area pastor considers independent Senate run to unseat Roger MarshallFebruary 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Hey Kansas City, toy museum needs your Care Bears, Smurfs & other 1980s playthingsFebruary 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Olathe NewsOlathe uses $691k federal grant for roundabout, other traffic safety projectsFebruary 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
DevelopmentThis 96-year-old, $1.3M home near Ward Parkway may soon be torn down for rebuildUpdated February 26, 2026 at 2:56 PM
DevelopmentIndependence subsidies would save AI company $6.2B. What city, schools would getUpdated February 26, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Jackson CountyIndependence schools say AI data center offers needed cash, even with $6B tax breakUpdated February 25, 2026 at 3:06 PM
LocalNew rules could mean less parking required across much of KC. Neighbors are splitUpdated February 25, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Government & PoliticsPort KC wants more power — and armed police force. Critics say it’s a ‘nonstarter’February 25, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Wyandotte CountyCrews to start moving ground for Wyandotte County’s incoming Mattel theme parkUpdated February 24, 2026 at 12:33 PM
LocalSee top Kansas officials laud opening of long-awaited express lane in JoCoUpdated February 24, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Jackson CountyThey built their dream life in Independence. Now huge AI data center is moving inUpdated February 20, 2026 at 5:42 PM
LocalKC officials say plan to change midtown Costco goes against goal of walkabilityFebruary 21, 2026 at 6:27 AM
DevelopmentHistoric building on KC streetcar line will house 52 new lofts, rooftop loungeUpdated February 19, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Olathe NewsTwo rooftop restaurants coming to downtown Olathe. Here’s when they may openUpdated February 19, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Olathe NewsThe $320M plan for an accessible theme park, ice hockey arena & more in OlatheFebruary 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
LocalSee the upgrades coming to American Jazz Museum in KC’s 18th & Vine districtFebruary 14, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Clay CountyGoogle confirms $10B, 500-acre data center in Kansas City’s NorthlandFebruary 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Olathe NewsNew facility for Alzheimer’s care coming to Olathe after city approvalFebruary 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM
DevelopmentAnother downtown KC high-rise proposed, this one overlooking the Kauffman CenterFebruary 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
LocalPort KC cuts ties with Platform Ventures to signal objection to alleged ICE dealUpdated February 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Jackson CountyMichelin-starred chef to open restaurant on KC riverfront, but not by World CupUpdated February 9, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Olathe NewsBetter playgrounds, longer trails & a new park coming to Olathe. See 2026 plansFebruary 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalKC advances plan to privatize Plaza’s sidewalks, giving developer more authorityUpdated February 6, 2026 at 10:21 AM
DevelopmentThis 26-story tower could redefine Kansas City’s skyline, add 450+ new homesUpdated February 4, 2026 at 10:44 AM
