An independent insurance agency formed in Westwood Hills in November already is facing a big test, in the form of a lawsuit by an industry giant.

Big Charlie's Saloon in South Philadelphia became a Chiefs haven in Eagles country, earning national attention and the nickname "Arrowhead East."

Signs of financial trouble have simmered at the luxury Hotel Kansas City. Foreign investors and an oversight entity say they're owed significant sums at a point when a separate default may lead to a foreclosure sale.

In this week's edition of The National Beat, we take a look at how CEOs are approaching artificial intelligence, both as an investment in their companies and as a skills expectation for employees. Plus, read about how an AI chip startup that might have been on the brink of a sale last year is now partnering with Intel following a mega funding round.

Many people wonder whether the prices they pay at store shelves will go down now that tariffs have been reduced.

One day after a Kansas City woman received an 87-month sentence for PPP fraud, a KC man pleaded guilty to defrauding the program of $487,600.