Pete Smith argued that the failure to disclose several financial entities he shared with a client under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission wasn't willful. But a federal judge still found him in criminal contempt of court.

The University of Missouri-Kansas City leader will step down after two decades of mapping the regional ecosystem and quantifying capital gaps.

United Grocery plans major interior changes to the 14,000-square-foot store at Fifth Street and Minnesota Avenue, with renovations focused on fresh food departments.

Tower proposals are rising up, at least figuratively, around greater downtown Kansas City. Here's an overview of seven plans with known activity in the past year.

Kansas City-Lee's Summit Regional Airport continues making investments to better compete as a regional corporate aircraft hub. It's building hangars, a new terminal and wants to add a control tower.

The Leawood restaurant space has been empty since Hereford House closed in 2024. A popular sports bar may fill it.