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Kansas City business owner faces steep property tax hike, seeks help ahead of appeal deadline
KMBC 9 - Missouri
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July 10, 2025
Business owner Chris Goode says the latest property tax assessment for his health-focused restaurant, Ruby Jean’s Juicery, felt like a gut punch.The property value for his building on Troost Avenue jumped from $107,000 in 2022 to $847,000 in 2023,...
Kansas Department of Commerce Awards $4.1 Million in Tax Credits to Spur Revitalization Efforts
KNCK - Kansas
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Local Written By: Press Release from Kansas Department of Commerce Published Date: 07-09-2025 Kansas Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced the Department of Commerce has awarded $4.1 million through the Community...
Business owners left in the dark as East Kellogg project moves forward
KWCH 12 - Kansas
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July 10, 2025
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - As the massive East Kellogg construction project gets closer to breaking ground, some local business owners are feeling uneasy and out of the loop. The Kansas Department of Transportation plans to expand Kellogg from K-96 to...
Kansas State eyes Big XII title with Avery Johnson leading the charge at media days
KSAS - Kansas
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Big XII Media Days kicked off Tuesday in Frisco, Texas, as the league gears up for another highly competitive season with 16 teams. Kansas State took the stage first on day one. The Cats are banking on quarterback Avery Johnson to make a leap...
Padres trade proposal lands former Cy Young Award runner-up
Sporting News
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July 9, 2025
For a team currently just outside the playoff picture, the San Diego Padres will likely be quite active at the trade deadline. An area of need for the Padres is starting pitching. Michael King has been out since May with a shoulder ailment, and...
Bishop Arts Theatre Center Receives National THRIVE! Grant from Theatre Communications Group and Theater League of Kansas City
North Dallas Gazette - Texas
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July 10, 2025
Unrestricted Funding to Support Ongoing Community-Driven Theatrical Work Bishop Arts Theatre Center is proud to be named one of eight recipients of a 2025 THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color grant from the Theater League of Kansas City and Theatre...
Jackson County business owners continue to push back on soaring property assessments
KMBC 9 - Missouri
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July 10, 2025
With the July 14 deadline fast approaching, dozens of Jackson County business owners gathered Wednesday night to learn how to appeal their skyrocketing property tax assessments.The town hall, hosted at J. Rieger & Co., was organized to help...
Eagles Star Projected to Potentially Set Market With Massive Deal
Newsweek
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July 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles have one of the top interior defensive linemen on their roster in Jalen Carter. Just two years into his NFL career, it's become apparent that Carter could be nearing elite status if he hasn't reached it already after his...
Steelers Hit With Harsh Reality Check Following Blockbuster Trade
Heavy.com
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July 9, 2025
Getty Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin just reshaped his entire secondary, but did he make the right moves? The Pittsburgh Steelers totally revamped their secondary this spring and summer, bringing in big-name players like Jalen Ramsey...
San Diego businesses prepare for Comic-Con's economic boost
KGTV 10 News - California
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July 10, 2025
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Downtown businesses are gearing up for Comic-Con, San Diego's biggest summer event that brings thousands of visitors and a significant economic impact to the city. "It is bigger than Christmas, it is bigger than Black Friday. It...
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Schmidt Announces Run for Governor
Insurance Journal
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July 9, 2025
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced her bid to run for Governor of Kansas in 2026. Schmidt, a lifelong Republican, began her career as a pharmacist after graduating from the University of Kansas. She has worked for over 40 years...
Kansas City-area schools sound alarm on federal education funding freeze
KSHB - Missouri
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July 9, 2025
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Several Kansas City-area school districts say they are suddenly facing financial uncertainties after the U.S. Department of Education announced a freeze in funding. The freeze comes as districts are just weeks away from the...
The Most Bet QB Over/Unders for the 2025 NFL Season: Bettors are Banking Big on Dak
Covers
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Photo By - Imagn Images. Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott drops back to pass. We’re under two months away from Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season, and bettors are already showing their appetite for football's imminent return by diving into...
Jared Goff fires shots at Sean McVay while revealing shocking details of Rams-Lions trade on Netflix's "Quarterback"
Sportskeeda
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July 9, 2025
Jared Goff played five years as a quarterback with the LA Rams, four of which were under Sean McVay. The Rams traded Goff to the Detroit Lions in 2021, and McVay's Los Angeles eventually went on to win the Super Bowl that season with Matthew...
Roger Marshall voices support for Trump policies amid economic and legislative critiques
SW Kansas News
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July 9, 2025
Senator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshotSenator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshot Dr. Roger Marshall, a prominent figure in American politics, recently shared his perspectives...
‘All my business is out there:’ Joe Burrow reacts to burglary captured on Netflix’s...
Journal News - Ohio
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“That was definitely a curveball I didn’t quite expect throughout the whole process,” Burrow said of the break-in while discussing his decision to do the show earlier this summer. “But the people involved in it, working on it day to day, were...
Copaken Brooks Sells 147,000 SF Office Building in Overland Park, Kansas
REBusinessOnline
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July 9, 2025
24OVERLAND PARK, KAN. — An investment entity led by Copaken Brooks has agreed to sell 6201 College Boulevard, a landmark office building located at the intersection of Lamar Avenue and College Boulevard, to the City of Overland Park. The city...
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announces campaign for governor
Salina Journal - Kansas
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Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced her candidacy for governor. Schmidt has served 20 years in elected office, including as a state senator and insurance commissioner. At least six other individuals are also seeking the...
Kansas 2025 tax collections exceed $10 billion
The Iola Register - Kansas
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July 9, 2025
TOPEKA — Kansas brought in more than $10 billion in tax revenue in the most recent fiscal year, which is about the same as the previous year’s totals but better than state analysts predicted. Tax revenues in fiscal year 2025 were about $249...
Housing Market Forecast: Will 2026 Be a Good Year? An Expert’s Analysis
The Close - New York
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July 9, 2025
The real estate housing market has turned a corner post-pandemic. Rates have experienced soft drops, the stock has gradually risen, and purchase demand has gradually gained momentum. However, there are still roadblocks, particularly in...