Quinton Lucas

Mayor moves to keep ball rolling at KC’s riverfront, backing $1.4B project expansion

As the first phase of a sprawling Berkley Riverfront development moves forward this summer, Kansas City’s mayor is pushing to enlarge the capacity of the KC Current’s home along the river at CPKC Stadium, while adding more parking, trail connections, shops, and further mixed-use development. 

New KC-first marketplace at Union Station makes local retail the destination for World Cup

The doors are open for Kansas City small businesses, city officials said Wednesday night from Union Station, welcoming locals and visitors near and far to a new, five-week marketplace in the iconic Grand Hall — timed to capture crowds from the FIFA World Cup and nearby Fan Festival.

‘We’re not waiting for anybody else to build it for us’: KC previews amped-up small biz energy ahead of World Cup 

As host cities across North America prepare to welcome the world in 2026, Kansas City entrepreneurs are already getting in formation — with a choreographed assist from backers at the City of Entrepreneurs initiative. That REP URS spirit was on full display Wednesday during an Open Doors! Spotlight event at DISTRKCT, offering a closer look…

Closing time: KC nixes 23-hour drinking plan for World Cup; select bars, restaurants can stay open until 5 am

“The ordinance expands opportunity for our businesses while ensuring the police department, first responders, and the City have the tools to keep residents and visitors safe,” Mayor Quinton Lucas said. 

Mayor: KC will help Royals activate its downtown ballpark dream (without sacrificing taxpayers’ wallets)

Kansas City won’t lose its crown on his watch, Quinton Lucas pledged during the mayor’s State of the City address Wednesday at City Hall, offering a commitment to work out a home-run deal for Kansas City residents that keeps the Royals in Missouri and brings the baseball club’s downtown stadium dream to reality. “As part…