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A decision from the National Labor Relations Board found Starbucks violated labor law hundreds of times. While workers in Kansas City wait on decisions for unfair labor practice charges of their own, they say more direct action is needed.

Dave Robertson will become co-CEO of the company, joining Charles Koch.

When the new KCI terminal opens, about 80% of its vendors are local — including a Made in KC Marketplace that will showcase local brands like MADE MOBB and Kansas City Puzzle Co.

Self-taught apparel designers Peter Nonprasit and Sarah Dye-Nonprasit created Wasteland Society in 2017, combining punk and grunge aesthetics with an emphasis on togetherness in the face of despair. It's a world view that Nonprasit embraced after getting a diagnosis of bone cancer when he was a teenager.

Shawnee Mission West senior Bella Messmer launched Bubba’s and Bella’s Boards after her homecoming dance last year. The business specializes in charcuterie boxes, charcuterie cups and grazing tables.

Like hundreds of acts before them, Becky and Nathan Bliss hope the International Folk Alliance Conference can be a springboard to success as a full band — not just a duo.

The state entered an agreement with Integra Technologies to provide $300 million of incentives for the company to build the plant and create 2,000 new jobs in Wichita. But the deal still hinges on federal funding.

Kansas City G.I.F.T provides grants to Black-owned businesses in the community. Last year, they presented $460,000 to 21 different Black-owned businesses, including Blueprint KC, The Next Paige Talent Management and Production, and Equal Minded Café.

The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals in the 5th straight AFC Championship held at Arrowhead Stadium — an NFL-record. Sunday's game, which will decide which team goes to the Super Bowl, is a windfall for local businesses.

Kansas slashed the sales tax rate on many food items from 6.5% to 4%. But some consumers have complained they’re still getting charged too much or have otherwise expressed confusion about the numbers on their receipts.

Thanks to a ballot initiative passed by voters in 2018, Missouri's minimum wage rose in the new year to $12 an hour, while tipped workers now have a minimum wage of $6 an hour.

Joy Broils is dedicated to helping others find time to unwind. With the holiday season in full swing, she hopes her curated gift boxes push people take time for themselves.