Stimulus funds go to work in Green Impact Zone

Cleaver’s vision moves closer to reality

Cleaver’s Green Impact Zone vision moves closer to reality as the zone begins a push to weatherize more than 650 homes in 20 months.

What to do in Kansas City this weekend

The cold fronts are moving in and bringing the Fall season with them. Pull your light jacket out of storage, drink a pumpkin spice latte and enjoy all of the activities Kansas City has to offer

By Alexandra Goff

Be careful of crumbling foundation when standing on a moral high ground

Americans are becoming more and more at odds with each other; often stemming from judgements and dogmatic views pushed in the media. It is time for a little humility

By Marlys Shulda

Need a little gas money for the long Labor Day weekend?

$1,000 Gas Card up for grabs Labor Day weekend. Attempt to donate blood with the Red Cross and you could win!

By Laurie V. Nehring

What was the point?

Matt Henry sees little reason to be interested in what the President had to say Tuesday night

By Matt Henry

How about some Gross Domestic Happiness (GDH)? Timothy Walla explains

By Timothy Walla, Walla Street Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Many will nitpick and parse and read into statements made or not made, but in the end, President Obama’s message was clear: respect and thank our honorable troops and follow their example

By Marlys Shulda

By paying attention to some important travel tips, headaches can be proactively avoided, time can be saved, and your trip can be made much more enjoyable

By Mitzi Peterson

This week, Steve Wilson reviews an album by Jenny Lewis and one by an artist whose idol was Jenny Lewis. Guess which one got the better Reverberating?

By Steve Wilson

The Polsinelli Shughart firm’s new building on the Plaza offered every resident a chance to play architectural critic and help redesign a building they don’t own

By Dan Ryan

The massive egg recall has made quite a few people nervous of Salmonella bacteria, but eggs aren't the only place to catch a Salmonella infection around your home

By Jeff Hershberger

Janet Everett was composting when composting wasn’t cool. She’s on a mission of preservation. Her story: straight from the re-gift horse’s mouth

By Lynn White

The Internet can be a minefield for restaurant owners when they respond to negative reviews.

By David LaCrone

Roy Blunt has a list of questionable actions over a mile long and spanning over ten years. Contributor Marlys Shulda wants to know why Missouri voters continue to allow him to remain in Washington

By Marlys Shulda

The solutions to the issue of building a mosque near Ground Zero are not that complicated, if the developers are what they say

By Matt Henry

New laws prohibit the use of cell phones to dial or text, but attempting to read or decipher a pickup line in a nearby car seems equally as dangerous if not more so

By Mitzi Peterson

In times of confusion over a potential mosque at Ground Zero, contributor Scott Parks reminds us that George W preached tolerance and inclusiveness from the United States

By Scott Parks

Sudden wealth is often accompanied by feelings fear, guilt, anxiety and even paranoia. Do yourself a favor and pause fort thought, advises financial guru, Timothy Walla, CFP ®

By Timothy Walla, Walla Street Wealth Advisors, Inc.

Overland Park store Ten Thousand Villages offers artisans in 37 countries the opportunity to sell oriental rugs through one of the world’s largest fair trade organizations

By Marisa MacKay