Kansas City International Airport appears to be outpacing an industry-wide recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The opening of a new single-terminal configuration in early 2023 as well as an increase in destinations from its biggest carrier probably helped boost KCI's growth.

Billed as the largest queer bar within 200 miles, the locally owned business had four nightlife concepts under one LGTBQ-friendly roof. A co-owner said it isn't possible to keep operating Fountain Haus, which "encountered a few more challenges than we expected."

Here's your opportunity to see how your residential real estate operations compare to the area's biggest brokerages, teams and solo agents. The surveys for the Kansas City Business Journal's Residential Real Estate Lists, including a new direct submission method, are open through Feb. 14. Read on to learn more about our research.

A new KCBJ ranking puts a spotlight on 116 locally based law firms with at least 10 employees — including 28 that did not appear on our traditional Law Firms List, which is ranked by local attorneys. Read on to find out how they compare with other firms based in the Kansas City area in terms of total employment.

As 2024 begins, the Kansas City-based firm announced the promotion of seven engineers to leadership positions.

"It's truly humbling to look back across the last few years — and 2023 in particular — to reflect on how vital and vibrant Union Station has become to Kansas City, the region and even nationally," Union Station CEO George Guastello said.