A co-founder of the events management company got his start as an executive with the Kansas City Comets.

TranSystems now has made half a dozen acquisitions since 2022, increasingly filling out its national presence.

The company, which makes ingredients for food companies, has a significant presence in the Kansas City area, including a manufacturing facility in Grandview.

The acquisition comes shortly after the company announced a deal with a Chicago private equity group to help its continued growth.

Plans for an East Crossroads baseball stadium and renovations at Arrowhead Stadium took a beating in Tuesday's vote, but Editor Brian Kaberline writes that it creates some space to slow down, cool off and think fresh — for both sides.

You played with Barbie and Hot Wheels. This project will let you visit a Barbie Beach House and ride Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters.