Two Kansas City business organizations recently made three recommendations regarding policing and public safety. Will they be able to back it up with money and action?

Kansas City Southern’s proposed sale delivered a real financial blow in the second quarter — at least on paper. The Kansas City-based railroad company reported $720.8 million in costs related to its pending sale to Canadian National Railway Co. That nearly equaled revenue — $749.5 million — for the period that ended June 30 and was the main factor leading to a $378 million loss. The biggest hit to merger expenses was $700 million the company paid to Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. for walking…

“The Bob’s Way” is coming Kansas City’s way. Bob’s Discount Furniture will open its first stores in the metro area in the coming weeks. The Connecticut-based chain’s new stores in Independence and Merriam are among seven it plans to open nationwide around Labor Day, Furniture Today reports. The push will give Bob’s 150 stores in 24 states. Bob's will take 30,000 square feet at 19120 E. 39th St. in Independence, according to Furniture Today. That’s a former Barnes & Noble space in…

The Leavenworth /County Development Corp. recently scored a huge win — helping attract a $250 million manufacturing plant.

A hedge fund that specializes in distressed companies lost millions when small investors pushed up the price of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. stock.

At least a part of the Kansas City streetcar’s extension to the Plaza area will begin rolling soon — the taxes to support the work. Beginning July 1, sales taxes will go into effect in a transportation development district formed to support an extension of the streetcar from Union Station south to around 51st and Main streets. Property taxes in the district also will become effective, according to district officials. The beginning of the taxes is triggered by the official awarding of $174 million…