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J. Rieger earns role in new Jason Bourne thriller; chased with a shot of Monogram whiskey, neat
January 09, 2026
When Jason Bourne slides into his next literary adventure, the CIA asset-turned-runaway agent is expected to find himself barrel-bound in the East Bottoms, said Andy Rieger, teasing a new thriller in the Bourne series that adds an iconic Kansas City destination to the hero’s story. Rieger on Thursday revealed that J. Rieger & Co. Distillery
Grab a plate, save a restaurant: KC’s 10-day crash course in cuisine could keep the doors open
January 09, 2026
The region’s culinary community is toasting the return of Kansas City Restaurant Week with anticipation — and hopes for a serving of survival amid an economic downturn that’s seen the closures of dining establishments new and old across the metro. “This event alone can hopefully at least keep us open,” said Nashaunda Law, founder of
Meet 8 startups that just locked in move-faster funding from Digital Sandbox KC
January 09, 2026
An effort to “super-charge” innovative, emerging tech in Kansas City is helping more than a half-dozen companies with exceptional growth potential get their solutions to customers faster, said Jill Meyer, announcing the latest cohort of Digital Sandbox KC-funded startups. “These next great innovations are solving real-world problems and identifying gaps that their technologies can fill,”