Kansas City Small Biz 'Desperate' To Avoid Another Cruel Summer Of Property Crime

Entrepreneurs worry World Cup could leave small biz, communities on the losing team

FIFA’s summer games set to bring opportunity to Kansas City, but some fear a ripple effect that lasts far longer than the 2026 matches With each month that passes before Kansas City hosts games for the FIFA World Cup in June 2026, local small business owners are facing anxiety about the uncertain plays ahead — and demanding answers (along with a spot on the pitch). Community members gather to express their concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World C…

Kansas City Small Biz 'Desperate' To Avoid Another Cruel Summer Of Property Crime

Our hipster colleagues share an important summary of recent crime amid fear that we're about to repeat the same cycle . . . Check-it: Read more at tonyskansascity.com

Desperate business owners demand crime solutions from city government: ‘You just feel violated’

Photo by Travis Meier 11 break-ins in two years. That’s what Heather White has dealt with across her three businesses—Tailleur, Cheval, and Enchante—all on the same block on Main Street in Midtown. “You just feel violated,” White says as we sit on Taillure’s patio. “And to have it happen over and over again… it’s just a constant battle.” The result? Bakery and cafe Enchante closed its storefront in March. White says the shop also struggled from …