Published 28 days ago • loading... • Updated 28 days agoShow Less IconMerriam owners fear the city’s redesign could close them down Summary by KMBCMerriam is proposing a new sales tax to help fund downtown redevelopment and flood protection, but some longtime business owners worry the plans could threaten historic buildings and force them to close.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenter1RightSearch IconSort IconKMBCCenterFactualityOwnershipMerriam owners fear the city’s redesign could close them downMerriam is proposing a new sales tax to help fund downtown redevelopment and flood protection, but some longtime business owners worry the plans could threaten historic buildings and force them to close.28 days ago·Kansas City, United StatesRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated28 days agoBias Distribution100% CenterBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources are Center100% CenterC 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageKMBC broke the news in Kansas City, United States 28 days ago on Friday, October 16, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsTaxes Plus IconMerriam Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsTaxes Plus IconMerriam Plus IconShow All