Johnson County Post

Olathe this week became just the second Johnson County city to opt in to a new Kansas law allowing extended alcohol sales 23 hours a day during the tournament. Even so, many local bars won't be participating.

Gardner city officials said Beale Infrastructure withdrew its proposal this week after being told the city would not provide any public incentives for it. More than 100 residents attended a city council meeting Monday about the plan.

The Argentina national team announced it will use the Kansas City area as a base camp for this summer's World Cup, in addition to playing a match here. That's thrilling to Claudia Luna West, owner of Buenos Aires Restaurant in downtown Shawnee.

The sheer size, scope and total projected dollar amount of the Chiefs' stadium project — which includes a new stadium in Wyandotte County and a new headquarters in Johnson County — dwarfs existing incentive districts in Overland Park and Olathe.