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There's a sustained boom in small business creation in America. We look into what types of new businesses are booming and why this kind of trend has meant economic growth in the past.

It was on this date - January 29th, 1861 - that Kansas was admitted to the Union as the 34th state. Three months later, the nation was embroiled in the American Civil War. But let's not think about that. Instead, let's celebrate the state's people, culture and history. Happy Kansas Day!

The Unified Government and the BPU are in discussions with three proposed data center projects code-named Project Red Wolf, Project Yardbird and Project Linda. Officials insist the projects won't increase utility bills for other ratepayers, but similar promises elsewhere have been proven false.

Supporters argue getting rid of the tax — which generates $9 billion a year for the state government — would give Missourians more control.

The event brings different community services to one place to make it easier for people to find help.

Allen Kunkel, director of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center, plans to retire on June 30.

Senate Republicans planned to protest recent rulings by the Missouri Supreme Court.

The resolution, discussed in a House committee, is a proposed constitutional amendment that, if passed by voters, would allow the legislature to expand state and local sales and use taxes to eliminate the state income tax.

The Kansas City Royals did not come to terms with Clay County in time to make it to their April ballot. With Overland Park off the table, the team is looking at a later vote for the Northland or staying in Kansas City, at Washington Square Park.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with Scott Manas of Miami, Florida and puzzle master Will Shortz.