New bulbs, neon, and a 10-year deal: Western Auto sign shines again after much-needed restoration

After more than a month of work, Kansas City’s iconic Western Auto sign is restored and set to stay lit for years to come.
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When you think of neon, you might think of neon signs or the tenth element, a noble gas. But there was a time when neon bulbs like the venerable NE-2 were the 555 of their day, with a seemingly ...