Business and Government
The Kansas City Council's Finance, Governance and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday to discuss a proposed ordinance on minimum wage. Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Quinton Lucas wants a humane wage for workers at entities that get 25 percent or more…
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Evergy Inc. rejected a $15 billion all-stock acquisition offer from NextEra Energy Inc., Reuters reported Monday. It’s unclear whether NextEra will take a new approach to a potential acquisition, though the company has no immediate plans to try again, sources told…
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The Northland Ford Motor Company assembly plant in Claycomo, Mo. will see new jobs and ramped-up production, thanks to a generous investment from Ford. An investment of $100 million will be made at the Ford Kansas City Assembly Plant, the…
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With the rising number of coronavirus cases in our area we wanted to know if students are heading back to remote learning. The Johnson County COVID-19 dashboard indicates the number of new cases and percent of positive tests would lead…
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Clay County residents voted overwhelmingly in support of a new county constitution on Election Day. The proposed new constitution passed with just over 81-percent of the vote. Changes to the constitution will include an expansion of the commission's seats from…
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NPC International, Inc. said it has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Flynn Restaurant Group for its Pizza Hut and Wendy's locations along with other assets. The largest franchisee in the U.S., Flynn has agreed to acquire…
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This election season many voters in Missouri and in other parts of the U.S. were granted the opportunity to vote via mail, a permission typically granted to residents with special exceptions. Law passed in June 2020 gave all Missourians the…
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Amazon has announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Republic, Mo., projected to open sometime in 2021. The new fulfillment center is expected to create over 500 new, full-time jobs. The company said it will open with industry-leading…
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The debate for approval on increased CARES Act spending will continue Monday, Nov. 9 in Missouri. Gov. Mike Parson gathered state lawmakers in a special session Thursday, Nov. 5 to discuss spending an additional $1.2 billion in federal funding to…
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Evergy Missouri West customers will see a $0.02 increase on their monthly statements beginning in December. The Missouri Public Service Commission approved the electrical company's application to adjust the Renewable Energy Standard Rate Adjustment Mechanism (RESRAM) charge. "The RESRAM charge…
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