Business and Government
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced plans this week divert thousands of unused doses of coronavirus vaccine from CVS and Walgreens pharmacies to other state-enrolled vaccinators. The decision was made to help speed up the vaccination process, Missouri among the states…
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A number of companies experienced a boost in stock values at the market's opening bell on Wednesday, including Kansas City-based AMC Entertainment Holdings. The struggling theatre chain saw an over 200 percent climb in stock value Wednesday morning from…
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Kincaid Ready Mix has sold to Ozark-based Farmer Companies and will merge with its subsidiary, Ozark Ready Mix. Kincaid has been in the Kansas City area since 2002, providing concrete services on both sides of the state line from small…
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On Tuesday, January 26, Governor Mike Parson announced the launch of a new COVID-19 vaccination dashboard containing Missouri-specific data submitted by providers from across the state. “We are excited to announce the launch of Missouri’s COVID-19 vaccination dashboard. This dashboard…
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Shawnee Mission School District will be able to fund more than $200 million in upgrades after nearly 70% of Johnson County residents who voted on Tuesday approved a bond issue. Through the $264 million bond, SMSD plans to rebuild five elementary schools…
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A wave of financial relief have been delivered to Kansas City area renters thanks to a relief package passed by Congress last month. Passed legislation has approved the distribution of $25 billion in rental assistance to renters across the U.S.…
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Governor Laura Kelly has announced county allocation data is now available on Kansas' COVID-19 vaccine dashboard. A collaboration with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the COVID-19 dashboard will be updated Monday, Wednesday and Friday by 12:30 PM. “I am pleased to…
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Today Missouri lawmakers will talk through several bills that deal with the coronavirus and small businesses. The meeting stems from the recent crackdowns on Missouri businesses who are not enforcing health department guidelines. Numerous bars across the state have been…
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MGP Ingredients Inc. out of Atchison, Kan. reached an agreement to acquire St. Louis-based Luxco Inc. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $475 million. Founded in 1941, MGP is considered a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits, contracting recognizable brands…
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Johnson County, Kan. has moved into Phase 2 of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution process beginning today, Tuesday, Jan. 26. Phase 2 will be rolled out in different tiers, similar to what Missouri is doing. However, as Kansas and Johnson County…
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