Business and Government

U.S. economy shrinks at record annual rate in second quarter

Knowing it was coming did little to prevent raised eyebrows down today, as the Commerce Department released its preliminary report showing real gross domestic product decreased at a record annual rate of 32.9 percent in the second quarter of 2020. That… more

Missouri governor supports legislation to try kids 12 to 18 as adults in certain cases

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is asking lawmakers to approve legislation that would allow judges to decide whether a child between the ages of 12 and 18 should be tried as an adult in court for… more

Round of layoffs at Hallmark Cards

Due to a changing landscape in consumer needs, Hallmark Cards has announced they will be making 120 layoffs. Over half of the layoffs – around 90 – will be made at the company’s headquarters in Kansas City. "Hallmark is transforming… more

Universal and AMC enter multi-year agreement to increase amount of movie watching

Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. announced a multi-year agreement under which UFEG films will be exhibited in AMC Theatres in the U.S., according to a Tuesday news release from AMC. The agreement includes at least… more

Ascena Retail Group Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

On Thursday last week Ascena Retail Group Inc. , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ascena is the parent company of seven different apparel brands including Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, and Justice. The company announced the same day a debt… more

Health order for Wyandotte County public schools prohibits reopening until after Labor Day

In response to increased new coronavirus cases in the area, Dr. Allen Greiner, Wyandotte County’s Chief Medical Officer, issued a new health order Monday prohibiting public schools in the county from opening before Labor Day. The order was issued to… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas’ top health official Lee Norman discusses risks moving forward

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman addressed the issue of education in the state of Kansas and the plan moving forward for students in an interview with 41 Action News. Norman acknowledged that how to get… more

Possible backtrack for Kansas reopening plan

On Monday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced the possibility that the state will need to backtrack on the four-phase Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas. Kelly says that if coronavirus cases continue increase, she will recommend that counties across… more

MU reduces Bright Flight scholarship amount

Last week, MU's financial aid office informed Bright Flight scholars at the university of a cut to the program in a Wednesday afternoon email.  Beginning this school year, students at MU eligible to receive the Bright Flight scholarship will be… more

Missouri Job Centers gradually reopen to public including some in Kansas City area

Those currently experiencing or soon facing unemployment in Missouri now have access to in-person services across certain areas of the state. While virtual services remain available to residents, several centers including some in the Kansas City area have reopened in… more