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KCMO businesses to see potential fee cut in 2021

Kansas City, Mo. Mayor Quinton Lucas is proposing a plan to ease the costs to do business in the city, potentially saving some businesses hundreds of dollars. The service industry and other small businesses have a variety of fees they… more

Demand for COVID-19 testing doubles at KU lab

A Monday Media briefing from the University of Kansas Health System revealed a non-surprising trend descending on its facilities and others in the region, reporting a new record number of COVID-19 patients are being treated at KU. The health system… more

Missouri launches website in preparation for vaccine arrival

As research and development of multiple COVID-19 vaccines continue to show promising safety and effectiveness findings, Governor Mike Parson today announced the launch of a new vaccine website for Missouri residents.  MOStopsCOVID.com provides Missourians with information regarding the safety of the… more

Regional hospitals experience resource strain

Earlier this week, two regional hospital systems saw a new record high in the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients being treated at their facilities. Stormont Vail Health reached 100 COVID-19 patients Tuesday according to its COVID-19 Scorecard, following just a… more

Kansas grants $2.1 million toward early education gaps

Governor Laura Kelly has announced over $2.1 million in grants in order to help address gaps in early childhood care and education. Governor Laura Kelly says she announced over $2.1 million in grant funding will head to 59 ‘All in… more

Officials fear COVID-19 spike from holiday travel

Is America in a second wave—or even a third one—with the COVID-19 pandemic? A number of medical professionals around the world believe the answer to that is “no.” They see the spike in cases seen across Europe and the U.S.… more

Coping with COVID: Mo. seven-day moving average nears new high for COVID-19 daily death count

Continued spread of COVID-19 across the U.S. has impacted nearly every region of the nation concerning new cases and deaths. Numerous sources indicate the Midwest has become a hot zone in new cases. In Missouri, the climbing case trend has… more

KC among Top 10 where buyers can afford the most home

For many homeowners, being able to afford more home becomes a challenge when also battling debt. Across the U.S., the fight for more space and how affordable it comes varies depending on where you live. Data compiled in June 2020… more

KC housing supply dip puts squeeze on homebuyers

A decline in active housing supply across the U.S. has rested heavily in the Kansas City region, where listings are making a drop. In October, Kansas City’s active housing supply was down 49 percent from last year, according to a… more

UMKC receives $1.9 million grant for COVID-19 study

Nearly $2 million in grant funding has been given to the University of Missouri-Kansas City for a study centered on COVID-19 testing in among minority populations in underserved communities. Through a National Institutes of Health (NIH) initiative, UMKC will receive $1.9… more