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Local News

Rockhurst, Kansas City University Creates Program to Foster More KC Health Professionals

Posted November 13, 2024 Rockhurst University and Kansas City University leaders have signed a new agreement to create more pathways for students seeking healthcare degrees. For the fall 2025 semester, the Rockhurst University-Kansas City University Early Acceptance, ROKC-EAP, Program will… more

Overland Park Research Institute Adds Clinical Laboratory Division

Posted November 13, 2024 Overland Park-based Dr. Vince Clinical Research, a medical research institute, announced the addition of an in-house laboratory to help streamline new studies. DVCR is a full-service contract research organization specializing in medical trials focused on neuroscience,… more

Developer Selected to Lead $700M Redevelopment Plan for Indian Springs Mall Site

Posted November 12, 2024 Kansas City, Kansas-based developer, Eastside Innovation, has been selected to redevelop the former Indian Springs Mall near Interstate 635. During a planning commission meeting last week, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas… more

A Buc-ee’s Travel Center Coming to KCK

Posted November 12, 2024 The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas has approved a development agreement for a Buc-ee’s Travel Center near the Kansas Speedway. The UG approved a zoning request and development agreement for the gas… more

General Motors to End Production of Cadillac XT4 at Fairfax

Posted November 8, 2024 General Motors Co. will no longer produce the Cadillac XT4 at its Fairfax plant come January. The Cadillac XT4, a gas-powered SUV, is the latest vehicle model to cease production at the Kansas City, Kansas plant.… more

Survey: Newsweek Ranks KC Metro Hospitals ‘Best-In-State’

Posted November 7, 2024 Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025 has recognized several Kansas City metro area hospitals. The survey ranks hospitals nationwide to identify the 700 best hospitals that excel in patient care quality. The survey’s methodology compiles data… more

Prime Capital Financial Names Julia Stout President of Two Divisions

Posted November 7, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Financial has named Julia Stout president of its retirement plan consulting business, Prime Capital Retirement, as well as its financial wellness company, Prime Capital Wellness. Stout joins Prime Capital with more than… more

Conexon Hires Industry Veteran John Walburn as COO

Posted November 6, 2024 Conexon hired industry veteran John Walburn as its new chief operating officer, who previously held telecommunication leadership roles in Arizona. Walburn joins Conexon from Arizona where he served as vice president of operations at broadband communications… more

Buc-ee’s 74,000 SF KCK Travel Center Awaits Approval from UG

Posted November 5, 2024 Buc-ee’s could soon see a future 74,000-square-foot travel center near the Kansas Speedway if approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas this week. The request would change a 25.80-acre site, located at 601… more

280,000 SF Retail Center in Blue Springs Sells to Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets

Posted November 5, 2024 Adam's Dairy Landing, a nearly 280,000-square-foot retail center in Blue Springs has been sold to Chicago-based JLL Capital Markets. The building is located at the southeast corner of I-70 and Adam's Dairy Pkwy, approximately 20 miles east… more