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BJC Health System Recognized in Over 80 Clinical Excellence Categories

Posted July 17, 2024 St. Louis-based BJC Health System, which recently integrated Saint Luke’s Health System, has received 86 recognitions, including national recognition in 11 specialties from one of its hospitals. In January, Saint Luke’s Health System and BJC Health… more

Sallee Development Announces Plan to Expand Housing in Five Kansas City Communities

Posted July 16, 2024 Lee’s Summit-based Sallee Development announced its partnership with D.R. Horton to expand housing options and community development in the Kansas City region. Sallee Development and Austin, Texas-based D.R. Horton are currently working together in five communities:… more

Report: Home Sellers Cut Prices as Inventory Rises in Metropolitan Areas

Posted July 16, 2024 The latest monthly report from Zillow shows inventory has risen in major metropolitan areas but the monthly home values are starting to dwindle and affordability is still a challenge. The number of homes on the market… more

Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees

Posted July 15, 2024 Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally… more

KU Athletics Unveil Phase Two of Allen Fieldhouse Renovations

Posted July 15, 2024 The University of Kansas announced that construction has begun for phase two of renovations for Allen Fieldhouse ahead of the its 70th season. Phase one of the $50 million renovation plan took place in March 2023,… more

Prime Capital Investment Advisors Adopts New Brand

Posted July 12, 2024 Overland Park-based Prime Capital Investment Advisors announced it will change its name to Prime Capital Financial to better reflect the company’s services. Prime Capital Financial's decision to rebrand was made to “ reflect that Prime Capital… more

Tortoise Capital Enters Strategic Restructuring, to Sell Off Assets

Posted July 11, 2024 Overland Park-based Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC announced it has entered into two separate agreements to sell off its subsidiaries to restructure the company. Tortoise Capital has agreed to sell the assets managed by Ecofin Advisors Limited,… more

Inflation Falls in June for First Time Since Pandemic Height

Posted July 10, 2024 Inflation in the United States cooled in June, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.1% after being unchanged in May. This marks the first time… more

North Kansas City Hospital Names Dr. Collin Lovitt as Medical Staff President

Posted July 10, 2024 North Kansas City Hospital has named Dr. Collin Lovitt as the new medical staff president. Lovitt began her one-year term on July 1, according to a release Monday. In her new role, she will be a… more

Report Shows Over a Quarter of Nursing Homes in KS, MO are “Problem Facilities”

Posted July 10, 2024 A report from the Long-Term Care Community Coalition shows over one-fourth of Kansas’ nursing holmes have been designated as problem facilities due to a lack of quality care. The U.S. Nursing Home Ratings & Info report… more