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KU using new COVID-19 screening app for fall semester

A new app that has emerged from the coronavirus era is CVKey, an app designed by KU alum and former Google VP Brian McClendon that serves as a coronavirus screening tool. This fall, KU students and staff will be using… more

American Royal cancels World Series of Barbecue, other events

On Tuesday, the American Royal announced its decision to cancel this year’s World Series of Barbecue over COVID-19 concerns. Set for September 17-20 at Kansas Speedway, the association announced it is also canceling its Quarter Horse Show and PRCA ProRodeo. “Not being… more

Kansas City Southern application for second international bridge approved by White House

Railway Track & Structures (RT&S) – About five months ago, Kansas City Southern applied to the White House for a second international railroad bridge to cross from Laredo, Texas into Mexico to improve traffic flow between the two countries. According… more

Evergy, Inc. announces new five-year clean energy plan with Elliott Management Corp.

A new, five-year plan now being called a Sustainability Transformation Plan was announced by Evergy, Inc. on Wednesday, a plan that resulted from a review by a committee with Elliot Management Corp. Evergy’s plan is designed to provide a speedy… more

Governor Parson meets with K-12 schools in Kansas City and across the state to discuss reopening plans

As the start of the fall semester draws nearer each day for K-12 and other schools across the state in Missouri, some districts continue to plan for reopening though remain somewhat unsure of what it will look like. Governor Mike… more

Plans clear for Scannell Properties’ warehouse project at former Woodlands racetrack

Currently sitting vacant, the Woodlands racetrack will soon begin to be replaced by a warehouse distribution center and office park after the project - proposed by Scannell Properties - was approved by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas… more

Two warehouse developments make plans to build in Grandview

Last week the Grandview Board of Aldermen approved measures allowing CDM Capital Asset Group Inc. to take over six acres of land from developer Botts Road Property LLC. The land sits within Southpointe Business Park, currently under ownership of Botts… more

American Red Cross calls for more Kansas City volunteers

The American Red Cross has put out an urgent call for volunteers to respond to natural disasters, reports KMBC 9 News. The Greater Kansas City chapter is hoping to train hundreds of people to help with relief efforts across the… more

MSHAA considering delayed start to high school programs in the fall

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) - Missouri now considering a delayed start to programs throughout the state, reports KCTV 5 News. More families are back out participating in outdoor sports in an attempt to make a somewhat normal return to summer… more

Coping with COVID: Fewer voting locations and other changes at the ballot box

An increase in mail-in ballots have helped ease the flow of in-person traffic, though adjustments have been made for those making a visit to a polling station this primary voting season. Polls opened at 6 a.m. in Missouri, 7 a.m.… more