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Missouri added around 1,500 cases over the weekend, according to reporting by KMBC 9 News. Over the weekend Missouri saw the addition of 1,517 cases after a week full of large case number gains, which officials attributed to a backlog…
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OMAHA, Neb. – The July Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, advanced above growth neutral and to its best level since March 2019. Overall index: After…
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,489 cases of COVID-19 on Friday reports KMBC 9 News, bringing the statewide total to 50,323 since the start of the outbreak. There have now been 1,243 deaths across Missouri from…
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A deeper look into the economic performance of the bi-state region of Kansas City shows that currently, the strength of the city is largely due to the Kansas portion of the metro. The heart of Kansas City sits on the…
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Q: We've seen the downturn's impact on hospitality (hotels, airlines, car rentals, restaurants, retail, etc.), but from what you've seen, which other sectors have sustained long-term damage? A: We would expect those industries with a combination of lower demand offerings,…
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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…
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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…
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A nationwide trial of an AstraZeneca vaccine is looking for participants in the Kansas and Missouri region to participate in a clinical COVID-19 vaccine trial. Regionally, the trial is looking for 1,500 participants and is being organized by the University…
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Another company with operations housed in Kansas City is set to add more jobs, CVS Health planning to add at least 200 jobs to its distribution center located in the Northland. CVS Health is seeking to fill positions for stockers…
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A subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx operates in pharmacy benefit management and is looking to add 20 positions in Overland Park of the 120 it hopes to fill nationwide. Positions include pharmacy technician and pharmacy clerk positions for fulfillment pharmacies…
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