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Jazzoo 2020 canceled, to return next year

A postponement of the original date for the event has turned into a cancelation after a decision from the Friends of the Zoo Board of Directors announced it will be canceling Jazzoo 2020. Weeks prior, the organization announced it would… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas City fights with turnaround times on test results

As the number of people being tested for the coronavirus has increased in Kansas City over recent weeks, the ability to make a quick return with test results has decreased. The slow-down in report results has posed a risk for… more

Kansas City makes pitch to be a host for 2026 World Cup

Leaders of Kansas City met virtually with officials at FIFA, the soccer’s world governing body, on Thursday.  Kansas City gave a presentation to officials in the hopes of making Kansas City one of 10 U.S. host cities for the 2026… more

Mask order extended in Kansas City, Missouri

New case numbers creeping upward once again, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas made an official announcement Friday morning that the city’s standing mask policy, originally set to expire this weekend, has been extended. First issued by Lucas on June 27,… more

NBHC to close 3 Bank Midwest locations in Kansas City area

National Bank Holdings Corp. (NYSE: NBHC) plans to close a total of 12 branches across the U.S., part of those closures including three Bank Midwest locations in the Kansas City area. Bank Midwest is a division of NBH Bank, which… more

No fans at Kansas Speedway for upcoming NASCAR Cup Series

On Wednesday, Kansas Speedway announced it will be hosting the rescheduled July NASCAR Cup Series without fans in attendance. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said that over the past month they have worked closely with public health officials, medical experts… more

Big merger prepares to turn Sprint Center pink after T-Mobile purchase

A name change is in the near future for the Sprint Center, as well as a change in color. On Thursday T-Mobile revealed details for the T-Mobile Center, known currently as the Sprint Center. “I couldn’t be prouder to announce… more

Crime surge in Kansas City prompts White House to send federal agents

A continued increase in crime and overall violence has gained national attention as the White House announced Wednesday plans to send federal agents into Kansas City. The intervention is an attempt to address growing levels of violence in the city,… more

New national hospital ranking recognizes six Kansas City-area facilities

An national hospital ranking index released Tuesday by the Lown Institute measured hospitals across the U.S., recognizing six Kansas City-area facilities for their work. The index scored from three categories, seven sub-components and 42 detailed metrics to provide a unique… more

Missouri receives COVID-19 aid donation of PPE from Republic of Korea

In June, Missouri received a shipment of 60,000 nitrile and latex gloves from its sister state of Jeollanamdo Province, Republic of Korea to assist in the response to COVID-19, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Economic… more