-->

Local News

Ceva Animal Health Acquires Animal-Biotech Company Scout Bio

Posted January 31, 2024 Ceva Animal Health announced it has acquired Philadelphia-based biotech company Scout Bio to achieve a “significant leap,” in innovation for pet therapeutics. Scout Bio uses gene therapy and technology to address major areas of unmet medical… more

Missouri Attorney General Opposes Liberty Hospital, KU Health Partnership

Posted January 31, 2024 The Missouri attorney general believes the partnership between Liberty Hospital and the University of Kansas Health System is unlawful and requires approval of the Missouri General Assembly. In a letter published on Jan. 24, Missouri Attorney… more

Red Bridge Shopping Center to Open Grocery Store in Late Spring, Early Summer 2024

Posted January 30, 2024 The Red Bridge Shopping Center is set to open its new Red Bridge Farm Fresh Market in late spring to early summer 2024. The new grocery store will occupy the former 35,000-square-foot Sun Fresh and will… more

Q&A With Jon Stephens

Posted January 30, 2024 Q: The Berkely Riverfront development began as far back as 2014, how has the development changed over the years? A: It started under Mayor Cleaver when the Port Authority cleaned up the riverfront. My predecessors cleaned… more

KC Tech Non-Profit Graduates its First Class, Former Chiefs Player Gives Remarks

Posted January 29, 2024 The education non-profit i.c.stars|Kansas City, which gives students from low-income backgrounds experience in the hi-tech sector, graduated its first class of 11 students with former Kansas City Chiefs player Will Shields addressing the class. i.c.stars|Kansas City… more

KDOL Sheds Light of 56 High-Demand, High-Wage Jobs

Posted January 29, 2024 The Kansas Department of Labor released its Today’s Occupation report which provides a list of the most in-demand and highest-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. A total of 56 occupations populated the list with… more

Gov. Mike Parson’s State Budget Proposal Calls More Higher Education Funding

Posted January 29, 2024 Universities and community colleges could receive a 3 percent boost in funding if the state legislature approves Missouri Gov. Mike Parson’s state budget proposal. During Wednesday's annual State of the State Address to the Missouri General… more

Sister Berta Sailer, Co-Founder of Operation Breakthrough Passes Away at 87

Posted January 26, 2024 Sister Berta Sailer, a co-founder of Operation Breakthrough, passed away at the age of 87 Thursday. She was born Judith Felice on Dec. 10, 1936, in Chicago and was an only child. She was released by… more

U.S. Economy Growth at 3.3 Percent Rate in Q4

Posted January 25, 2024 The U.S. economy accelerated beyond the initial prediction for capping 2023 as gross domestic product increases at a 3.3 percent annualized rate. GDP, a measure of all the goods and services produced in the U.S., increased… more

UMB Economic Outlook Forecasts Mild-Recession Mid-Year

Posted January 25, 2024 UMB Bank released its 2024 economic outlook pointing out several factors that could lead to a “choppy ride” for the year in addition to a mild recession. The 2024 economic outlook cites many crosscurrents, either current… more