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Eighth Circuit Court Denies UMB Bank’s RICO Claim Against Benton Heirs

Posted January 11, 2024 The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied UMB Bank’s bid to reinstate a lawsuit filed against the heirs of the Thomas Hart Benton estate, calling UMB’s argument groundless. UMB Bank and the heirs of Thomas… more

True Wealth & Co. Sells To Minnesota-based $5.7B AUM Wealth Firm

Posted January 11, 2024 Overland Park-based True Wealth & Co. LLC will merge with Minnesota-based Intellicents, adding $158 million in assets under management to the Minnesota firm. The owners of True Wealth, CEO Bryan Sarff, CFO Kenny Burkhead and personal… more

Analysis: How Long Will $1M in Retirement Savings Last in KS and MO

Posted January 10, 2024 Midwest states like Kansas and Missouri are among the top states where retirees with $1 million saved could get the most for their money, according to an analysis from GoBankingRates. The financial planning website used the… more

University Health Requests $22M For New Non-Clinical Services Building

Posted January 10, 2024 Updated January 12, 2024 Jackson County Legislature is considering whether to authorize $22 million to construct a new building for University Health. County legislators voted 8-1 on Monday that would appropriate $22 million from the undesignated… more

North Kansas City Hospital Warns of Data Breach, Cut Ties With Vendor

Posted January 10, 2024 North Kansas City Hospital warns its patients of their personal information being leaked as a result of a data break last year. Perry Johnson & Associates, Inc. (PJ&A) informed NKCH and its subsidiary Meritas Health Corporation… more

De Soto $390M Industrial Park Nears Completion on Phase One

Posted January 9, 2024 The newest industrial park in De Soto will conclude the first phase of the first large distribution center in the summer. Contegra Construction Co.’s 1 million-square-foot distribution center, located at 10200 Edgerton Road, will see its… more

Jackson County Leaders Pass Chiefs, Royals Stadium Tax For April Ballot

Posted January 9, 2024 The Jackson County Legislature voted to place a stadium sales tax extension on the April ballot. Voters will decide whether or not to approve a 3/8th cent sales tax for 40 years with the Kansas City… more

Chiefs, Royals Announce Commitment to Jackson County if Sales Tax is Approved

Posted January 8, 2024 The Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs released a joint statement Friday saying the two franchises are committed to remaining in Jackson County if the 3/8-cent sales tax is approved in April. In addition to… more

Burns & McDonnell CEO Adds Three New Leadership Positions to the Firm

Posted January 8, 2024 Leslie Duke, the new CEO of Burns & McDonnell, has stepped into her role in a big way by starting the year addressing workforce shortages and appointing three new leadership positions and offices. “I’m excited about… more

JCCC Appoints New Interim President

Posted January 5, 2024 Johnson County Community College announced its new interim president for the college following the former president's resignation in December. The JCCC Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Judy Korb, Ph.D., as interim president for this institution, beginning… more