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Lenexa Opens New Justice Center for Police, Municipal Court

Posted August 26, 2024 The new Lenexa Justice Center has officially opened and will be the new home for the Lenexa Police Department and Lenexa Municipal Court. The new Lenexa Justice Center is located at 17371 Prairie Star Parkway. City… more

Black & Veatch Sells Business to Dycom Industries for $150M

Posted August 23, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business for $150 million. Dycom Industries, Inc., announced it acquired the business in a strategic move to address growth opportunities in wireless network… more

Sallee Development Breaks Ground on 364-Unit Development in Platte County

Posted August 22, 2024 Lee’s Summit-based real estate developer Sallee Development announced it had broken ground on its 364-unit townhome project in Platte County. Barry West is a build-for-rent community consisting of 364 units, including 2-story and ranch-style townhomes, located… more

Black & Veatch Adds Paul Westerberg as Global Manager of Construction, EVP

Posted August 21, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has named Paul Westerberg global manager of construction and executive vice president for the company’s growing construction division. At Black & Veatch, Westerberg will oversee construction activities, employees, equipment, assets and… more

Lathrop GPM to Merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, Adds 62 Attorneys

Posted August 21, 2024 Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM announced it will merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, a deal that will bring about a national law firm with 360 attorneys. Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley will officially combine, effective Oct. 1,… more

Elanco Animal Health to Invest $130M in KS Facility, Plans 70 New Jobs

Posted August 21, 2024 Elanco Animal Health Inc. will invest $130 million in its manufacturing facility in Elwood for renovations and approximately 70 new jobs. Through the end of 2026, Elanco plans to expand and renovate its Elwood site, which… more

HCA Midwest Health Selects Janie Thompson as Menorah Medical Center COO

Posted August 20, 2024 Overland Park-based Menorah Medical Center announced Janie Thompson will be joining the hospital as chief operating officer. Thompson, a Leawood native, will be returning to Johnson County after most recently serving as COO for HCA Healthcare’s… more

Agribusiness The Andersons Inc. Names Bill Krueger as CEO

Posted August 20, 2024 Agriculture trader and manufacturer The Andersons Inc. announced it tapped Bill Krueger, who was tied to the company’s Overland Park trading office, as its new chief executive officer. Krueger is currently the company's chief operating officer.… more

Jackson County Legislature Eyes New Stadium Sales Tax for Chiefs Only

Posted August 20, 2024 Jackson County voters could see a new question regarding keeping the Chiefs in the county on the upcoming November ballot. The new proposal would ask for a 20-year extension with a ¼ cent sales tax. The… more

Carvana Selects Kansas City as Location for First Auction ‘Megasite’

Posted August 19, 2024 Carvana announced it would develop a new “megasite” in Kansas City and is expected to create around 200 jobs in the area. The “megasite” will become Carvana’s first auction and reconditioning facility, bringing the company’s inspection… more