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Metro counties relax health orders, dining restrictions

New, less restrictive health orders for in-dining establishments have been issued for Jackson and Wyandotte counties this week. The new order began today in Wyandotte County and allows bars, restaurants and taverns to serve patrons until midnight and to stay… more

KC Fed Reserve Bank President says inflation could rise quickly

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Kansas recognized as national leader in wind energy production

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today announced that the state of Kansas has once again been recognized as a national leader in wind energy, with Business Facilities Magazine noting high rankings for Kansas and awarding an Honorable Mention to the Grain… more

Coping with COVID: KU Health reports third consecutive decline in hospitalized COVID patients

The number of active COVID-19 patients being treated at The University of Kansas Health System shows another drop today. Sixty people with the active virus are hospitalized, down from 64 yesterday. As of Friday, Jan. 8, the COVID-19 patient count… more

Jackson County hires appraisal services company for property valuations with $17.9M contract

Jackson County has signed a $17.9 million contract with Texas-based Tyler Technologies Inc. to provide appraisal software and services. A recent state audit found that the county's assessment increases were more than 70% higher than other Missouri counties in 2019,… more

Affordability concerns ahead for housing market in 2021

Apartment prices may be steady now, but rent is expected to rise within the latter half of 2021. Dense urban areas should continue to struggle with weaker rental prices and drops in average rents, according to John Loper, an associate… more

Soaring home values add more U.S. cities to million-dollar list

The typical value of a home in the United States is a little more than a quarter-million dollars ($263,351 in November 2020, to be exact). But in 312 cities and towns nationwide, the typical home is worth a cool million or… more

IT firm seeks expansion to KC metro with federal contract

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' National Benefits Center could soon approve an expansion of global company IT Coalition Inc. to a Lee’s Summit facility. IT Coalition Inc. is a global information technology and cybersecurity service provider and is awaiting the… more

Council shoots down proposed $55M development

The Overland Park City Council downvoted a $55 million active-adult community in a 9-2 decision on Monday. Located just south of Ranch Mart shopping center, developers were denied rezoning for the 11.5-acre project. EPC Real Estate Group LLC plans involved… more

New report reveals top industries with remote work

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home is more necessary and desirable than ever. With that in mind, FlexJobs has announced the top 100 companies to watch for remote work in the coming year. “Remote” means the openings must offer… more