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KCMO files suit against ATF over gun manufacturer license

Another lawsuit has emerged related to a gun trafficking scheme by former KC Fire Department Capt. James Samuels. The City of Kansas City, Mo. has filed a suit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The federal agency is… more

Cerner announces two executive role replacements

Cerner Corp. announced two important changes among its list of top executives, two longtime leaders to be succeeded by internal candidates. Travis Dalton, who has led Cerner Government Services, is the company's new chief client and services officer, effective Friday.… more

Mahomes still in concussion protocol from Sunday game

Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid confirmed Monday that quarterback Patrick Mahomes is in the NFL’s concussion protocol. "We'll follow that and see how he does the next couple of days," Reid said Monday. The Chiefs are scheduled to return… more

Biden $1,400 stimulus package likely to see February approval

President-elect Joe Biden announced his coronavirus relief package last week which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for eligible U.S. residents. This week, the country will move one step closer to seeing that proposal become an action plan as Biden and two… more

Kansas Senate votes to approve SOE, opt-out law extension

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KC-based Burns & McDonnell expands, adds Ohio office

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Coping with COVID: Missouri proceeds with second tier of Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccine shots on Monday

As Tier 1 of Missouri’s Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccination plan came to a close over the weekend, the state announced the start of Tier 2 on Monday, Jan. 18. Phase 1B, Tier 2 focuses on high-risk individuals, vaccination aimed at… more

Ameren Missouri acquires second wind energy center

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), closed on the acquisition of the company's second wind energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project located in northwest Missouri. Clean, renewable energy from the facility is already reaching customers, even as construction continues… more

KCMO to face another expected deficit this fiscal year of $50M

Financial constraints on the City of Kansas City, Mo. caused by COVID-19 will not be going away soon. In a Thursday press conference, the city reported they anticipate a $50-million deficit during the current fiscal year. "It's very difficult to… more

Coping with COVID: Missouri enters Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations, to run through weekend 

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced the activation of Phase 1B - Tier 1 of the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on Thursday. Federal partners informed the state they plan to significantly increase vaccine supply next week. Individuals 65 and older and… more