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Coping with COVID: Missouri and Kansas regional statistics

Missouri and Kansas continue to see record numbers of new COVID-19 diagnoses this week, but more than three weeks after that larger wave emerged in the region, the mortality rates remain significantly below their mid-May peaks. Twice in the past… more

Kansas education officials release guidance for school reopening

State education officials released guidance Tuesday that lays out a plan to help with the start of the upcoming new school year. Leaders emphasized that local districts with local input will decide how their schools will reopen. The board is… more

New law for free COVID-19 testing in Missouri among other legislation signed

On Monday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed several pieces of legislation that will affect individuals and businesses in the state. Among the list is a law that now ensures free COVID-19 testing and another that requires hospitals to perform rape… more

Steven Bresky of Seaboard Corp. dies

Before his passing, Steven Bresky was the third generation of the Bresky family to lead Seaboard Corp. after being appointed President, CEO and Chairman in 2006. Bresky helped build up the Merriam-based company into a giant with extensive pork operations… more

University of Kansas announces $29.9 million contract for statewide assessments

The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) and Achievement & Assessment Institute (AAI) at the University of Kansas have announced a five-year, $29.9 million contract to develop, deliver and support the statewide assessment program for Kansas, reports a news release… more

First day back for some students in two Kansas City schools

On Monday, teachers and students returned to the classroom for the first time since the coronavirus outbreak in March. Two Kansas City metro schools, Crestview and Winnwood elementary, normally open year-round, opened their doors once again to students. With coronavirus… more

Missouri workforce and higher education receive millions in funding

Initiatives benefitting Missouri’s workforce and higher development received funding last week after Governor Mike Parson announced they are to receive $125 million from the CARES Act, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce… more

Jazzoo 2020 canceled, to return next year

A postponement of the original date for the event has turned into a cancelation after a decision from the Friends of the Zoo Board of Directors announced it will be canceling Jazzoo 2020. Weeks prior, the organization announced it would… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas City fights with turnaround times on test results

As the number of people being tested for the coronavirus has increased in Kansas City over recent weeks, the ability to make a quick return with test results has decreased. The slow-down in report results has posed a risk for… more

Kansas City makes pitch to be a host for 2026 World Cup

Leaders of Kansas City met virtually with officials at FIFA, the soccer’s world governing body, on Thursday.  Kansas City gave a presentation to officials in the hopes of making Kansas City one of 10 U.S. host cities for the 2026… more