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A look into U.S. state data shows that rising case numbers for COVID-19 come primarily from young adults. In Missouri, the age group reporting the highest number of cases is 20-24, closely followed by 25-29. In Kansas, the data provides…
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New case numbers creeping upward once again, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas made an official announcement Friday morning that the city’s standing mask policy, originally set to expire this weekend, has been extended. First issued by Lucas on June 27,…
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After the release of the Paycheck Protection Program from the Small Business Association (SBA), many questions are asked about the program regarding who was eligible for the forgivable loan and risk/ what kind of penalties might be included. Shortly after…
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Commercial chapter 11 filing totals during the first six months of the year (Jan. 1-June 30) increased by 26 percent to 3,604 from the 2,855 total filings during the same period in 2019 according to data provided by Epiq Global,…
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National Bank Holdings Corp. (NYSE: NBHC) plans to close a total of 12 branches across the U.S., part of those closures including three Bank Midwest locations in the Kansas City area. Bank Midwest is a division of NBH Bank, which…
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There is no doubt that rising coronavirus cases are starting to impede commerce again. Many states have mandated masks in public places in an attempt to avoid reversal of the gradual business and social reopening process. If there is any…
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On Wednesday, Kansas Speedway announced it will be hosting the rescheduled July NASCAR Cup Series without fans in attendance. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said that over the past month they have worked closely with public health officials, medical experts…
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A name change is in the near future for the Sprint Center, as well as a change in color. On Thursday T-Mobile revealed details for the T-Mobile Center, known currently as the Sprint Center. “I couldn’t be prouder to announce…
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A continued increase in crime and overall violence has gained national attention as the White House announced Wednesday plans to send federal agents into Kansas City. The intervention is an attempt to address growing levels of violence in the city,…
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After weeks of declining numbers of COVID-19 deaths, the nation saw a spike this week, reaching 993 on Tuesday before receding a bit to 890 on Wednesday. That extended to 29 the string of days below 1,000 new daily deaths.…
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