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List released of distressed or underserved areas

At a time when many communities across the U.S. are suffering from the financial effects of COVID-19, the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency provide the updated list of… more

Council and community leaders discuss additional funding for Jazz District

The 18th and Vine Historic Jazz District could be receiving another investment from the city, funds that are estimated to be about $7 million. City council held a meeting Wednesday to discuss the possible investment following a Tuesday meeting where… more

New discussion arises to assigning KCPD in KCIA

On Wednesday morning the Kansas City Council’s Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Operations met to discuss a resolution that would assign policing operations to the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department in the Kansas City International Airport. Those in the meeting… more

Coping with COVID: Regional update

The two largest metropolitan areas in Missouri are now part of a wave of COVID-19 cases that have surged nationwide over the past week, with Kansas City and St. Louis seeing new diagnoses at rates not recorded since the previous… more

Jobless claims continue their decrease

Data for seasonally adjusted unemployment insurance claims show that in the week ending June 20, the advance figure for adjusted initial claims had lowered over the course of a week. Claim figures showed 1,480,000, a decrease of 60,000 from the… more

In a Nutshell by Ken Herman

The headlines that everyone feared crossed the tape in the middle of last week, when it was reported that a resurgence of COVID-19 cases was hitting Texas, Arizona, Florida, and California. That unwelcome news offered a motive for some aggressive… more

Another round of layoffs at Cerner

Now in operation for 40 years, the healthcare technology giant confirmed on Wednesday that it has laid off more employees in the Kansas City area. The new round of layoffs follows a recent round of cuts announced in November 2019.… more

Virus spikes show increased need for caution, Fauci says

The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to avoid crowds and wear masks just hours before mask-shunning President Donald Trump was… more

Clay County Health Center begins HIPAA investigation due to anonymous tip

An individual sent a tip to KMBC 9 showing a list of personal information from the Clay County Public Health Centers dashboard. The list showed individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, with at least 16 cases from the Pleasant Valley… more

Region’s largest healthcare provider commits $18 Million for employers and members

Yesterday, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City announced they will be dedicating almost $18 million in financial relief during COVID-19 conditions to introduce new support for its employers and members. Blue Cross serves as the industry’s largest healthcare… more