Regional News
Posted November 13, 2024 Rockhurst University and Kansas City University leaders have signed a new agreement to create more pathways for students seeking healthcare degrees. For the fall 2025 semester, the Rockhurst University-Kansas City University Early Acceptance, ROKC-EAP, Program will…
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Posted November 7, 2024 Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025 has recognized several Kansas City metro area hospitals. The survey ranks hospitals nationwide to identify the 700 best hospitals that excel in patient care quality. The survey’s methodology compiles data…
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Posted October 17, 2024 An Italy-based precision parts manufacturer is stepping into the North American market in a big way and Kansas City will be its first step. RB SRL announced it opened its new 100,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City,…
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Posted October 2, 2024 The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index for September shows rising concern among supply managers in part due to a looming strike on the East Coast. The Business Conditions Index, which methodology ranges between 0 and…
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Posted September 30, 2024 Animal Health International has plans to expand the company’s headcount and space in Liberty. Animal Health International announced it will expand its presence in Liberty from 95,000 square feet and 40 employees to 225,000 square feet…
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Posted September 3, 2024 A study by U.S. News & World Report shows Kansas City is the hottest housing market. Kansas City, Missouri and Austin, Texas tied for No. 1 for the hottest housing market, according to U.S. News &…
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Posted August 27, 2024 Leawood-based CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. will merge with Illinois-based First Busey Corporation in an all-stock deal valued at around $917 million. The two banks jointly announced that both parties had signed a definitive agreement, which will have…
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Posted August 20, 2024 Agriculture trader and manufacturer The Andersons Inc. announced it tapped Bill Krueger, who was tied to the company’s Overland Park trading office, as its new chief executive officer. Krueger is currently the company's chief operating officer.…
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Posted August 14, 2024 An analysis from KFF found Missouri to be in the top ten states with the highest percentage of adults reporting mental illness. The analysis used data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…
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Posted August 12, 2024 Mission-based The Redwood Group, LLC has sold its Montana-based specialty crop food ingredients division for $34 million. The Redwood Group’s Specialty Crop Food Ingredient Division, based in Montanna, supplies grains, pulses and specialty crops to over…
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