Regional News

Pivot International takes Saint Louis firm in large acquisition

On of the largest acquisitions in company history has closed for metro-based Pivot International, according to owner and CEO Mark Dohnalek. The acquisition of Digital Concepts near St. Louis roughly doubles the number of employees working for Pivot with 350… more

Parson signs off on $1.2B in added spending

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced Friday he has signed the more than $1.2 billion supplemental budget state lawmakers approved in special legislative session. Federal funds make up more than $1.17 billion of the almost $1.28 billion supplemental budget — with… more

Coping with COVID: Potential Thanksgiving case jump may not be seen for another two weeks

In a University of Kansas Health System daily COVID-19 briefing on Thursday, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Steven Stites said that a potential Thanksgiving “surge” in cases may not be evident for another two weeks. As of Thursday. KU Health was… more

Missouri to receive $346M for broadband projects from FCC

The Federal Communications Commission on Monday announced $9.2 billion in funding for rural broadband expansion projects, with about $346.3 million going toward projects in Missouri. Funds from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction will be awarded to 180 companies over… more

Kansas lieutenant governor to become state treasurer

Gov. Laura Kelly appointed Lt. Gov. Lynn Rogers to the position of Kansas State Treasurer on Thursday. Rogers will have to step down as lieutenant governor to assume his new role. Current State Treasurer Jake LaTurner was elected to the… more

U.S. Department of Commerce grants $1.7M to Missouri town

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.7 million grant to Montgomery City, Mo. to construct a broadband fiber network to serve local businesses. The EDA grant, to be located… more

November manufacturing, exports rise in Midwest region

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Peter Pan peanut butter brand takes flight, lands in Missouri

Post Holdings, Inc. is set to acquire the Peter Pan peanut butter brand from Conagra Brands, Inc., Chicago. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Under the terms of the agreement, Conagra Brands will provide transitional services to facilitate transitioning… more

Coping with COVID: New executive order requires COVID-19 testing in Kansas adult care facilities

Governor Laura Kelly held a press conference Wednesday to provide updates regarding COVID-19 in Kansas, joined by KDADS Secretary Laura Howard and KDHE Secretary Dr. Lee Norman. Kelly announced she has signed Executive Order #20-69, requiring COVID-19 testing in certain adult care… more

BlueKC to extend waive of some COVID-19 costs into 2021

A select number of commercial health insurers nationwide have announced they intend to continue waiving certain COVID-19 member costs going into 2021. Members of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City are among those to benefit, Blue KC only… more