Regional News
With a little more than two weeks to spare, the Jackson County Legislature has finished allocating the last of the nearly $122.7 million it received in CARES Act money. The county offered a final breakdown Monday of the allocations, which…
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The past weekend ended on a positive note for healthcare workers at The University of Kansas Health System, though Tuesday numbers added to the COVID-19 patient count. During a Monday COVID-19 media briefing, the hospital officials announced that from Friday…
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A political shift in roles in Kansas has led to the announcement of another appointment by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. Current Secretary for the Kansas Department of Commerce, David Toland, will soon fill the role of Kansas Lieutenant Governor after…
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Spire is offering a new financial assistance program for active, Missouri small businesses struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “With 98% of small businesses impacted financially, the natural gas provider offers up to $500 in assistance,” states Spire’s news release. “Small…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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