Regional News
Governor Mike Parson recognized the importance of Registered Apprenticeship Programs with a proclamation to officially set apart the week of Nov. 9-13, 2020, as Registered Apprenticeship Appreciation & Awareness Week, to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week. Now in its sixth…
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With the rising number of coronavirus cases in our area we wanted to know if students are heading back to remote learning. The Johnson County COVID-19 dashboard indicates the number of new cases and percent of positive tests would lead…
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Clay County residents voted overwhelmingly in support of a new county constitution on Election Day. The proposed new constitution passed with just over 81-percent of the vote. Changes to the constitution will include an expansion of the commission's seats from…
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Stormont Vail Health has closed Building Blocks Child Care, a nonprofit organization, after numerous team members tested positive for COVID-19. Of 44 employees that were tested, 18 were positive. Staff members were wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and followed safety…
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The Kansas City metro, the state of Kansas and other regions of the U.S. reported record numbers of new COVID-19 this past weekend. The seven-county Kansas City metro reported 5,845 new cases from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6, an increase…
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NPC International, Inc. said it has entered into a stalking horse asset purchase agreement with Flynn Restaurant Group for its Pizza Hut and Wendy's locations along with other assets. The largest franchisee in the U.S., Flynn has agreed to acquire…
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This election season many voters in Missouri and in other parts of the U.S. were granted the opportunity to vote via mail, a permission typically granted to residents with special exceptions. Law passed in June 2020 gave all Missourians the…
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Amazon has announced plans to open its first fulfillment center in Republic, Mo., projected to open sometime in 2021. The new fulfillment center is expected to create over 500 new, full-time jobs. The company said it will open with industry-leading…
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Evergy Missouri West customers will see a $0.02 increase on their monthly statements beginning in December. The Missouri Public Service Commission approved the electrical company's application to adjust the Renewable Energy Standard Rate Adjustment Mechanism (RESRAM) charge. "The RESRAM charge…
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The debate for approval on increased CARES Act spending will continue Monday, Nov. 9 in Missouri. Gov. Mike Parson gathered state lawmakers in a special session Thursday, Nov. 5 to discuss spending an additional $1.2 billion in federal funding to…
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