Regional News

Coping with COVID: Metrics update

Regionally, the 905 newly diagnosed cases in Kansas on Monday represented a surge of nearly 60 percent from last Friday’s previous record of 568. It was the seventh time in eight days that new cases had surpassed the previous day’s… more

In-person classes remain goal to prevent further learning gaps

Reopening schools is key to both the economy and the health of Missourians, Margie Vandeven, director of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education said. Vandeven says closing schools was necessary in mid-March to help fight the coronavirus but… more

Weekly housing market report

Data through June 20 shows new listings took a step back last week nationally, limiting inventory even further, according to the Zillow Weekly Market Report released Friday. However, newly pending sales are up again, rising as buyer activity remains strong.… more

Coping with COVID: Record new cases for Kansas City metro and U.S.

Kansas City and the surrounding area saw the largest increase in recorded COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row on Thursday, recording just over 200 new cases.           A total of 227 new cases were reported by the end… 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

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

Recommendations for Kansas to stay in Phase 3

Originally set to begin June 22, the “Phase Out” stage of Kansas Gov. Kelly’s Ad Astra reopening plan has unofficially been placed on hold. Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment advised communities across the state of Kansas… more

Resignation of Kansas Department of Labor Secretary

This week the KDOL Secretary Delía García resigned from her position. The Governor's Deputy Chief of Staff, Ryan Wright, will now serve as acting Secretary of Labor until a permanent replacement is found, according to KWCH 12 News. García’s resignation… more

Coping with COVID: Missouri’s rural southwest shows big spike in new cases

A recent spike in Missouri’s COVID-19 cases over the last few days show that reportedly half of the new cases from over the weekend have come from McDonald County, a rural county in Missouri’s southwestern corner, according to Fox 4… more