Regional News


Region Index Shows Manufacturing Sector Sheds 800 Jobs In January

Posted February 5, 2024 Creighton University released its Mid-America Manufacturing Index which shows job losses in the sector across all states in the ten-state region, excluding South Dakota, in January. The Business Conditions Index (BCI), which uses the national Institute… more

Survey: KC Fed Reports Steady Services Activity for January

Posted February 1, 2024 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its January Services Survey, showing flat services activity and slow-growing selling prices in the Tenth District. The month-over-month services composite index, a weighted average of revenue and sales,… more

Region Economy Remains Negative, Farmland Prices Index Drops

Posted January 18, 2024 Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) report for January, indicating moderate growth in the region but still failing to achieve an above-average rating. The region’s overall reading for January rose to 48.1 from 41.7… more

Fed Beige Book: Interest Rates Leads To Weak Loan Demand for Banks

Posted January 18, 2024 The Federal Reserve Board released its first Beige Book report of 2024, showing the Kansas City region’s consumer spending decreased across several categories and weak loan demand for multiple loan types. The Beige Book is a… more

Report: Kansas City, Overland Park Among Best Cities for Renters

Posted January 15, 2024 As the housing market continues to challenge those looking for a comfortable place to live, Kansas City is becoming more popular for individuals looking to rent, according to a report from RentCafe.com. The site released its… more

Ceva Animal Health Announces New Leader for North American Market

Posted January 15, 2024 Lenexa-based Ceva Animal Health announced it has appointed its new senior vice president for North America who will lead development and activities in the United States and Canada. Brad McCollum is now the senior vice president… more

WSU Breaks Top 20 HERD List For R&D Funding In Engineering

Posted January 15, 2024 The National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) shows which American institutions conducted the nation's most industry-funded research and development. Based on the data, one Kansas institution is leading the charge. Released in… more

Analysis: How Long Will $1M in Retirement Savings Last in KS and MO

Posted January 10, 2024 Midwest states like Kansas and Missouri are among the top states where retirees with $1 million saved could get the most for their money, according to an analysis from GoBankingRates. The financial planning website used the… more

Burns & McDonnell CEO Adds Three New Leadership Positions to the Firm

Posted January 8, 2024 Leslie Duke, the new CEO of Burns & McDonnell, has stepped into her role in a big way by starting the year addressing workforce shortages and appointing three new leadership positions and offices. “I’m excited about… more

Saint Luke’s, BJC Health System Merger Closes and Adjusts Leadership

Posted January 4, 2024 Saint Luke's Health System and BJC Health System of St. Louis officially intergraded on Jan. 1, 2024, closing the deal that was announced in May, combining the companies' revenue to nearly $15 billion. Under the agreement,… more