Regional News


Region’s Economy Index Declines Again in October, Second Straight Month

Posted October 19, 2023 Creighton University released its Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) report for October shows for the second straight month, overall Rural Mainstreet Index sank below growth neutral to a 2023 low. The region’s overall reading for October fell… more

VMLY&R Now World’s Largest Creative Company After Merger

Posted October 19, 2023 Kansas City-based VMLY&R is merging with New York-based Wunderman Thompson, making the two entities the world’s largest creative company. WPP Plc., which oversees both companies, announced Tuesday the merger of Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R. Together, the… more

Children’s Mercy First to Use New Genomic Sequencing Technology

Posted October 18, 2023 Children’s Mercy Kansas City has announced it has become the first health system to use an advanced genome sequencing system with the addition of 5-base HiFi sequencing. The cutting-edge technology replaces rapid exome, chromosomal microarray analysis… more

Burnett v. NAR: Lawsuit To Bring Change To Home Sales Began Monday

Posted October 17, 2023 Burnett v. National Association of Realtors, a class-action lawsuit with the potential to bring change to home buyer benefits went to trial Monday in a federal courtroom in Kansas City, Missouri. A group of Missouri home… more

Grain Belt Express $7B Transmission Line Approved By Missouri

Posted October 17, 2023 The Grain Belt Express electric transmission infrastructure project was approved Thursday by the Missouri Public Service Commission and will see the delivery of clean energy to Missourians and energy consumers across the Midwest. The decision marks… more

KS, MO Colleges With Highest Early-Mid Career Pay; Report Shows

Posted October 16, 2023 Payscale released its College Salary Report showing the ranking for best colleges in Kansas and Missouri with the highest salary potential. Kansas According to the survey, when looking for the best college to get a high-paying… more

Q&A With Tim Petty

Posted October 12, 2023 Q: What do you consider your organization’s most significant achievement or highlight over the past year? A: In times of great change, it is so important to be in a position of strength. Our clients have… more

Santa Fe, The Pilot to Prevention: Kansas City Leaders Address Violent Crime Reduction

Posted October 11, 2023 Kansas City leaders gathered Tuesday for a press event in the Santa Fe neighborhood to give an update on fighting violent crime in the community. As part of the KC 360 program, a community-based program designed… more

The Highest Paying Healthcare Jobs In Kansas City

Posted October 11, 2023 Based on a recent series of analyses from Zippia, the majority of highest-paying jobs in Kansas City are in the healthcare industry and salaries compare well when looking at other cities. Data from the Bureau of… more

Walgreens Walkouts Across The U.S. Call For Better Working Conditions

Posted October 11, 2023 Walgreens pharmacists walked off the job Monday in stores across the U.S. following similar walkouts involving CVS pharmacists. Walgreens pharmacy workers are calling for more staff and better working conditions to safely fill prescriptions. Results from… more