Regional News
Economic activity in the Kansas City Federal Reserve District expanded slightly over the last two months, according to the latest Beige Book release from the Federal Reserve System. The Beige Book is a Federal Reserve System publication about current economic…
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KBP Investments, one of the largest Yum! Brands franchisees in the U.S., announced on Thursday that it is bringing on Heather Neary, previously president of American pretzel shop chain, Auntie Anne’s. Neary joins KBP as executive vice president and general…
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Wednesday night, Governor Laura Kelly signed a bill to protect Kansas cities from potential price surges in electricity bills caused by extremely cold temperatures in February. Senate Bill 88 establishes a $100 million low-interest loan program for municipal utilities facing…
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Leaders from the Platte County, Missouri, R-3 School District will host an information session Thursday evening to answer questions about a no tax levy bond initiative on the April ballot. District leaders said the bond will not raise taxes within…
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Overland Park-based ProPharma Group continues its expansion and international reach, announcing the acquisition of U.K.-based Diamond Pharma Services. ProPharma said it purchased Diamond Pharma Services for an undisclosed amount. Like ProPharma, Diamond Pharma Services provides regulatory and compliance services for…
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Stormont Vail Health has established a COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling Line as another option for individuals to schedule their vaccine appointment. COVID-19 vaccine appointments are available based on the allocation Stormont receives from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and…
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A proposal introduced by Kansas Senate President Ty Masterson (R.) was passed by the state Senate on Wednesday 26-12, sending it to the House of Representatives. The measure pushes for the state to require all Kansas public school districts to…
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F&M MAFCO, a leading international supplier of tools and equipment company, announced the opening of an expansive facility in Kansas City, Mo. The recent opening comes three months after the opening of a new Indiana facility. Located in North Kansas…
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On the same day Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency to hold COVID-19 mass vaccination events in the city, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson again named Arrowhead Stadium as a possible site for such…
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