Regional News


KCMO files suit against ATF over gun manufacturer license

Another lawsuit has emerged related to a gun trafficking scheme by former KC Fire Department Capt. James Samuels. The City of Kansas City, Mo. has filed a suit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The federal agency is… more

Cerner announces two executive role replacements

Cerner Corp. announced two important changes among its list of top executives, two longtime leaders to be succeeded by internal candidates. Travis Dalton, who has led Cerner Government Services, is the company's new chief client and services officer, effective Friday.… more

Kansas Senate votes to approve SOE, opt-out law extension

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Coping with COVID: Missouri proceeds with second tier of Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccine shots on Monday

As Tier 1 of Missouri’s Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccination plan came to a close over the weekend, the state announced the start of Tier 2 on Monday, Jan. 18. Phase 1B, Tier 2 focuses on high-risk individuals, vaccination aimed at… more

Ameren Missouri acquires second wind energy center

Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary of Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE), closed on the acquisition of the company's second wind energy center, a 300-megawatt (MW) project located in northwest Missouri. Clean, renewable energy from the facility is already reaching customers, even as construction continues… more

Coping with COVID: Missouri enters Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations, to run through weekend 

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced the activation of Phase 1B - Tier 1 of the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Plan on Thursday. Federal partners informed the state they plan to significantly increase vaccine supply next week. Individuals 65 and older and… more

Black & Veatch transitions subsidiary to independent software company with sale

Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold Atonix Digital LLC, a software company focused on operational intelligence for resource intensive industries. Just three years after the launch of Atonix Digital as a wholly owned subsidiary, its sale is expected to… more

Beige Book reveals steady December activity in KC

Overall economic activity across the Federal Reserve districts reported economic activity increased modestly since the previous Beige Book period, although conditions remained varied. Two districts reported little or no change in activity, while two others noted a decline. Reports on… more

U.S. Bank branch closures hit Kansas City metro

A plan in the works since October 2020, U.S. Bank closures nationwide have now swept the Kansas City metro, U.S. Bancorp now no longer holding the largest branch network in the area. U.S. Bank closed six Kansas City-area branches on… more

Register today for the February 21st Century Business Forum

The 21st Century Business Forum is a FREE webcast presented on the second Wednesday of each month, where best-selling author Jon Gordon will interview entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, coaches, and thought leaders as they share their insights, ideas, and experiences of success as well… more