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New KC Home Listings Up, But Still a Major Drop

New home-listing sales pending are up week over week by 4.5 percent in the Kansas City metro area, according to Zillow, which might show a slight rebound in the housing market. But it's not a major correction in the downturn… more

Baseball at Kauffman in July?

Major League Baseball is considering a proposal to start the regular season in July, with teams playing at their home stadiums, as long as it doesn't violate states' reopening rules. Though the games would be played at the stadiums, the… more

Hyatt Laying Off 1,300 Employees

Hyatt Hotels, which has locations in Johnson County, Kan., and by KCI airport, is laying off 1,300 workers company wide, due to a steep drop in travel caused by COVID-19. During its first quarter, Hyatt lost $103 million due to… more

Amazon Looking at AMC Buy?

AMC Theatres, which has been closed and reportedly facing bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic, might look like a good bet for one of the world's biggest companies. A report came out recently that Amazon is looking to acquire the Overland… more

Airlines Forecast Major Layoffs

With $2 billion of losses estimated daily, the airline industry is facing the sobering reality of major layoffs throughout various positions. Even though the federal bailout of $25 billion does not allow airline companies to lay off workers, that money… more

CARES Act Funding to Colleges Under Scrutiny

Some college and university leaders are questioning the $12.6 billion being allocated toward their institutions. Apparently, the Department of Education is barring students that are international, unauthorized and under the DACA -program from receiving assistance. Within 30 days of receiving… more

‘Real’ Unemployment Higher Than Official Rate

Last week the unemployment rate hit 14.7 percent after payrolls fell by 20.5 million, according to the U.S. Department of Labor but that was only part of the story. Prior to the 33.5 million unemployed since the beginning of the… more

Trump Says Government Buying $3B From Farmers, Ranchers

The federal government plans to purchase $3 billion in crops, meat and dairy products from farmers that will be used in food banks and other facilities, announced President Donald Trump over the weekend. Farmers and ranchers, which were already suffering… more

Doctors Urge Greater Use of Masks

With today’s additional relaxation of restrictions on business activity and social gatherings comes the potential for increased spread of the COVID-19 virus, and medical professionals are urging heightened individual vigilance to keep transmission in check. Physicians from the University of… more

J. C. Penney Close to Bankruptcy Filing

J. C. Penney, which operates seven stores and a distribution center in the Kansas City area, could file bankruptcy this week and close about a quarter of its 850 stores. A report by Reuters said that company, which has closed… more