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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has requested the National Guard’s presence through March 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly sent a letter to President Donald Trump seeking federal approval for the extension of Title 32 authority, which “allows governors…
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Another COVID-19 vaccine, this time from multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, is gaining attention for its positive late-stage trial results. Interim analysis of conducted trials show a 90 percent effective rate for the vaccine, according to trial data from…
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This month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) witnessed a drop – the first in months since April 2020. A Thursday report released by Creighton University’s Heider College of Business broke down the report for each of the 10 states…
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In the week ending November 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 742,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 709,000 to 711,000. The…
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The housing market remains highly competitive for buyers nationwide, the level of demand evident in the September, data from Zillow showing that more than one in five U.S. homes sold that month went for above their list price. In the…
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Without pinpointing a specific reason why, Kansas officials on Monday implied funding has run dry for small businesses that have applied for grants, and that many will continue without aid unless the state receives more federal funding. A continued rise…
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A bidding competitor has emerged for the U.S.' largest restaurant franchisee, Flynn Restaurant Group, in the bid to attain assets from bankrupt NPC International. Lawyers for international fast food restaurant chain Wendy's said the company - along with a select…
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The Trump campaign has shifted course slightly after filing a revised lawsuit against Pennsylvania in federal court on Sunday. In the original lawsuit filed shortly after Election Day, the campaign team sought to stop the certification of election results in…
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Headquartered in St. Louis with operations in the Kansas City metro and beyond, Enterprise Bank & Trust’s holding company, Enterprise Financial Services Corp, has officially completed its merger with Enterprise made the announcement Thursday. The merger adds approximately $1.3 billion…
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The Trump campaign and many within the GOP have remained vigilant in their quest to see election lawsuits filed against a handful of states go through. A particularly close presidential election this year has raised concerns over fraudulent voter activity…
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