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Audit of Jackson County finds over $2 million in contracts had no competitive bid

On Wednesday, a state audit of Jackson County government was released revealing $2.7 million in contracts that were not competitively bid and another $1.3 million in contracts that went years without being reevaluated, according to findings by Missouri State Auditor… more

Favorable ruling for local business owners over COVID-19 insurance coverage

A favorable ruling was secured for a Kansas City metro business regarding COVID-19 insurance, which had been denied pandemic-related business interruption coverage by their insurers, Owners Insurance Company. This lawsuit is the latest in a nationwide flood of insurance-related litigation… more

Terracon makes another acquisition with Phoenix-based company

With 150 U.S. offices and over 5,000 employees, Olathe-based Terracon has announced its acquisition of Phoenix-based Environmental Planning Group (EPG). This acquisition by Terracon is its tenth in the last three years, since 2017. Since being founded in the mid-60s,… more

Amazon to open delivery hubs in cities, suburbs nationwide

Amazon delivery hubs and delivery trucks are expected to make an increased appearance in cities and suburbs across the U.S., the e-commerce giant making plans to construct around 1,000 small hubs in different regions nationwide to bring products closer to… more

Kansas City home values, rent prices up in August

Over the course of the last few months, U.S. home values have made a notable jump forward in several years, including homes in the Kansas City metro. Typical home value in Kansas City for the month of August was $214,639,… more

Olathe-based Torotel, Inc. to merge with TT Electronics

Torotel, Inc. recently entered into a definitive merger agreement with TT Electronics in a cash deal worth $43.4 million. Olathe-based Torotel specializes in the custom design, manufacture and sale of a variety of precision magnetic components for the defense, aerospace… more

Housing market sales remain high

In August, housing market sales remained on the up and up, remaining strong despite ongoing economic challenges brought on by COVID-19. Sales of existing homes in August topped an already strong July, reports Zillow, sales revealing to be the strongest… more

Two anti-crime bills signed by Gov. Parson Monday

On Monday, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed two bills into law, House Bill 66 and House Bill 46. The signing of these two bills follows recent approval from the General Assembly House Bill 66 during a special session on violent… more

Coping with Covid: Kansas opens PPE stockpile to businesses

In Kansas, the largest personal protective equipment (PPE) stockpile kept in a Topeka warehouse is now open to more than just counties. Recently, the state opened access to supplies to eligible businesses owned or operated in Kansas as the region… more

Missouri agricultural producers receive investment through grant program

An investment has been donated to Missouri agricultural producers through a grant program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Last week, the Trump Administration and USDA Rural Development State Director for Missouri, Jeff Case, announced $712,374 in grants will… more