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Johnson County health officials advise virtual-only for school openings

JOHNSON COUNTY, KS (KCTV5) - Johnson County is in the "Red Zone" when it comes to reopening schools, news unwelcome by most parents looking for students to return to in-person learning. It means remote learning is now the only recommended… more

Kansas governor places hold on evictions, foreclosures

TOPEKA, KS (KCTV5) – The governor of Kansas has put a moratorium on evictions and foreclosures. The executive order by Governor Laura Kelly prohibits any foreclosures or court proceeding until September 15. Kelly noted the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continues to… more

Four more job centers open in Missouri

Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development - Missouri Job Centers across the state continue to reopen to help displaced workers find meaningful employment. The Lebanon, Florissant, Hannibal, and Joplin Job Centers opened to the public on Wednesday, Aug. 12.… more

Johnson County health director to meet with school superintendents

Johnson County Kansas Health and Environment - Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Dr. Sanmi Areola will meet with the county’s six school superintendents on Tuesday, August 18 to discuss the county’s latest COVID-19 infection data. The school… more

Coping with COVID: Birx visits KCK Saturday, meets with state officials to discuss coronavirus

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s top coronavirus adviser used a visit to Kansas to urge people to wear masks regardless of where they live. Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, said Saturday,… more

Kansas City area competes to be new headquarters for U.S. Space Command

An effort has been brought forward to build a new headquarters for the U.S. Space Command, Kansas City and a couple other cities in Missouri hoping to land the title. The Missouri push for the military headquarters could put the… more

Alternate seasons now an option for Missouri high school sports

The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Board of Directors announced on Thursday that alternate seasons are now an option if a school has a sport that cannot continue in the traditional timeline due to COVID-19. “The traditional seasons… more

Federal government awards $132.9 billion to small businesses, exceeds goals

WASHINGTON (U.S. Small Business Administration) – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the federal government exceeded its small business federal contracting goal, awarding 26.50 percent or $132.9 billion in federal contract dollars to small businesses, over $12 billion… more

Creative Planning acquires Lenox Wealth

With the acquisition of Lenox Wealth Management in Cincinnati, Overland Park-based Creative Planning has added $600 million in assets to its now overall $50 billion. The move marks Creative Planning’s 10th acquisition over the last two years. “Creative Planning has… more

Missouri receives $6.2 million investment from U.S. Department of Commerce

WASHINGTON (U.S. Department of Commerce) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $6.2 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to 16 EDA Economic Development District organizations across Missouri… more