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A few big-name pharmacies say they are ready to begin vaccinating the public in Missouri and Kansas as soon as they receive word to proceed from each state. CVS and Walgreens are prepped to give the shot at thousands of…
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Burns & McDonnell has been contracted to plan and design a new $232 million women's and children's hospital for MU Health in Columbia, Mo. Working with Dallas-based architecture firm HKS Inc., Burns & McDonnell will help to design a 323,400-square-foot,…
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Self-insuring your long-term care (LTC) risk makes a lot of sense. At any point in your life, you want to maximize your assets. To help maximize your assets, you want to minimize expenses. Insurance premiums are an expense, so it…
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Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today announced that the state of Kansas has once again been recognized as a national leader in wind energy, with Business Facilities Magazine noting high rankings for Kansas and awarding an Honorable Mention to the Grain…
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New, less restrictive health orders for in-dining establishments have been issued for Jackson and Wyandotte counties this week. The new order began today in Wyandotte County and allows bars, restaurants and taverns to serve patrons until midnight and to stay…
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The number of active COVID-19 patients being treated at The University of Kansas Health System shows another drop today. Sixty people with the active virus are hospitalized, down from 64 yesterday. As of Friday, Jan. 8, the COVID-19 patient count…
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Jackson County has signed a $17.9 million contract with Texas-based Tyler Technologies Inc. to provide appraisal software and services. A recent state audit found that the county's assessment increases were more than 70% higher than other Missouri counties in 2019,…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' National Benefits Center could soon approve an expansion of global company IT Coalition Inc. to a Lee’s Summit facility. IT Coalition Inc. is a global information technology and cybersecurity service provider and is awaiting the…
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The Overland Park City Council downvoted a $55 million active-adult community in a 9-2 decision on Monday. Located just south of Ranch Mart shopping center, developers were denied rezoning for the 11.5-acre project. EPC Real Estate Group LLC plans involved…
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