Regional

Kansas region of the metro out-measures performance on Missouri side

A deeper look into the economic performance of the bi-state region of Kansas City shows that currently, the strength of the city is largely due to the Kansas portion of the metro. The heart of Kansas City sits on the… more

Missouri governor supports legislation to try kids 12 to 18 as adults in certain cases

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is asking lawmakers to approve legislation that would allow judges to decide whether a child between the ages of 12 and 18 should be tried as an adult in court for… more

Coping with COVID: Vaccine trial to be offered by KU Medical Center and Children’s Mercy

A nationwide trial of an AstraZeneca vaccine is looking for participants in the Kansas and Missouri region to participate in a clinical COVID-19 vaccine trial. Regionally, the trial is looking for 1,500 participants and is being organized by the University… more

OptumRx in Overland Park looks to add positions

A subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, OptumRx operates in pharmacy benefit management and is looking to add 20 positions in Overland Park of the 120 it hopes to fill nationwide. Positions include pharmacy technician and pharmacy clerk positions for fulfillment pharmacies… more

National report shows the top hospital in each state and in the Kansas City region

In a time where access to healthcare has grown substantially and is needed more than ever, knowing where to go to receive quality care is at the forefront of my people’s minds. U.S. News & World Report recently released a ranking… more

Ascena Retail Group Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

On Thursday last week Ascena Retail Group Inc. , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ascena is the parent company of seven different apparel brands including Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, and Justice. The company announced the same day a debt… more

Coping with COVID: Consumer alert sent out in Kansas after residents are charged extra fees for testing

The Kansas Insurance Department has sent out an alert to residents in the state after a wave of COVID-19 test billing inquiries and concerns. Confusion has arisen for many residents who are unaware of what they can and cannot be… more

Overland Park makes top 10 in best cities for young professionals, Kansas City, Mo. ranks 15

SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company headquartered in New York, conducted its annual study to find the top cities for young professionals. Data collected from the study revealed the top 25 cities, Overland Park, Kan. making top 10 at number… more

Housing market shows new pending sales grew more than 10 percent from previous week

Continuing its upward trend, the housing market remained at a quick pace last week, according to Zillow’s Weekly Market Report. Newly pending sales grew more than 10% from the previous week and those homes typically sold after just more than… more

Online rural real estate searches surge

Web searches for rural real estate properties has increased significantly since the start of 2020 as more and more people look to leave urban life in exchange for a change of pace and remote living. Visitors to websites that focus… more