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Major Retailers Call for Uniform Reopening Plans

Two of the biggest retail trade organizations are calling on governors to have a "mutually agreed upon blueprint" for reopening stores. The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association are asking for states to follow CDC guidelines and… more

Consumer Confidence Plunges in April

Yet another economic report provided grim news in the wake of COVID-19's spread. The University of Michigan's Index of Consumer Sentiment has come in at 71.8 for the month, down 26.1 percent year over year and 19.4 percent month over… more

Stueve Siegel Files Insurance Suit for Lenexa Firm

Stueve Siegel Hanson LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against The Cincinnati Insurance Company that alleges a breach of contract stemming from its refusal to pay property insurance claims related to COVID-19. The law firm is representing Lenexa-based Promotional… more

Physicans: ‘More Work to Do’ With COVID-19

Heading into the final full week of stay-at-home directives from the state and from local governments in Kansas, physicians at the University of Kansas Hospital said today that public efforts to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic here had… more

Auto Insurers Giving Back Big Refunds to Consumers

Some of the nation's largest auto insurers are giving consumers a break since they aren't driving nearly as much during the COVID-19. Collectively, they are reportedly giving $7 billion in refunds and credits through May, including State Farm, which is… more

KCK Residents See High Stimulus Payment Percentage

Just over 92 percent of Kansas City, Kan., residents will be receiving, or have received, stimulus checks, making it the ninth-highest municipal rate in the country. In addition to the individual residents, just under 97 percent of households in Kansas… more

Q&A With … Kiley Sidman, Chase

Kiley Sidman is the Kansas City market director of Chase Consumer and Community Banking, as the chain expands through the metro area. Q: How has daily business changed at your branches since the COVID-19 outbreak? A: As you can imagine,… more

KC Fed Manufacturing Survey Hits Record Low

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City's month manufacturing survey examining the region had its lowest reading in its history since launching in 1994. “Regional factory activity continued to decline in April, with our composite index falling to the lowest… more

New Relief Bill Heading to White House

The House of Representatives has passed a $484-billion relief bill that would fund small businesses and hospitals, and now the measure goes before President Donald Trump. The bill includes $320 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small… more

North Kansas City Amends Stay-At-Home Order to May 3

North Kansas City officials have amended stay-at-home orders in the city and have pushed the date back from May 15 to May 3, following  similar move by Clay County earlier in the week. North Kansas City Mayor Don Stielow moved… more