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Missouri reports first case of Omicron variant in state

A St. Louis resident became the first in the state of Missouri to have an identified case of the omicron variant, the Department of Health and Senior Services announced late last week. Scientists continue to monitor the potential risks posed,… more

South KC property to become mixed-use development

Plans to turn land at 63rd and Prospect into mixed-use property are getting closer to fruition. While it awaits plan approval from city council, developer Urban America wants to turn 25 acres of vacant land into housing, retail, and more.… more

Q&A with Richard Linton, KSU President

Q: What made the K-State opportunity the right fit for you at this point in your career? A: I’ve been strategically thinking about my career for long time. Fifteen years ago, when I was a part of the Food Systems… more

November 2021 Digital Edition

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New President announced for Kansas State University

Following current Kansas State University President Richard Myers' announcement that he would retire at the end of 2021, the Kansas Board of Regents has named the new president of the university. Dr. Richard Linton, who is currently the dean of… more

Kansas total tax collections extend $18.9M past estimate

On Wednesday, Dec. 1, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that November's total tax collections rose 3.1 percent more than the estimate. Paired against last November, this is 12.6 percent more. Data was reviewed by the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group under… more

In a Nutshell: The Current Administration’s Inflation Is No Aberration

Capital Markets are still reeling from the shock of the recent 0.94% CPI increase. This jump was shocking! The last time CPI rose more was in June 2008, when oil spiked to $145 a barrel. Assuming this October inflation increase… more

Q&A with Bob Regnier, Bank of Blue Valley

Q: What elements came together that told you this was the time to pull the trigger on transition? A: A number of things. Sold the bank, technology was bypassing me, COVID-19 reflection, a tougher and more competitive banking environment, and… more

Kansas City economic activity displayed moderately paced expansion in November

Released on Dec. 1, The Beige Book – a report from the Federal Reserve summarizing economic conditions in each Federal Reserve District – shows the Kansas City district performed decently over the course of October and November. According to the… more

November COVID-19 metrics send mixed signals

Statistics associated with the COVID-19 pandemic in the two-state region paint a mixed story of progress and decline for the month of November. There’s no question that, in Missouri, the virus staged a comeback from its Delta-variant lows recorded just… more