Regional


Enterprise Bank Acquires 12 Branches, Expands KS, AZ Presence

Posted May 1, 2025 First Interstate Bank will sell two of its Kansas City area-based banks to Enterprise Bank & Trust as part of a larger deal to increase the latter’s presence in the region. The acquisition consists of Billings,… more

KC Health Department Urges Measles Preparedness Amidst Rising Cases

Posted April 30, 2025 The Kansas City Health Department held a press conference Tuesday to address the increasing risk of a measles outbreak in the area and precautions to protect residents. As of April 30, a total of 46 cases… more

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Names Justin Bridgeman New CEO

Posted April 23, 2025 Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company named Justin Bridgeman as the new chief executive officer. Bridgeman will begin his new role effective immediately and succeeds his father, Ulysess “Junior” Bridgeman, who died on March 11. "I am honored… more

KC Business Leaders Form Coalition, Urge State Leaders to Keep Royals and Chiefs Inside Region

Posted April 15, 2025 Kansas City’s business leaders have joined together to form a coalition with one mission: “keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the region.” On Monday, leaders from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the… more

Arvest Bank Names New Regional Executive for KS, MO

Posted April 14, 2025 Arvest Bank has announced the promotion of Kirk Hays to the role of regional executive for the Oklahoma, Missouri and Kansas markets. As a 31-year veteran of Arvest Bank, Hays will oversee the bank’s northwest region.… more

Vertical Cold Storage Expands Into Detroit Metro Area

Posted April 4, 2025 Kansas City-based Vertical Cold Storage has purchased its fifth acquisition in the past year adding a Michigan facility to its roster of cold storage facilities. Vertical Cold, a temperature-controlled cold storage arm of real estate firm… more

Associated Bank Adds Three Hires to Kansas City Market

Posted March 27, 2025 Associated Banc-Corp, a Green Bay, Wisconsin bank with over $43 billion in assets, has expanded its reach in the Kansas City market by adding three members to help grow its commercial banking team within the region.… more

HCA Midwest Health Launch First Nurse Apprentice Program In KS

Posted March 14, 2025 HCA Midwest Health has launched a new program in two of its medical centers aimed at training pre-licensure nurses. The Nurse Apprenticeship Program is based at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center. It… more

UMKC Expanding School of Dentistry in St. Joseph to Address Dentist Shortage

Posted March 11, 2025 Chancellor Mauli Agrawal of the University of Missouri-Kansas City announced a new academic expansion in the school of dentistry during the 2025 State of the University meeting. UMKC seeks $12 million in funding from state, federal,… more

First Busey Corp. Completes CrossFirst Bankshares Inc. Acquisition

Posted March 3, 2025 First Busey Corporation has officially closed its acquisition of Leawood-based CrossFirst Bankshares Inc., worth nearly $917 million. The transaction officially closed on March 1. Busey will operate CrossFirst Bank as a separate banking subsidiary of Busey… more