Clay County


Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Announce New Agreement

Posted December 4, 2024 Saint Louis-based Mercy and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Missouri have reached a new multi-year agreement following months of negotiations. Mercy, a nonprofit organization, announced the new agreement allows Anthem members continued access to affordable,… more

Copaken Brooks Breaks Ground on 16-story Apartment Tower in the Crossroads

Posted December 3, 2024 Copaken Brooks has broken ground on its apartment complex development in the Crossroads and announced a new name for the building. Located at 1818 Main Street, The Refinery will be a 16-story apartment tower featuring 54… more

KC Streetcar Completes Main Street Extension

Posted December 3, 2024 The Kansas City Streetcar surpassed a milestone as the final tracks were installed for the Main Street extension project. After over two and a half years of construction, the KC Streetcar Constructors installed all streetcar tracks… more

KC Metro Ranked Fourth in Job Growth in the Mid-America Region

Posted December 2, 2024 Over the past 12 months, the Kansas City metro has gained 14,500 jobs and has ranked 11th among 10 other comparable U.S. cities, according to the Mid-America Regional Council nonprofit. The Mid-America Regional Council posted a… more

HCA Midwest Health, Avila University Partnership Addresses Nursing Shortage

Posted November 27, 2024 HCA Midwest Health and Kansas City, Mo.-based Avila University have expanded their partnership to train the next generation of the nursing workforce. Nursing students enrolled in Avila’s programs can complete their coursework online and conduct the… more

Westlake Ace Hardware to Relocate Olathe Store

Posted November 27, 2024 Westlake Ace Hardware announced its Olathe, KS store will relocate, occupying a former Walgreens location. The store is currently located at 120 N. Clairborne and will relocate to 15066 W. 151st St near the northeast corner.… more

Research Medical Center Names Sam Maxfield as CFO

Posted November 26, 2024 Research Medical Center has named 12-year industry veteran Sam Maxfield as its new chief financial officer. Kansas City-based Research Medical Center is a 590-bed hospital that is part of the HCA Midwest Health system. Most recently,… more

New Red Bridge Grocery Store Opens Doors in December

Posted November 26, 2024 The Red Bridge Farm Fresh Market will officially open its doors to customers on Dec. 18. The official grand opening ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. where Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, accompanied by Farm… more

KC2026 Adds Four Key Staff Positions

Posted November 25, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit planning the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, has added four new members to key positions. Lindsey Douglas, Director of Integrated Operations; Mallory Cage, Director of Fan Festival and Events; Matt Smith,… more

BR Companies Announces New $250M Tower in Kansas City Downtown

Posted November 26, 2024 California-based BR Companies will bring a new 25-story residential high-rise to Downtown Kansas City. BR Companies has been developing plans for this $250 million project to revitalize a “barren area of Downtown” by adding a new… more