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KC2026 Names CEO for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City

Posted July 17, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit organizing the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced Pam Kramer as its chief executive officer. Kramer will report to the KC2026 Board of Directors, according to a release Wednesday. She previously… more

Best Nursing School Programs Ranked in Kansas, Missouri

Posted July 17, 2024 A ranking from RegisteredNursing.org has found which nursing schools by state rank the highest based on passing rates. RegisteredNursing.org’s 8th Annual RN Program Rankings 2024 Edition found the best nursing licensing programs by their National Council… more

Fed Beige Book: Fewer New Job Postings Among a Spike in Consumer Spending

Posted July 17, 2024 The Federal Reserve Board released the Beige Book for July and it shows the Tenth District is cooling in hiring activity with a robust bump in consumer spending. Banks in the Tenth District, or the Federal… more

BJC Health System Recognized in Over 80 Clinical Excellence Categories

Posted July 17, 2024 St. Louis-based BJC Health System, which recently integrated Saint Luke’s Health System, has received 86 recognitions, including national recognition in 11 specialties from one of its hospitals. In January, Saint Luke’s Health System and BJC Health… more

Sallee Development Announces Plan to Expand Housing in Five Kansas City Communities

Posted July 16, 2024 Lee’s Summit-based Sallee Development announced its partnership with D.R. Horton to expand housing options and community development in the Kansas City region. Sallee Development and Austin, Texas-based D.R. Horton are currently working together in five communities:… more

Report: Home Sellers Cut Prices as Inventory Rises in Metropolitan Areas

Posted July 16, 2024 The latest monthly report from Zillow shows inventory has risen in major metropolitan areas but the monthly home values are starting to dwindle and affordability is still a challenge. The number of homes on the market… more

VanTrust to Begin Construction of New Sephora Midwest Distribution Center

Posted July 16, 2024 Kansas City-based VanTrust Real Estate is set to begin construction on a nearly 750,000-square-foot facility that will serve as Sephora’s Midwest distribution center. The build-to-suit facility is 746,672 square feet and will be located on 61… more

Inflation Falls in June for First Time Since Pandemic Height

Posted July 10, 2024 Inflation in the United States cooled in June, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.1% after being unchanged in May. This marks the first time… more

North Kansas City Hospital Names Dr. Collin Lovitt as Medical Staff President

Posted July 10, 2024 North Kansas City Hospital has named Dr. Collin Lovitt as the new medical staff president. Lovitt began her one-year term on July 1, according to a release Monday. In her new role, she will be a… more

Report Shows Over a Quarter of Nursing Homes in KS, MO are “Problem Facilities”

Posted July 10, 2024 A report from the Long-Term Care Community Coalition shows over one-fourth of Kansas’ nursing holmes have been designated as problem facilities due to a lack of quality care. The U.S. Nursing Home Ratings & Info report… more