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University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital Partnership Enters Definitive Agreement

Posted May 1, 2024 The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty Hospital announced Wednesday that definitive agreements for the two healthcare providers were signed. Liberty will remain its own entity while transferring its operations to KU Health. The two… more

UMKC Adds “first of its kind” Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Posted April 30, 2024 The University of Missouri-Kansas City will offer a new undergraduate degree program later this fall, allowing students to pursue a bachelor's in architecture. The new five-year program will be housed in the School of Science and… more

Clay, Platte County Commissioners Asks Quinton Lucas to Withdraw Plan Allowing Migrants in KC

Posted April 22, 2024 Clay and Platte County’s presiding commissioners issued a joint letter to Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, asking him to rescind his plan to allow migrants from New York into Kansas City for sanctuary. The joint statement… more

KC United Presents Gun Violence Reduction Action Plan Final Draft at Follow-Up Meeting

Posted April 22, 2024 Kansas City organizations and nonprofit leaders gathered at the second part of KC United for Safety to discuss the updated action plan to reduce gun violence. Last month, elected officials, law enforcement and community organizations attended… more

H&R Block Leasing Eight Floors of its World HQ Building

Posted April 16, 2024 H&R Block Inc. is leasing eight floors of its world headquarters in the Power & Light District. H&R Block listed full floors three through 10 at 1301 Main St., equalling 243,848 square feet of available space.… more

Jackson County Shuts Down IT System Following Potential Cyber Attack

Posted April 2, 2024 Updated at 1:13 p.m., April 2, 2024 Jackson County officials have shut down computer systems for some offices due to increasing system disruptions and the potential threat of a ransomware attack. Early indications suggest operational inconsistencies… more

Committee To Keep Chiefs, Royals in Jackson County Gains New Endorsements

Posted March 18, 2024 The Committee to Keep the Chiefs and Royals in Jackson County received three new endorsements from Kansas City organizations for its campaign to vote yes on the April 2 ballot question. The Greater Kansas City Chamber… more

Transit Study Proposes Two New Express Routes to KCI

The KCI Airport Public Transit Services Action Plan was released and is calling for more transit access to the airport's new single terminal. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the Mid-America Regional Council and… more

KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension Breaks Ground, Targets Early 2026 Completion

The KC Streetcar Authority has officially begun constructing the $61 million riverfront extension project to connect the streetcar line to the Berkley Riverfront Park. The Streetcar Authority along with its project partners at the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the… more

The Kansas City Chiefs Parade and Rally Set For Wednesday

Posted February 12, 2024 The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LVIII and hometown fans can expect to see this year's champions at the parade and victory rally downtown on Wednesday. The Chiefs Kingdom Champions Parade and victory rally… more