Jackson County

KCI Adds Escape Lounge Available to All Passengers This Winter

Posted September 3, 2024 Kansas City International Airport is adding a new lounge area that will offer a premium experience for all travelers. Vantage Group announced Escape Lounges will be coming to KCI this winter, according to a release. The… more

Study: Kansas City, MO Ranked Hottest Housing Market in U.S.

Posted September 3, 2024 A study by U.S. News & World Report shows Kansas City is the hottest housing market. Kansas City, Missouri and Austin, Texas tied for No. 1 for the hottest housing market, according to U.S. News &… more

Evergy, Inc. Appoints W. Bryan Buckler as EVP and CFO

Posted August 26, 2024 Kansas City-based Evergy, Inc. has named W. Bryan Buckler as the company’s new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Buckler will assume his new role effective October 1, 2024, according to a release. He will… more

Black & Veatch Sells Business to Dycom Industries for $150M

Posted August 23, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has sold its public carrier wireless telecommunications infrastructure business for $150 million. Dycom Industries, Inc., announced it acquired the business in a strategic move to address growth opportunities in wireless network… more

Sallee Development Breaks Ground on 364-Unit Development in Platte County

Posted August 22, 2024 Lee’s Summit-based real estate developer Sallee Development announced it had broken ground on its 364-unit townhome project in Platte County. Barry West is a build-for-rent community consisting of 364 units, including 2-story and ranch-style townhomes, located… more

Black & Veatch Adds Paul Westerberg as Global Manager of Construction, EVP

Posted August 21, 2024 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has named Paul Westerberg global manager of construction and executive vice president for the company’s growing construction division. At Black & Veatch, Westerberg will oversee construction activities, employees, equipment, assets and… more

Lathrop GPM to Merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, Adds 62 Attorneys

Posted August 21, 2024 Kansas City-based Lathrop GPM announced it will merge with California-based Hopkins Carley, a deal that will bring about a national law firm with 360 attorneys. Lathrop GPM and Hopkins Carley will officially combine, effective Oct. 1,… more

Elanco Animal Health to Invest $130M in KS Facility, Plans 70 New Jobs

Posted August 21, 2024 Elanco Animal Health Inc. will invest $130 million in its manufacturing facility in Elwood for renovations and approximately 70 new jobs. Through the end of 2026, Elanco plans to expand and renovate its Elwood site, which… more

Jackson County Legislature Eyes New Stadium Sales Tax for Chiefs Only

Posted August 20, 2024 Jackson County voters could see a new question regarding keeping the Chiefs in the county on the upcoming November ballot. The new proposal would ask for a 20-year extension with a ¼ cent sales tax. The… more

Carvana Selects Kansas City as Location for First Auction ‘Megasite’

Posted August 19, 2024 Carvana announced it would develop a new “megasite” in Kansas City and is expected to create around 200 jobs in the area. The “megasite” will become Carvana’s first auction and reconditioning facility, bringing the company’s inspection… more