Jackson County

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

Lockton Hires Travis Leonard as CFO

Posted July 8, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton has hired Travis Leonard, formerly of Hostess Brands, as the company’s new chief financial officer. Leonard began his new role effective July 8, according to a release Monday. He succeeds Troy Cook who… more

Gov. Parson to Discuss Keeping Chiefs, Royals in Missouri

Posted July 8, 2024 Missouri Governor Mike Parson will meet with local officials Monday to discuss ways to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. Parson will attend a meeting in Kansas City with Mayor Quinton Lucas and… more

Stowers Institute Appoints Dr. Jennifer Gerton as its New Dean

Posted July 2, 2024 The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research has named Dr. Jennifer Gerton, as its new dean. Gerton joined the Stowers Institute in 2002 as an investigator. Her research focuses on chromosome organization and… more

Saint Luke’s Health System Expands Cancer Services in the Northland

Posted July 2, 2024 The Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute announced the formation of a new cancer program, allowing for more services for residents in the Northland. The new cancer program will expand to the campus of Saint Luke's North Hospital,… more

New Country Club Plaza Owners Ensure Infrastructure Improvements and Focus on Local Cuisine

Posted July 2, 2024 The new owners of the Country Club Plaza, Texas-based Highland Park Village, held its first conference where they shared their vision for the 1 million square foot retail property. Highland Park Village officially purchased the property… more

Savion Sells 150 MW Solar Project in Illinois

Posted July 1, 2024 Kansas City-based Savion has sold a 150-megawatt solar project to Ameren Missouri. The Cass County Solar Project is located in Beardstown, Illinois, and is expected to utilize up to 330,000 solar modules across approximately 1,700 acres,… more

Liberty Hospital Officially Joins The University of Kansas Health System

Posted July 1, 2024 Liberty Hospital has now officially joined the University of Kansas Health System and will soon begin an integration process for staff. News of both hospitals officially finalizing a partnership agreement was made during a livestream update… more