Jackson County

Coping with COVID: Fewer voting locations and other changes at the ballot box

An increase in mail-in ballots have helped ease the flow of in-person traffic, though adjustments have been made for those making a visit to a polling station this primary voting season. Polls opened at 6 a.m. in Missouri, 7 a.m.… more

Blackstone Group Inc. and Global Infrastructure Partners consider buying Kansas City Southern

In a continuously changing business landscape, many companies and operations in the U.S. and abroad were hit hard by the coronavirus’ impact on business, including the local, long-standing Kansas City Southern. Reports have spread that two private equity firms, Blackstone… more

Hall Family Foundation board names new president to succeed leader Bill Hall

The Board of Directors of the Hall Family Foundation announce today the appointment of Mayra Aguirre as the Foundation’s new president, according to a Monday news release. Aguirre will assume the full-time duties on Sept. 22, at the conclusion of… more

Kansas City to receive millions from Jackson County in relief funding

A request made by the city back in May for federal funding recently came to fruition, Jackson County allotting $18.8 million to Kansas City for the use of COVID-19 relief. In May, Kansas City requested $54.5 million of the nearly… more

Businessman and former Kansas City Fed chair Herman Cain dies

Herman Cain, former CEO of major pizza chain Godfather’s Pizza (owned by Pillsbury) as well as former Chair for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, died Thursday at the age of 74. Cain’s death was reported to be caused… more

Kansas region of the metro out-measures performance on Missouri side

A deeper look into the economic performance of the bi-state region of Kansas City shows that currently, the strength of the city is largely due to the Kansas portion of the metro. The heart of Kansas City sits on the… more

Round of layoffs at Hallmark Cards

Due to a changing landscape in consumer needs, Hallmark Cards has announced they will be making 120 layoffs. Over half of the layoffs – around 90 – will be made at the company’s headquarters in Kansas City. "Hallmark is transforming… more

Hiring spree for CVS Health in Kansas City

Another company with operations housed in Kansas City is set to add more jobs, CVS Health planning to add at least 200 jobs to its distribution center located in the Northland. CVS Health is seeking to fill positions for stockers… more

Mahomes claims minority stake in the Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback Patrick Mahomes announced his newly acquired minority stake in the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. At 24-years-old, Mahomes is now the youngest part-owner in sports history. “We are very proud and excited to have… more

Ascena Retail Group Inc. files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

On Thursday last week Ascena Retail Group Inc. , filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Ascena is the parent company of seven different apparel brands including Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lou & Grey, Lane Bryant, Cacique, Catherines, and Justice. The company announced the same day a debt… more