Jackson County


Measles Exposure Confirmed at KCI, North Kansas City Hospital

Posted January 17, 2024 Clay County health officials issued an exposure warning following an active measles case at North Kansas City Hospital. The Clay County Public Health Center was notified of a confirmed case of measles from a resident who… more

NorthPoint to Develop $42M Riverfront Apartment Complex

Posted January 16, 2023 NorthPoint Development is proposing a $42 million apartment complex project for the next phase of the Berkley Riverfront development. The proposal looks to add a six-story, 152-unit apartment complex on a 2.1-acre site next to the… more

Spire, KC Water Partner For KC’s First Renewable Energy Facility

Posted January 16, 2023 St. Louis-based Spire Inc. is partnering with KC Water to develop the first renewable natural gas facility in Kansas City, Mo., generating nearly $1 million in annual revenue for KC Water. The Kansas City Council approved… more

Report: Kansas City, Overland Park Among Best Cities for Renters

Posted January 15, 2024 As the housing market continues to challenge those looking for a comfortable place to live, Kansas City is becoming more popular for individuals looking to rent, according to a report from RentCafe.com. The site released its… more

WSU Breaks Top 20 HERD List For R&D Funding In Engineering

Posted January 15, 2024 The National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development Survey (HERD) shows which American institutions conducted the nation's most industry-funded research and development. Based on the data, one Kansas institution is leading the charge. Released in… more

True Wealth & Co. Sells To Minnesota-based $5.7B AUM Wealth Firm

Posted January 11, 2024 Overland Park-based True Wealth & Co. LLC will merge with Minnesota-based Intellicents, adding $158 million in assets under management to the Minnesota firm. The owners of True Wealth, CEO Bryan Sarff, CFO Kenny Burkhead and personal… more

University Health Requests $22M For New Non-Clinical Services Building

Posted January 10, 2024 Updated January 12, 2024 Jackson County Legislature is considering whether to authorize $22 million to construct a new building for University Health. County legislators voted 8-1 on Monday that would appropriate $22 million from the undesignated… more

North Kansas City Hospital Warns of Data Breach, Cut Ties With Vendor

Posted January 10, 2024 North Kansas City Hospital warns its patients of their personal information being leaked as a result of a data break last year. Perry Johnson & Associates, Inc. (PJ&A) informed NKCH and its subsidiary Meritas Health Corporation… more

De Soto $390M Industrial Park Nears Completion on Phase One

Posted January 9, 2024 The newest industrial park in De Soto will conclude the first phase of the first large distribution center in the summer. Contegra Construction Co.’s 1 million-square-foot distribution center, located at 10200 Edgerton Road, will see its… more

Jackson County Leaders Pass Chiefs, Royals Stadium Tax For April Ballot

Posted January 9, 2024 The Jackson County Legislature voted to place a stadium sales tax extension on the April ballot. Voters will decide whether or not to approve a 3/8th cent sales tax for 40 years with the Kansas City… more