Jackson County

Coping with COVID: 8,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments open up through KU Health

The University of Kansas Health System says that they have 8,000 vaccine appointments available.  Appointments are open to "anyone who lives in Kansas or works in Johnson County," the health system said in a Wednesday media briefing. "The bottom line… more

$73M bond approved for Platte County schools 

A Platte County bond initiative pushing to approve $73 million in funding for the Platte County School District passed Tuesday. Around 62 percent of voters approved the bond, a measure which proposed a no-tax-increase bond to generate about $73 million… more

CertTech acquisitions merge to one company

After acquiring two peer engineering firms in the past year, Lenexa-based CertTech has rolled itself and the two others into a single entity called Genuen. The acquisitions of Michigan-based WTI in March 2020 and Ohio-based Butterfield Engineering in November 2020… more

Earnings tax renewed by Kansas City voters

On Tuesday, Kansas City, Mo. voters that showed up to the polls - just under 11 percent - approved the extension of the one-percent earnings tax (e-tax).  Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas and other city officials expressed their content with… more

Hunt Midwest to expand SubTropolis industrial park

Hunt Midwest announced on Tuesday that it will build out 700,000 square feet of Class A speculative space within SubTropolis, the world's largest subterranean industrial park. A first phase of 200,000 square feet is scheduled for delivery in August, while… more

Former Isle of Capri property to see start of $40M redevelopment project by this summer

Isle Capri's new owners hope to deliver amenities competitive in both the Kansas City metro area and nationwide casino markets with redevelopment of the property. Rhode Island-based Bally's Corp., formerly known as Twin River Worldwide Holdings Inc., anticipates breaking ground… more

Coping with COVID: Active COVID patient count at KU Health System holds steady

A daily media briefing with health officials from The University of Kansas Health System reports the number of COVID-19 patients at the health system is holding steady Tuesday. Seven people with the active virus are being treated, the same as… more

Olathe-based Terracon buys Texas environmental company

Terracon Consultants Inc. announced  its acquisition of a Midland, Tex. company, Sport Environmental Services LLC. Sport Environmental is Terracon’s second acquisition this year, joining GET Solutions Inc. of Virginia, and is its 14th acquisition since 2017. Terracon has offices in… more

Voters weigh in today on future of KC earnings tax

Today, Kansas City, Mo. voters will determine the fate of the one percent city earnings tax. Also referred to as the e-tax, the tax is paid by city residents as well as non-residents who work in the city. According to… more

Hub International acquires KC Insurance Group

Hub International Ltd., a Chicago-based full-service global insurance broker, has acquired the assets of KC Insurance Group LLP. The Overland Park-based independent insurance agency specializes in personal lines of insurance, including auto, home, renters, boat, motorcycle and umbrella insurance. According… more