Jackson County

Construction, renovation plans for former Isle of Capri surface

Dubbed Casino KC by its new owners, details on an estimated $61 million renovation for the former Isle of Capri Casino have cropped up. Along with turning the casino into a modern retail and dining destination, plans include an expansion… more

Kansas City area on track to surpass 2019 totals for single family home permits issued

Kansas City, Mo. and the surrounding region is well on its way to surpassing 2019 totals for single-family permits issued. From Jan. 1, 2020 to Oct. 31, 2020, a total of 4,496 permits were issued, according to data compiled by… more

Metro-based JCI Industries acquired by Ohio company

Headquartered in the Kansas City metro, JCI Industries has been acquired by Ohio-based Ohio Transmission Corporation (OTC). JCI provides engineered solutions powered by industry leading pumps, seals, motors, drives, controls, and process equipment, teamed with complete pump, motor and rotating… more

Partnership opens new proctored learning facility

A partnership between Children's Mercy, the YMCA of Greater Kansas City and Block & Company, Inc. has resulted in the opening of a new proctored learning site for children of Children's Mercy employees. The facility is open to students of… more

Coping with COVID: KCVA Medical Center, area VAs to receive vaccine shipment as early as today

More veterans will have access to a COVID-19 vaccine after the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday it's sending shipments of the Pfizer and newly-approved Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 128 more locations nationwide. That includes locations in Kansas and… more

Black & Veatch to sell Water Europe, Water Asia businesses to overseas environmental consultancy

A deal that will see the transfer of Black & Veatch’s Water Europe and Water Asia businesses is expected to close over the next several weeks. Overland Park-based Black & Veatch announced it is in the process of finalizing a… more

KU Health reports fewer active COVID-19 patients on Friday

There has been a drop in the number of active COVID-19 patients at The University of Kansas Health System, according to a Friday morning media briefing held by the hospital’s medical officials. Seventy-eight people with the active virus are hospitalized,… more

Melaleuca, Inc. to expand distribution operations to KC, open in former Harley-Davidson plant

The Kansas City, Mo. Northland will soon see another addition to its array of warehouses and distribution centers. Online wellness company Melaleuca, Inc., noted as the largest online wellness shopping club in North America, announced plans to invest $35.5 million… more

Kansas City-based nonprofit Alphapointe wins summary judgment in patent infringement case

After nearly four years, a patent infringement case involving Kansas City-headquartered Alphapointe and South Carolina-based Composite Resources, Inc. is at last drawing to a close following a recent ruling. A summary judgement of the case ruled in favor of national… more

Healthcare IT company Cerner announces $375M acquisition

Health IT giant Cerner plans to acquire the health division of London-based Kantar Group for $375 million. The buy is expected to advance clinical research development. Kantar Health provides data, analytics, and research to the life sciences industry. With this acquisition,… more