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Kansas City Health Officials Confirm First Case of Measles in KC Since 2018

Posted March 4, 2026 The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Kansas City Health Department have confirmed the first case of measles in Kansas City since 2018. The two organizations announced the confirmed case of an unvaccinated… more

De Soto Planning Commission OKs 42 Unit Development Near Panasonic

Posted March 3, 2026 The De Soto Planning Commission has approved plans for an 11-townhome building development north of Panasonic's electric-vehicle battery plant. Commission members voted to approve the site plan for the development during their Tuesday meeting. The project… more

Women’s Employment Network Elects Erin Cole as CEO, Succeeds Sherry Turner

Posted March 2, 2026 The Women’s Employment Network announced the appointment of Erin Cole as the nonprofit’s new chief executive officer, who will be succeeding current president Sherry Turner. Cole will officially begin the role as CEO on April 1.… more

Aria Care Partners Acquires Sanford to Expand Southeast Footprint

Posted February 26, 2026 Overland Park-based Aria Care Partners has acquired Sanford and its divisions to expand its services in the Southeast region market. Aria acquired the Macon, Georgia-based Sanford Dental, Sanford Vision, and Dynamic Mobile Dentistry, which collectively provide… more

New Costco Will Anchor 90-Acre Mixed-Use Development in West Lawrence

Posted February 25, 2026 A new Costco Wholesale is coming to Lawrence later this year, as part of The Mercato development, near the northeast corner of 6th Street and Highway 10. The new location is expected to open in Fall… more

Cingulate Inc. $12M Deal Adds Legacy Entrepreneur Back to its Board

Posted February 25, 2026 Pharmaceutical company Cingulate Inc. announced it has just closed a $12 million deal in private investment and has added a former Kansas City area entrepreneur to its board of directors. Cingulate successfully closed a $12 million… more

Lenexa Approves Habitat for Humanity $18M Project, 50 Affordable Homes

Posted February 24, 2026 The Lenexa City Council approved the rezoning and purchase of nearly 17 acres for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. The City Council voted 7-2 to approve the request to rezone 16.7 acres near the southeast… more

Henderson Announces New Strategic Consulting Business

Posted February 23, 2026 Henderson Companies has launched a new service for clients with high-profile projects to make better-informed investment decisions using performance data. Henderson’s new service, Strategic Consulting, brings together owners, architects, general contractors, financial institutions, and other key… more

KC Health Systems Partner to Develop New Disease Research, Treatment Center

Posted February 18, 2026 A collaboration between The University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas Health System, Children’s Mercy and Bold Advanced Medical Future Health, the organizations will develop a theranostic research and treatment center. The development is planned… more

Wichita-based MPR Acquires Credentialing Experts to Expand Regional Footprint

Posted February 18, 2026 Wichita-based Medical Provider Resources announced it has acquired Credentialing Experts, a healthcare credentialing firm in Kansas City. Credentialing Experts is a credentialing services and enrollment firm. Through this collaboration, MPR aims to strengthen its regional footprint… more