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KU Breaks Ground on New Cancer Center

Posted May 27, 2025 The University of Kansas Health System broke ground on its new cancer center, one of the largest funded projects the system has received. The groundbreaking, held on May 23, featured University of Kansas Cancer Center physicians… more

Editor’s Note: The Fraud Culture

Identity theft is a growing problem in the U.S. and in the global economy. But what are we prepared to do about it? Somewhere in Michigan is an opportunist who has identified a means of generating capital, perhaps to operate… more

Between the Lines

So Why All The Hysteria About Kansas Schools?If you set aside the emotional issues that underpin the debate, the numbers and facts completely reframe the discussion.OK, let’s start this essay with a quiz: Who makes more, the departing superintendent of… more

KCU Receives $20M Gift For Kansas City, Joplin Campuses

Posted May 21, 2025 Kansas City University has received a $20 million gift to expand its facilities in Kansas City and Joplin. KCU received the donation from the estate of Dr. Paul Dybedal and his wife, Mary Louise Dybedal, the… more

Black & Veatch Seeking Incentives For $1.12B Overland Park HQ Expansion

Posted May 20, 2025 Overland Park-based Black & Veatch has proposed plans to expand its headquarters building at its Overland Park campus as part of a $1.12 billion redevelopment. The project is a mixed-use redevelopment located at the Black &… more

Butler National Corporation Announces Next CFO

Posted May 19, 2025 New Century-based Butler National Corporation announced it has appointed Adam Sefchick as its new chief financial officer. As the company’s next principal financial and accounting officer, Sefchick joins the company with over a decade of financial… more

Mahomes Co-Owned KMO Burger Acquires 16 Whataburger Restaurants

Posted May 15, 2025 Fast food franchise Whataburger and KMO Burger, LLC, have announced a joint venture, allowing the latter to own and operate all restaurant locations in the Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri markets. The new partnership will see… more

Overland Park-based PMI Rate Pro Acquired By Miami Fintech Company

Posted May 15, 2025 Overland Park-based fintech company, PMI Rate Pro, has been acquired by Miami, Florida-based LoanPASS. PMI Rate Pro is a private mortgage insurance tech company that offers an API platform allowing clients to receive private mortgage insurance… more

Vantage MedTech Appoints Mike Taylor to CFO

Posted May 14, 2025 Lenexa-based Vantage MedTech, a medical tech manufacturer, announced that Mike Taylor will be its next chief financial officer. With over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, distribution, and engineered products, Taylor will help drive financial governance… more

KC Ranked Top Metros For Working Moms

Posted May 12, 2025 The Kansas City metro has been named one of the best large U.S. cities for working mothers. In an analysis from CoworkingCafe, Kansas City ranked third among the best metros for working moms, with a population… more