Kansas

Multifamily Leasing Goes Virtual

Since there are social-distancing rules in several states and municipalities, signing a lease for an apartment can't be done in person. But people still have to move from one location to another. To combat that, some multifamily landlords have adopted… more

Malls Reopening This Week

Oak Park Mall, Independence Center, and other area malls are reopening this week, as stay-at-home orders are relaxed in several area municipalities. Oak Park, in Overland Park, is opening tomorrow, with 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. hours, while Independence Center… more

New KC Home Listings Up, But Still a Major Drop

New home-listing sales pending are up week over week by 4.5 percent in the Kansas City metro area, according to Zillow, which might show a slight rebound in the housing market. But it's not a major correction in the downturn… more

COVID-19 Lawsuits Might be Restricted in Kansas

There is bill being proposed in the Kansas Legislature that would limit the lawsuit liability business owners would face from legal action related to COVID-19. Proposed by the Kansas Chamber of Commerce, the bill could be considered May 21, when… more

Hyatt Laying Off 1,300 Employees

Hyatt Hotels, which has locations in Johnson County, Kan., and by KCI airport, is laying off 1,300 workers company wide, due to a steep drop in travel caused by COVID-19. During its first quarter, Hyatt lost $103 million due to… more

Amazon Looking at AMC Buy?

AMC Theatres, which has been closed and reportedly facing bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic, might look like a good bet for one of the world's biggest companies. A report came out recently that Amazon is looking to acquire the Overland… more

Airlines Forecast Major Layoffs

With $2 billion of losses estimated daily, the airline industry is facing the sobering reality of major layoffs throughout various positions. Even though the federal bailout of $25 billion does not allow airline companies to lay off workers, that money… more

CARES Act Funding to Colleges Under Scrutiny

Some college and university leaders are questioning the $12.6 billion being allocated toward their institutions. Apparently, the Department of Education is barring students that are international, unauthorized and under the DACA -program from receiving assistance. Within 30 days of receiving… more

‘Real’ Unemployment Higher Than Official Rate

Last week the unemployment rate hit 14.7 percent after payrolls fell by 20.5 million, according to the U.S. Department of Labor but that was only part of the story. Prior to the 33.5 million unemployed since the beginning of the… more

Gov. Kelly Picks Recovery Leadership Team

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly recently chose two people to head up efforts for the state's COVID-19 recovery plan. She selected Cheryl Harrison-Lee as the Recovery Office’s executive director and Lyle Butler as chair. Harrison-Lee , who is on the Kansas… more