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Patrick Ottensmeyer, Former Kansas City Southern CEO, Dies at 67

Posted July 30, 2024 Patrick Ottensmeyer, who served as the final CEO of Kansas City Southern, died on July 28. He was 67. Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the railroad company formed from the transaction between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City… more

Survey: Hiring Outlooks Remain High Among Companies, Rising Costs Stall Others

Posted July 29, 2024 A recent survey from Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll found workforce increases remain high for companies but budgetary constraints are still stalling growth. The survey showed 81% of U.S. hiring managers have a positive outlook for their… more

KU Paleontologist Group Resumes Excavation of Juvenile Tyrannosaur

Posted July 29, 2024 A team of paleontologists from the University of Kansas traveled back to a site this summer to continue their excavation of a rare juvenile tyrannosaur. David Burnham, preparator of vertebrate paleontology at the KU Biodiversity Institute… more

KC2026 Announces Three New Additions to the Nonprofit

Posted July 29, 2024 KC2026, the organization that oversees the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced that it had added three new members to this team. KC2026 CEO Pan Kramer, recently appointed to her new role, hired Jason… more

Polsinelli to Open Office in Philidelphia With Over 20 Attorneys

Posted July 25, 2024 Kansas City-based Polsinelli announced it will open a new office in Philidelphia with more than 20 shareholders expected to join as partners. The new office will establish a presence for the law firm in Philadelphia. The… more

Q&A With… Scott Colbert, Commerce Trust EVP and Chief Economist

Posted July 25, 2024 Q: For a year that began with some apprehension about a looming recession, 2023 proved quite kind to investors. What, in your opinion, were the drivers of better-than-average returns for those with diversified portfolios? A: We… more

Q&A With… Eric Kelley, UMB Chief Investment Officer

Posted July 18, 2024 Updated at 3:20 p.m., July 19, 2024 Q: For a year that began with some apprehension about a looming recession, 2023 proved quite kind to investors. What, in your opinion, were the drivers of better-than-average returns… more

KC2026 Names CEO for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City

Posted July 17, 2024 KC2026, the nonprofit organizing the FIFA World Cup 26 in Kansas City, announced Pam Kramer as its chief executive officer. Kramer will report to the KC2026 Board of Directors, according to a release Wednesday. She previously… more

Best Nursing School Programs Ranked in Kansas, Missouri

Posted July 17, 2024 A ranking from RegisteredNursing.org has found which nursing schools by state rank the highest based on passing rates. RegisteredNursing.org’s 8th Annual RN Program Rankings 2024 Edition found the best nursing licensing programs by their National Council… more

Fed Beige Book: Fewer New Job Postings Among a Spike in Consumer Spending

Posted July 17, 2024 The Federal Reserve Board released the Beige Book for July and it shows the Tenth District is cooling in hiring activity with a robust bump in consumer spending. Banks in the Tenth District, or the Federal… more