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Missouri Attorney General Opposes Liberty Hospital, KU Health Partnership

Posted January 31, 2024 The Missouri attorney general believes the partnership between Liberty Hospital and the University of Kansas Health System is unlawful and requires approval of the Missouri General Assembly. In a letter published on Jan. 24, Missouri Attorney… more

KDOL Sheds Light of 56 High-Demand, High-Wage Jobs

Posted January 29, 2024 The Kansas Department of Labor released its Today’s Occupation report which provides a list of the most in-demand and highest-paying jobs that don’t require a bachelor’s degree. A total of 56 occupations populated the list with… more

U.S. Economy Growth at 3.3 Percent Rate in Q4

Posted January 25, 2024 The U.S. economy accelerated beyond the initial prediction for capping 2023 as gross domestic product increases at a 3.3 percent annualized rate. GDP, a measure of all the goods and services produced in the U.S., increased… more

Walnut Risk Management Plans to Join The Aspiria Campus in June

Posted January 24, 2024 Insurance agency Walnut Risk Management will be moving its corporate office out of the Kansas City Downtown and into the Aspiria campus in Overland Park. Walnut’s corporate office currently operates at 1100 Walnut St., however, the… more

UMB Economic Outlook Forecasts Mild-Recession Mid-Year

Posted January 25, 2024 UMB Bank released its 2024 economic outlook pointing out several factors that could lead to a “choppy ride” for the year in addition to a mild recession. The 2024 economic outlook cites many crosscurrents, either current… more

Q&A With Jon Stephens

Posted January 30, 2024 Q: The Berkely Riverfront development began as far back as 2014, how has the development changed over the years? A: It started under Mayor Cleaver when the Port Authority cleaned up the riverfront. My predecessors cleaned… more

AdventHealth Names COO For South Overland Park Location

Posted January 24, 2024 AdventHealth has named its new chief operating officer and will lead strategic growth in Overland Park. AdventHealth South Overland Park has named Jimmy Bolanos as its COO, who has been with the company since 2016 as… more

College Baseball Hall of Fame Comes to Overland Park in 2025

Posted January 23, 2024 The College Baseball Foundation and Visit Overland Park announced the first physical location for the College Baseball Hall of Fame will be established in Overland Park. The inaugural location will be featured in the Museum at… more

200-Unit Overland Park Townhome Sold to PPR Capital Management

Posted January 22, 2024 Philadephia-based PPR Capital Management has purchased a 200-unit multifamily townhome in Overland Park. Madison Overland Park is a 200-unit townhome community located near W 139th St just off U.S. Highway 69. PPR secured a loan assumption… more

KCK Margaritaville Hotel, Resort to Open in 2025

Posted January 23, 2024 Plans for the $150 million Margaritaville Hotel have been unveiled by the resort company and it is slated to open its doors in 2025. Spring 2025, to be exact. The Kansas City, Kansas report will break… more