Kansas

North Kansas City Hospital Warns of Data Breach, Cut Ties With Vendor

Posted January 10, 2024 North Kansas City Hospital warns its patients of their personal information being leaked as a result of a data break last year. Perry Johnson & Associates, Inc. (PJ&A) informed NKCH and its subsidiary Meritas Health Corporation… more

De Soto $390M Industrial Park Nears Completion on Phase One

Posted January 9, 2024 The newest industrial park in De Soto will conclude the first phase of the first large distribution center in the summer. Contegra Construction Co.’s 1 million-square-foot distribution center, located at 10200 Edgerton Road, will see its… more

Report: Refinancing, Purchase Activity Levels in Housing Market

Posted January 9, 2024 The housing market could be turning a corner according to Moody's Analytics which shows more homeowners are refinancing at a level not seen since the start of 2023. Refinancing hit its highest level since the beginning… more

Burns & McDonnell CEO Adds Three New Leadership Positions to the Firm

Posted January 8, 2024 Leslie Duke, the new CEO of Burns & McDonnell, has stepped into her role in a big way by starting the year addressing workforce shortages and appointing three new leadership positions and offices. “I’m excited about… more

JCCC Appoints New Interim President

Posted January 5, 2024 Johnson County Community College announced its new interim president for the college following the former president's resignation in December. The JCCC Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Judy Korb, Ph.D., as interim president for this institution, beginning… more

Merriam Planning Commission Approves Next Step for Cinemark Renovation

Posted January 4, 2024 The Merriam Planning Commission voted to approve the remodel design proposed by Cinemark Theaters, which will see the addition of new entertainment venues to the Kansas City, Kansas theater. The planning commission meeting took place Wednesday… more

Saint Luke’s, BJC Health System Merger Closes and Adjusts Leadership

Posted January 4, 2024 Saint Luke's Health System and BJC Health System of St. Louis officially intergraded on Jan. 1, 2024, closing the deal that was announced in May, combining the companies' revenue to nearly $15 billion. Under the agreement,… more

Mariner Wealth Advisors Closed Year With a $360M AUM Acquisition

Posted January 4, 2024 Overland Park-based Mariner Wealth Advisors announced it has acquired Calif.-based Confluence Financial Planning, adding $360 Million in assets under management, and will be Mariner’s 99th location in the United States. The agreement, which began in October,… more

Regions Manufacturing Index Shows Rise in Conditions, Supply Managers Expect Recession

Posted on January 2, 2024 Updated 2:00 p.m., March 1, 2024 Creighton University released its Mid-America Business Conditions Index which shows a positive rise in the region's business conditions but many supply managers still see a recession looming in 2024.… more

Kansas Enters New Year With No Minimum Wage Increases

Posted on January 2, 2024 The state of Missouri announced it will be raising its minimum wage for workers in November, a boost for Missourians who are heading back to work for the new year, however, Kansans have yet to… more