Kansas

Pharmacies prepared to vaccinate public in Mo., Kan.

A few big-name pharmacies say they are ready to begin vaccinating the public in Missouri and Kansas as soon as they receive word to proceed from each state. CVS and Walgreens are prepped to give the shot at thousands of… more

Insurance Insights with Claude Thau

Self-insuring your long-term care (LTC) risk makes a lot of sense.  At any point in your life, you want to maximize your assets.  To help maximize your assets, you want to minimize expenses.  Insurance premiums are an expense, so it… more

Kansas recognized as national leader in wind energy production

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly today announced that the state of Kansas has once again been recognized as a national leader in wind energy, with Business Facilities Magazine noting high rankings for Kansas and awarding an Honorable Mention to the Grain… more

Metro counties relax health orders, dining restrictions

New, less restrictive health orders for in-dining establishments have been issued for Jackson and Wyandotte counties this week. The new order began today in Wyandotte County and allows bars, restaurants and taverns to serve patrons until midnight and to stay… more

Affordability concerns ahead for housing market in 2021

Apartment prices may be steady now, but rent is expected to rise within the latter half of 2021. Dense urban areas should continue to struggle with weaker rental prices and drops in average rents, according to John Loper, an associate… more

Council shoots down proposed $55M development

The Overland Park City Council downvoted a $55 million active-adult community in a 9-2 decision on Monday. Located just south of Ranch Mart shopping center, developers were denied rezoning for the 11.5-acre project. EPC Real Estate Group LLC plans involved… more

New report reveals top industries with remote work

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home is more necessary and desirable than ever. With that in mind, FlexJobs has announced the top 100 companies to watch for remote work in the coming year. “Remote” means the openings must offer… more

Kansas governor proposes new state agency, combine services

Governor Laura Kelly today announced her intent to once again submit an executive reorganization order (ERO) to the Kansas Legislature creating the Kansas Department of Human Services (KDHS). The new agency will include the current programs at the Department for… more

Creative Planning sells employee benefits division

A sell of its employee benefits division has taken a load off  Overland Park-based Creative Planning, however the company quickly turned and acquired all of Creative Planning Property & Casualty LLC. The employee benefits division sold to USI Insurance Services for… more

Coping with COVID: Mo. hospitalizations tally above U.S. average, Kan. below national average

Only five states are considered to have reached dangerous levels of COVID-19 hospitalizations per 1 million. The COVID Tracking Project updated by The Atlantic shows four levels that indicated where each state lies in terms of COVID-19 hospitalizations ranging from… more