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Wariness regarding PPP loan insurance

After the release of the Paycheck Protection Program from the Small Business Association (SBA), many questions are asked about the program regarding who was eligible for the forgivable loan and risk/ what kind of penalties might be included. Shortly after… more

Commercial chapter 11 filings rise in first half of 2020 while total filings drop

Commercial chapter 11 filing totals during the first six months of the year (Jan. 1-June 30) increased by 26 percent to 3,604 from the 2,855 total filings during the same period in 2019 according to data provided by Epiq Global,… more

NBHC to close 3 Bank Midwest locations in Kansas City area

National Bank Holdings Corp. (NYSE: NBHC) plans to close a total of 12 branches across the U.S., part of those closures including three Bank Midwest locations in the Kansas City area. Bank Midwest is a division of NBH Bank, which… more

In a Nutshell by Ken Herman

There is no doubt that rising coronavirus cases are starting to impede commerce again. Many states have mandated masks in public places in an attempt to avoid reversal of the gradual business and social reopening process.  If there is any… more

No fans at Kansas Speedway for upcoming NASCAR Cup Series

On Wednesday, Kansas Speedway announced it will be hosting the rescheduled July NASCAR Cup Series without fans in attendance. Kansas Speedway President Pat Warren said that over the past month they have worked closely with public health officials, medical experts… more

Coping with COVID: COVID-19 update

After weeks of declining numbers of COVID-19 deaths, the nation saw a spike this week, reaching 993 on Tuesday before receding a bit to 890 on Wednesday. That extended to 29 the string of days below 1,000 new daily deaths.… more

U.S. withdraws from World Health Organization Monday

The Trump administration has formally notified the United Nations of its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, according to the Associated Press. Although the pullout won’t take effect until next year, it could be rescinded under a new administration or… more

KU partners with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health, uses grant to assess COVID-19 response

Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, a team from the University of Kansas Center for Community Health and Development (CCHD) has partnered with Lawrence-Douglas County Public Health and other community organizations to study the COVID-19 response in the county, according to… more

New national hospital ranking recognizes six Kansas City-area facilities

An national hospital ranking index released Tuesday by the Lown Institute measured hospitals across the U.S., recognizing six Kansas City-area facilities for their work. The index scored from three categories, seven sub-components and 42 detailed metrics to provide a unique… more

Coping with COVID: Kansas travelers on mandatory quarantine list for three states

This week three eastern states in the U.S. have added Kansas to the COVID-19 quarantine list for visitors entering the state, according to reporting by KMBC 9 News. The new requirement means that Kansans hoping to go to New York,… more