Kansas


Tuition Prices Could Rise for Kansas Universities

The six large universities in Kansas are seeking a tuition increase for the 2023-24 school year after years of flat tuition. The Kansas Board of Regents heard a proposal for the newest increase earlier this month and released the tentative… more

KC Leaders Announce Board for World Cup 2026

Leaders from Kansas and Missouri gathered to make a major announcement at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday concerning the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The announcement was presented by Kansas City Sports Commission's Kathy Nelson in the formation of a new non-profit… more

Overland Park Mortgage Lender Sold

As the shake-up in the nation’s mortgage lending sector continues, a Florida-based community bank says it has agreed to acquire the Overland Park mortgage operations of BNC National Bank. First Federal Bank of Lake City, Fla., announced the deal to… more

Tuberculosis Cases Found in Kansas City, Wyandotte Area

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment announced Wednesday, May 10, active cases of Tuberculosis have been identified in Wyandotte Co.   The KDHE along with the Unified Government of Wyandotte Co. Public Health Department identified less than 10 cases… more

Regional COVID-19 Hubs Archived

Last week’s declaration that the federal government was ending travel restrictions marked the formal end of the COVID-19 saga as a public health emergency in the U.S. And with that, the Mid-America Regional Council has archived its COVID hub, which… more

Regional Hospitals Make Newsweek Top 250 Global List

Newsweek magazine has released its 2023 list of what it considers the Top 250 hospitals in the world, with medical centers in Missouri and Kansas earning spots. Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis placed No. 169 on this year’s list, 18 spots… more

Region Leaders Join on Rock Island Bridge

Posted May 17, 2023 Dozens of local leaders, developers and media from both Kansas and Missouri gathered on the Rock Island Bridge on Tuesday to celebrate its progress and the idea of binding the two states together. With little ground… more

Office Markets Continue to Slow in 2023

For many employers wanting to migrate their staff back into the office, recent Q1 office market reports from major commercial real estate companies show the effects of the pandemic are quite present. Office vacancy is still prevalent as 20.2 percent… more

Q&A with Aaron Mesmer, Block Real Estate Services

The effect of the economy and its grip continues to be felt through all markets, specifically in office and commercial real estate. Ingram's spoke with Aaron Mesmer, Principal-Acquisitions and Investment Sales at Block Real Estate Services to further investigate the… more

Junior Achievement Scholarship Winners Announced

On Friday, the Kansas Insurance Department announced the Junior Achievement of Kansas Programs winners. The scholarship contest aims to find students with a strong comprehension of financial literacy, according to the department. Contestants submitted a financial literacy essay detailing their… more