Kansas City, Missouri


Former Kansas City Star Printing Press Building to be Repurposed into Data Center

Posted November 18, 2024 Updated at 3:22 p.m., November 21,  2024 Kansas City-based Patmos announced it plans to repurpose the Kansas City Star's former printing press building into a new flagship data center. The 400,000-square-foot building plotted on roughly 5… more

Charles Garney, Founder of Garney Construction Companies, Dies at 92

Posted November 18, 2024 Charles Garney, founder and former CEO of Garney Construction, passed away on Wednesday, two weeks before his 93rd birthday. A Kansas City native, Garney was born on Nov. 27, 1931. He founded North Kansas City-based Garney… more

Rockhurst, Kansas City University Creates Program to Foster More KC Health Professionals

Posted November 13, 2024 Rockhurst University and Kansas City University leaders have signed a new agreement to create more pathways for students seeking healthcare degrees. For the fall 2025 semester, the Rockhurst University-Kansas City University Early Acceptance, ROKC-EAP, Program will… more

Survey: Newsweek Ranks KC Metro Hospitals ‘Best-In-State’

Posted November 7, 2024 Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for 2025 has recognized several Kansas City metro area hospitals. The survey ranks hospitals nationwide to identify the 700 best hospitals that excel in patient care quality. The survey’s methodology compiles data… more

Conexon Hires Industry Veteran John Walburn as COO

Posted November 6, 2024 Conexon hired industry veteran John Walburn as its new chief operating officer, who previously held telecommunication leadership roles in Arizona. Walburn joins Conexon from Arizona where he served as vice president of operations at broadband communications… more

Evergy to Build Two New Natural Gas Plants in KS

Posted October 22, 2024 Evergy will build two new natural gas plants in Kansas, both of which are expected to be in service by 2030. A 705-megawatt combined-cycle natural gas plants will be constructed in Sumner and Reno County. The… more

Italian Manufacturer Enters North American Market with $16M KCMO Facility

Posted October 17, 2024 An Italy-based precision parts manufacturer is stepping into the North American market in a big way and Kansas City will be its first step. RB SRL announced it opened its new 100,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City,… more

OMB Bank Appoints Next KC Market President, Fills Two Other Key Roles

Posted October 17, 2024 Springfield-based OMB Bank announced three new key hires who will lead initiatives in Lenexa and the greater Kansas City area. OMB hired industry veterans Seth Lindsey, Cramer Hass and Lee Keith to leadership positions in the… more

Starlight Theatre $40M Project Adds Canopy, More

Posted October 10, 2024 The Starlight Theatre has begun work on its $40 million project to improve the venue and create new community programs. Starlight hosted a groundbreaking celebration for its Uniquely KC, a $40 million capital campaign that will… more

Downtown KC Streetcar Suspended for Connection to Main Street Project

Posted September 17, 2024 The Downtown KC Streetcar construction will be temporarily suspended for approximately four weeks to connect its route with the Main Street Extension project. The temporary service suspension is estimated to begin on September 30 and last… more