Kansas City, Missouri

UMKC Forward plan to invest up to $60M

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) rolled out its UMKC Forward plan, pledging to invest more than $50 million to $60 million over the next five years in five key investments. Investments are designed to achieve growth and excellence for… more

Hallmark Cards to end eCard business in April

The nation's largest greeting card retailer, Hallmark Cards Inc., has announced it will be ending its eCards business effective April 30, 2021. According to Hallmark, interest in the eCard business is strong. A 2019 report however shows strengthening competition in… more

Leawood-based AMC opens 98 percent of U.S. locations

About a year ago, COVID-19 forced Leawood-based AMC Theaters to close all its locations nationwide. As COVID-19 vaccines become more widely available, operations began to kick up again and patrons return. On Friday, March 19, 98 percent of AMC locations… more

Cerner $16B EHR system for VA to receive review

The Department of Veterans Affairs on Friday announced a strategic review of its electronic health records modernization, a $16 billion effort with North Kansas City-based Cerner Corp. VA Secretary Denis McDonough announced the review after his assessment of the program… more

Kansas City Southern to be acquired in $29B deal

For over 130 years, Kansas City Southern stood a strong symbol among Kansas City businesses, growing and expanding through the decades since its start in 1887. Over the years, the Kansas City-based railway made a number of investments and acquisitions.… more

Project application submitted for proposed $116M mixed-use tower development at 45th and Main

A mixed-use tower development could soon land a spot on old Country Club Plaza Holiday Inn grounds at 4501 Main St. in Kansas City, Mo. Americo Life and Burns & McDonnell have submitted a project application for Museum Tower, estimated… more

Pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials to take off in KC area

Moderna became the first U.S. drugmaker to vaccinate children this week, as it entered it’s Phase 2/3. Moderna will enroll approximately 6,750 children in the U.S. and Canada ages 6 months to less than 12 years old. Children’s Mercy Kansas… more

Raymore-Peculiar School District aims to land $72M bond up for vote on April ballot

The Raymore-Peculiar R-II School District will ask voters to borrow $72 million for construction of a new freshman center, which eventually would be expanded to a second high school. If passed, Proposition S also wound fund a new performing arts center, HVAC… more

$65M bridge project along westbound 1-70 complete

After a year's delay, the completion of the $65 million reconstruction of the Lewis and Clark Viaduct that links Kansas City, Kan. and Kansas City, Mo. was celebrated Monday. The work, which closed down westbound traffic on Interstate 70 over… more

FairWave Holdings acquires remaining Kaldi’s locations

Messenger Coffee Co., known for its locally-roasted coffee, fresh-baked breads and three-story space on Grand Boulevard, announced it will open two more locations in Kansas City, Missouri. Messenger acquired the two Kaldi’s Coffee locations on the Country Club Plaza. After a short rebranding and renovation… more