Kansas City, Missouri

Rockhurst University Receives $1M Grant to Bolster AI Education

Posted February 4, 2026 Rockhurst University has received over $1 million to establish new programs and facilities that will bolster artificial intelligence and technology education in the Kansas City region. Rockhurst will receive $1.031 million in federal Community Project Funding,… more

Starlight Theatre Receives $3M in Tax Credits for Campus Improvements

Posted February 3, 2026 The Missouri Development Finance Board has allocated $3 million in tax credits to the Starlight Theatre for capital improvements across its campus. Starlight will utilize these tax credits as the final funding for its Uniquely KC… more

Hunt Midwest Makes New Executive Role, Heather Jones Joins as General Counsel, SVP

Posted February 3, 2026 Hunt Midwest announced it had hired Heather Jones as general counsel and senior vice president. Jones’s role was newly created as the real estate development company continues its growth. ones will work to scale the company’s… more

Olathe City Council to Vote on New $300M Chiefs HQ STAR Bonds

Posted February 2, 2026 Updated at 10:46 a.m., February 4, 2026 The Olathe City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, concerning the city’s proposed STAR bonds for the new Kansas City Chiefs headquarters facility.… more

KC Current Enters Partnership with Arvest Bank for CPKC Stadium Suites

Posted January 29, 2026 The Kansas City Current announced Arvest Bank will be the title sponsor of the suite level and Pitch Club at CPKC Stadium. Beginning in 2026, both spaces will officially be known as the Arvest Bank Club and Suites,… more

Populous Appoints Two New Global Leadership Roles

Posted January 29, 2026 Populous has announced the appointment of two new global roles that expand its global operations. Gavin Houldin joins Populous as global chief operating officer and Teryn Hightower as head of global merger and acquisition integration, according… more

Chiefs Announce Two Local Design Firms as Finalists for KCK Stadium

Posted January 27, 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs announced Tuesday that two architectural design firms, Manica and Populous, are in the final stage of selection for the new Chiefs KCK stadium. It was announced in December that Kansas Governor Laura… more

Kustom Entertainment Sells Video Solutions Business Following Company Rebrand

Posted January 26, 2026 Kustom Entertainment, Inc. announced it will sell off its video solutions division as part of an initiative to better align with the company’s recent rebranding. Kustom has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Cycurion,… more

Mariner Announces First Two Acquisitions of 2026, Adds $1.8B in Assets

Posted January 21, 2026 Mariner has entered the new year with two acquisition deals: Rockland, MA.-based First National Advisors, LLC and Pittsburgh, PA.-based Strava Wealth. The two deals bring approximately $1.8 billion in assets under advisement to Mariner, according to… more

Bank Midwest Will Rebrand to Vista Bank, Holding Company Closes $369M Merger

Posted January 21, 2026 National Bank Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Bank Midwest, announced it has completed its acquisition of Vista Bancshares, Inc., and will begin adopting the Vista Bank brand for its operations. Following the completion of the… more