Kansas City, Missouri


Missouri Employment Up, Kansas Stagnate in November

Posted December 26, 2023 Missouri experienced growth in workforce development during the month of November while Kansas continues to remain unchanged month-over-month, according to Kansas And Missouri monthly jobs reports. Kansas Kansas has remained stagnant with a seasonally adjusted unemployment… more

Two-Year-Old Lettermen’s Energy Holdings Announce Series of Five Acquisitions

Posted December 26, 2023 Mission-based Lettermen's Energy Holdings LLC announced a series of asset acquisitions equating to five additions across the country. Lettermen's Energy, a propane company that serves residential, industrial, agricultural and autogas customers recently bought five retail propane… more

TranSystems Acquires Washington-Based 75-Person Engineering Team

Posted December 26, 2023 Kansas City-based TranSystems announced it is adding a full-service engineering and consulting firm to its roster of acquisitions, expanding its Washington footprint with a 75-person team. Washington-based BCE Engineers, Inc., established in 1986, provides design services… more

KC Fed Reports Business Activity Declined in December

Posted December 26, 2023 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its tenth district services survey, showing a moderate decline for December while the forecast for the next six months remains still. According to the survey, the month-over-month services… more

Survey: KC Fed Find Small Business Loans Rise, First Time Since 2021

Posted December 21, 2023 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its Third Quarter 2023 National Small Business Lending Survey, showing an increase in loan balances but new lending continues to decline. The survey found that outstanding small business… more

Liberty Hospital Patients Transferred Due to Computer System Shutdown

Posted December 20, 2023 Liberty Hospital experienced an "information technology event" that caused Kansas City area emergency services to help the hospital transport patients to new healthcare facilities. Staff provided care for patients while following standard protocols amidst the event… more

Kansas City Ranks in Most Affordable, Fastest-Growing Cities in U.S.

Posted December 19, 2023 Kansas City, Mo. has been placed among the 25 most affordable and fastest-growing cities, according to an analysis from GoBankingRates. Kansas City ranked in the No. 7 spot with leading factors attributed to the average typical… more

Jackson County Legislature Proposes Ordnance for Royals, Chiefs Sales Tax Extension

Posted December 15, 2023 The Jackson County Legislature plans to vote Monday on a ballot question to ask voters to extend the 3/8th-cent sales tax for the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs. The vote will be regarding an ordinance to… more

The KC Wheel Opens This Week

Posted December 13, 2023 The latest addition to Kansas City’s skyline, the KC Wheel and Pennway Putt is officially opening on Thursday, Dec. 14. The entertainment district will be open from noon to 10 p.m. The KC Wheel was announced… more

MO, KS Lawmakers Object to KU Health, Liberty Hospital Partnership

Posted December 13, 2023 Missouri and Kansas lawmakers are expressing concerns with the partnership between Liberty Hospital and the University of Kansas Health System, calling the deal “rushed” and a decision that would take healthcare dollars away from Missouri. The… more