Missouri

Another round of layoffs at Cerner

Now in operation for 40 years, the healthcare technology giant confirmed on Wednesday that it has laid off more employees in the Kansas City area. The new round of layoffs follows a recent round of cuts announced in November 2019.… more

In a Nutshell by Ken Herman

The headlines that everyone feared crossed the tape in the middle of last week, when it was reported that a resurgence of COVID-19 cases was hitting Texas, Arizona, Florida, and California. That unwelcome news offered a motive for some aggressive… more

Virus spikes show increased need for caution, Fauci says

The next few weeks are critical to tamping down a disturbing coronavirus surge, Dr. Anthony Fauci told Congress on Tuesday — issuing a plea for people to avoid crowds and wear masks just hours before mask-shunning President Donald Trump was… more

Clay County Health Center begins HIPAA investigation due to anonymous tip

An individual sent a tip to KMBC 9 showing a list of personal information from the Clay County Public Health Centers dashboard. The list showed individuals who tested positive for COVID-19, with at least 16 cases from the Pleasant Valley… more

Region’s largest healthcare provider commits $18 Million for employers and members

Yesterday, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City announced they will be dedicating almost $18 million in financial relief during COVID-19 conditions to introduce new support for its employers and members. Blue Cross serves as the industry’s largest healthcare… more

NFL and MLB announce season plans for 2020, K-State announces 14-day suspension

Major League Baseball and the National Football League have either already announced or are beginning to announce upcoming season plans for 2020. According to USA Today, Major League baseball owners and Commissioner Rob Manfred have worked out plans for a… more

Crime and traffic deaths rise in Kansas City, Mo. during quarantine

While a lot of attention is being paid to deaths attributed to COVID-19 in recent months, Kansas City is experiencing a lethal surge in crime and traffic accidents this year. Both violent crime and traffic accidents, authorities say, appear to… more

Coping with COVID

With nearly three full months of metrics in hand related to the COVID-19 outbreak, a picture of the pandemic is emerging that reveals sharply different health outcomes between Missouri and Kansas. Most concerning at this moment for public-health officials is… more

Q&A with David Brain

Q: You have been engaged in significantly diverse entrepreneurial efforts, from entertainment-type real estate to co-working to green energy. How does being in Kansas City, the entrepreneurial ecosystem here, help support those kinds of efforts? A: Kansas City is a… more

Economic border war truce on shaky ground with proposed relocation

A truce on Missouri and Kansas’ economic border war became signed legislation back in August 2019. Less than a year later after its signing, it appears that truce is on shaky ground as both states fight to keep BlueScope, a… more