Missouri

Future work remains remote for many

Remote work environments are now the status quo following closures across the U.S. due to COVID-19. A survey conducted by S&P Market Intelligence finds that most companies will not be returning to standard offices as they reopen Whether permanently or… more

Increase in homicides troubling for south Kansas City

Previous reporting has revealed that Kansas City, Mo. is seeing a record increase in homicide rates so far this year. As of Saturday, 91 people have been killed citywide compared to 65 the same time last year, according to 41… more

Missouri plant reveals high number of cases among employees

On Friday, Tyson Foods confirmed that tests at the chicken processing plant located in Noel, Mo. have resulted in 371 employees testing positive for COVID-19. In a news release from Tyson Foods, the company said that it tested 1,142 employees… more

Ruckus removed

This weekend station leadership at KCPT, Kansas City PBS, has revealed their decision to put Ruckus on hiatus. The show, now on its 23rd season, is being removed from the schedule as a result of viewer feedback and a need… more

Masks required indoors for Kansas City, effective today

Mayor Quinton Lucas announced Friday that masks will be mandatory beginning Monday for everyone entering businesses and other public places in Kansas City. The mandate came after several daily reports of increasing new COVID-19 cases in the Kansas City area… more

Weekly housing market report

Data through June 20 shows new listings took a step back last week nationally, limiting inventory even further, according to the Zillow Weekly Market Report released Friday. However, newly pending sales are up again, rising as buyer activity remains strong.… more

Metro nursing home reports high number of deaths

Garden Terrace, a nursing home located at 7541 Switzer Road in Overland Park, has reported 58 Covid-19 cases and 11 deaths. "Since adequate testing became available, we have been testing residents and associates for Covid-19," said Debbie Biehl, the home’s executive… more

Possible mask requirement change for Kansas City

As Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas’ current executive order on mask-wearing expires next week, Lucas and addressed the public Thursday about possibly extending or changing that mask requirement when he issues his next order. “Kansas City, Missouri, is absolutely considering… more

Consumer spending up nationwide

Following a weeks-long dry spell in spending, the U.S. saw consumers increase their spending by a record 8.2% in May, partly erasing huge plunges the previous two months, according to reporting by the Associated Press. The consumer spending rebound followed… more

Coping with COVID: Record new cases for Kansas City metro and U.S.

Kansas City and the surrounding area saw the largest increase in recorded COVID-19 cases for the second day in a row on Thursday, recording just over 200 new cases.           A total of 227 new cases were reported by the end… more