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Report: Home Sellers Cut Prices as Inventory Rises in Metropolitan Areas

Posted July 16, 2024 The latest monthly report from Zillow shows inventory has risen in major metropolitan areas but the monthly home values are starting to dwindle and affordability is still a challenge. The number of homes on the market… more

VanTrust to Begin Construction of New Sephora Midwest Distribution Center

Posted July 16, 2024 Kansas City-based VanTrust Real Estate is set to begin construction on a nearly 750,000-square-foot facility that will serve as Sephora’s Midwest distribution center. The build-to-suit facility is 746,672 square feet and will be located on 61… more

U.S. Unemployment Claims Dipped More Than Expected in June

Posted July 10, 2024 Initial claims for state unemployment benefits for unemployment benefits fell more than expected as interest rates remain steep. For the ending July 6, initial claims decreased by 17,000 to a seasonally adjusted 222,000 compared to the… more

Inflation Falls in June for First Time Since Pandemic Height

Posted July 10, 2024 Inflation in the United States cooled in June, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined 0.1% after being unchanged in May. This marks the first time… more

North Kansas City Hospital Names Dr. Collin Lovitt as Medical Staff President

Posted July 10, 2024 North Kansas City Hospital has named Dr. Collin Lovitt as the new medical staff president. Lovitt began her one-year term on July 1, according to a release Monday. In her new role, she will be a… more

Report Shows Over a Quarter of Nursing Homes in KS, MO are “Problem Facilities”

Posted July 10, 2024 A report from the Long-Term Care Community Coalition shows over one-fourth of Kansas’ nursing holmes have been designated as problem facilities due to a lack of quality care. The U.S. Nursing Home Ratings & Info report… more

Lockton Hires Travis Leonard as CFO

Posted July 8, 2024 Kansas City-based Lockton has hired Travis Leonard, formerly of Hostess Brands, as the company’s new chief financial officer. Leonard began his new role effective July 8, according to a release Monday. He succeeds Troy Cook who… more

Gov. Parson to Discuss Keeping Chiefs, Royals in Missouri

Posted July 8, 2024 Missouri Governor Mike Parson will meet with local officials Monday to discuss ways to keep the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in Missouri. Parson will attend a meeting in Kansas City with Mayor Quinton Lucas and… more

Stowers Institute Appoints Dr. Jennifer Gerton as its New Dean

Posted July 2, 2024 The Graduate School of the Stowers Institute for Medical Research has named Dr. Jennifer Gerton, as its new dean. Gerton joined the Stowers Institute in 2002 as an investigator. Her research focuses on chromosome organization and… more

Saint Luke’s Health System Expands Cancer Services in the Northland

Posted July 2, 2024 The Saint Luke’s Cancer Institute announced the formation of a new cancer program, allowing for more services for residents in the Northland. The new cancer program will expand to the campus of Saint Luke's North Hospital,… more