Missouri


JCCC President Andy Bowne Resigns After 3.5 Years

Posted December 18, 2023 Johnson County Community College president Andy Bowne announced he will be resigning effective Jan. 2, 2024. During the Board of Trustees meeting last week, Dr. Andy W. Bowne, EdD, announced his resignation as president. He became… more

Kansas City Architecture Firm Joins Mizzou Stadium Renovations

Posted December 18, 2023 The University of Missouri-Columbia announced Kansas City-based architecture firm DLR Group joined the Memorial Stadium improvement project, University of Missouri Athletic Department announced Friday. The partnership between the institution and DLR Group was announced during a… 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

Mizzou Named Among ‘Best Colleges for Future Leaders’

Posted December 13, 2023 The University of Missouri-Columbia is among the top schools in the nation for future leaders, according to TIME Magazine. TIME’s list of “The Best Colleges for Future Leaders,” ranked Mizzou as the No. 34 and No.… more

Dow Jones Hits All-Time High After Fed Forecasts 2024 Inflation Cuts

Posted December 13, 2023 The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached a new record high Wednesday, a jump of more than 500 points, following the central bank’s decision to hold rates steady due to progress on inflation. The DOW increased more… 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

KS, MO Among Best States for Emergency Healthcare Services

Posted December 13, 2023 A study from Forbes Health ranked 49 states and the District of Columbia by their emergency healthcare services with Kansas and Missouri in the top 15. Forbes Health collected data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Centers… more

Survey: Americans’ Distrust in Healthcare AI Dissipates as Trust Builds

Posted December 13, 2023 A survey from Wolters Kluwer Health found the leading reason Americans are wary of trusting Generative AI for healthcare purposes is the lack of sourcing of information. The survey, released Dec. 12, shows 86 percent of… 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

KC Wheel House Fails Inspection, Ferris Wheel Opening Still Unclear

Posted December 12, 2023  Kansas City’s new Ferris wheel site, KC Wheel at Pennway Point, has failed an inspection for one of its buildings. An opening date for the entertainment district is still up in the air as the site… more