Kansas City’s JE Dunn Construction names chief financial officer

Kansas City, Missouri-based JE Dunn Construction named Bethany Ropa Chief Financial Officer. Currently serving as Head of Americas for Real Estate, Lodging & Leisure at UBS Investment Bank, Ropa will assume this position, effective April 28. Ropa is …

Here are Kansas City’s top 10 banks by loan growth

The metro area's 10 fastest-growing loan portfolios ranged from a 15% increase to an almost 30% jump. Of 93 banks in the Kansas City area, 80.7% saw annual growth in their loan portfolio in 2024, according to data from the Federal Deposit Insurance …

A Joyride for Small Businesses and Corporations in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo — The Prospect Business Association (PBA) hosted its inaugural "Connections Express" event, bringing together major corporations and small businesses in a unique networking opportunity. The event concluded with a drop-off at Union …

Here are Kansas City’s top 10 banks by loan growth

Fatality crash reported in Pawnee County in southwest Kansas

GARFIELD, Kan. (WIBW) - Authorities were investigating a fatality crash that was reported Wednesday afternoon in Pawnee County in southwest Kansas. The crash was reported at 2:43 p.m. Wednesday on US-56 highway about 5 miles west of Garfield. According to …

Bill Self's latest transfer portal signing Melvin Council Jr. fires up Kansas fans with latest IG post

Kansas basketball’s new kid on the block, Melvin Council Jr., apparently got fans fired up following his announcement post for joining the program. The Kansas Jayhawks announced that Council had joined them on Wednesday, just weeks after he had entered the …

Kansas budget increases state worker pay in 2026

Kansas state employees are slated for pay raises, with amounts varying based on current salary and market rate. Unclassified employees not covered by the market survey will receive merit-based raises from a designated pool. Certain state employees, …

Humanities Kansas has given state ‘a better view of the future.’ DOGE cuts threaten mission.

“An advanced civilization must not limit its efforts to science and technology alone.” Let’s hear it for humanities! In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act. The legislation combines …

Kansas reports more measles cases

Kansas measles cases rise to 37, concentrated in the southwest region, with one hospitalization. The outbreak is linked to a larger Texas outbreak and primarily affects unvaccinated children. KDHE recommends MMR vaccination, including early doses for …

Kansas Measles Outbreak Growing

A measles outbreak in Kansas is continuing to grow. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says there were 37 known cases in eight counties as of Wednesday. Thirty of the patients are unvaccinated against measles, and most of the cases involve …