After much back-and-forth on work models, bold ultimatums from employers and staunch resistance from workers, European businesses are in the process of codifying different ways of where, how, when, and why we work. One of the many reasons for this change is the speed with which technology, especially artificial intelligence and GenAI, have made it … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Blackhawks Chapter of the Black Pilots of America Organization held a meet and greet today to celebrate Rafael Edwin, a United States Air Force Pilot. Rafael was just accepted to the training program to fly B-2 stealth bombers. Royals, Chiefs commit to Jackson County if sales tax approved … Read more
For some avid but frugal diners, Kansas City Restaurant Week is all about trying new restaurants. If that’s you, then we have good news. Roughly a quarter of the eateries scheduled to participate in the 2024 event opened for business since 2020. Of the 35 newer restaurants, five debuted last year while another eight opened in … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs released a joint statement Friday to stay in Jackson County, pending voters’ approval of a sales tax extension. The statement comes amid the Royals’ plans to build a new $2 billion ballpark district as they look at locations in both Jackson County and … Read more
by: Jeff Blumenthal – Business Journal Posted: Jan 5, 2024 / 01:42 PM CST Updated: Jan 5, 2024 / 01:42 PM CST Unable to fend off a toxic mix of sagging advertising revenue and nearly $2 billion in debt, audio content provider Audacy reportedly has reached a deal with senior lenders to file a prepackaged … Read more
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — North Kansas City Hospital says some patient information may have been breached last year. The Northland hospital said it learned last July that third-party vendor Perry Johnson & Associates might have experienced a data security incident. NKC Hospital uses the vendor for transcription services. Liberty Hospital confirms cyberattack led to … Read more
STODDARD COUNTY, Mo. – A group of poultry farmers has filed a lawsuit against Tyson Foods, just months after the company shut down a processing plant in southern Missouri. The lawsuit claims there was false representation and a breach of contract on behalf of Tyson Foods prior to the plant’s closure in Dexter, Missouri. Missouri … Read more
While 2023 didn’t feature an epic air travel meltdown, some airlines and airports fared better than others when it came to on-time performance, according to a report from Cirium, the aviation analytics company. Delta Air Lines led the list for the most on-time airline in North America with its over 1.6 million flights arriving on … Read more
Nearly two years after Incredible Pizza Co. closed its doors in Shawnee, a new business could reopen in the space with a similar concept. Matt Gertge, owner of Utah-based Rush FunPlex, is requesting a special use permit to renovate and operate an indoor recreational center at the former Incredible Pizza location at 13110 W. 62nd … Read more
TOPEKA, Kan. — The Kansas Chamber, a body that pushes for pro-business public policies, has revealed its major objectives for 2024. The 2024 Legislative and Policy Agenda for the Kansas Chamber was released on Thursday in a press release from the organization. Kansas among states stuck at $7.25 minimum wage in 2024 This plan focuses … Read more