2+ week, 5+ day ago   (865+ words) Lt. Gov. David Toland, who is also Kansas commerce secretary, didn’t expect to sit on a plane flying across the Pacific Ocean in June 2022. But the Commerce Department was on the verge of losing a hallmark deal. “We were just…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (315+ words) >$37 million headed to Kansas communities for road project support Fort Scott & Columbus expanding trails, sidewalks, bike paths KANSAS — A federally funded project will improve a number of Kansas communities. "Just for perspective, our entire street maintenance budget is about a…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (274+ words) Kansas City has always been a city that builds. We built the rail lines that connected America’s heartland to the rest of the country. We built the industrial backbone that powered generations of economic growth. Today, we have another opportunity…...

4+ week, 13+ hour ago   (1071+ words) Investors are looking for more big outcomes — from billion-dollar valuations to IPOs — and plentiful startups in the pipeline behind them, said Victor Gutwein, delivering the verdict on Kansas City for his firm’s 2026 ranking of Midwest startup cities. Cues from KC’s…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (604+ words) TOPEKA — Kansas state employees choosing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas health insurance next year will see rates rise by 15% while employees choosing Aetna won’t see an increase as the state encourages a shift to the less costly insurance. Kansas…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (151+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Newton City Commission agreed to give Barkman Honey a tax rebate at a Tuesday meeting as the business plans to expand operations in Kansas. Barkman Honey’s primary location is in Hillsboro, but it wants to upgrade…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (864+ words) Dec 26, 2025 - 5:53pm A rendering of the proposed Mattel Adventure Park in Bonner Springs, Kansas. A theme park spotlighting famous toys including the Barbie brand and Hot Wheels is slated to come to Kansas powered by the state’s sales tax incentive for…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (293+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — Kansas business and agriculture leaders had a positive outlook Friday following the Supreme Court decision on tariffs. “I would say probably ‘cautious optimism’ is a good way to frame how we’re feeling,” Kansas Soybean Association CEO Kaleb…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (174+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular boutique is closing dozens of locations, including stores in Overland Park and Kansas City, Mo. The Painted Tree sent messages to vendors on April 14 about the decision it made to cease operations, effective immediately....

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (72+ words) Helium is something most people associate with balloons. But a Kansas geologist says it's actually a critical resource tied to health care, technology and national security. And rising tensions with I... Helium is something most people associate with balloons. But a…...