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January 2010 - Posts
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Missouri state officials said a recent $31 million federal grant for high-speed rail between Kansas City and St. Louis will support about 190 jobs.
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The Commerce Department reported Friday that the U.S. economy grew at a 5.7 percent annual pace in the fourth quarter, the fastest growth rate in six years.
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National and regional compensation continued climbing last year, but at a slower pace, according to a Friday report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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As if to underscore the point that it’s still growing, Burns & McDonnell said Friday that it has been selected to perform engineering and other services for a significant power plant project. (XEL)
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A local jewelry boutique, The Polished Edge, plans a grand opening in the Kansas City Power & Light District on Feb. 5.
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YRC Worldwide Inc. said Friday that its efforts to regain and retain freight customers are working.
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Gary Witt is the newest judge to take a seat on the bench of the Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, which is in Kansas City.
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Overland Park eliminated 61 city jobs on Thursday.
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Sales Focus Inc., a sales outsourcing company, plans to open an Olathe office on Feb. 8 and hire roughly 150 people by the end of the year.
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'Harper's Fabrics and Quilt Co. in Downtown Overland Park, is hosting their first 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge event on Friday, January 29, 2010 from 6:30PM-11PM. The next opportunity is in March. Harper's is pairing up with American Patchwork & Quilting magazine, www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases/ to make a difference across the country with just a pillowcase. A pillowcase can provide comfort for a cancer patient, hope for a foster child, encouragement for a battered woman or beauty for a nursing home resident. All ages of quilters, sewers and crafters will be coming together this night to make pillowcases, to help Harper's meet their own personal goal of 1,000 pillowcases. All of these pillowcases will be donated to local community services in the Greater Kansas City area.
Harper's will be donating classroom space for all volunteers. Bring your fabric and spread the love. If you do not know how to sew will will show you how! We are expecting ages from 8 and u' ...
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An employee who worked for The Mission Bank and pleaded guilty to embezzlement last year has been banned from banking by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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The Senate confirmed Ben Bernanke for another four-year term as Federal Reserve chairman on Thursday, ending speculation that anger about Wall Street bailouts could cost Bernanke his job.
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Burns & McDonnell laid off 25 employees on Thursday — the first recent cuts for a company that heretofore has seemed impervious to job cuts.
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The Kansas City Council has given in to Jackson County's demands to give representatives of taxing jurisdictions full voting rights on the Kansas City Tax Increment Financing Commission.
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The Kansas Corporation Commission has approved a settlement with Westar Energy Inc. for a $17.1 million rate increase. (WR)
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Employment fell in Missouri’s largest counties between June 2008 and June 2009, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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The Obama administration on Thursday said it will provide $31 million to help build high-speed passenger-rail service between Kansas City and St. Louis.
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Truman Medical Centers has named CiCi Rojas, a well-connected community leader, to the newly created position of vice president of community engagement.
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Another partnership led by veteran Johnson County developer Ralph Varnum has filed for bankruptcy protection.
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Frazier Bell, managing principal of Colliers Turley Martin Tucker’s Kansas City office, has been appointed to lead U.S. brokerage operations for the newly formed Cassidy Turley.
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Manufacturing activity in the district that includes Kansas City rebounded in January, with optimism for the future growing, according to survey results the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released Thursday.
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The Kansas City area ranked No. 79 among the top 100 markets in the country for 2009 foreclosure activity, according to statistics RealtyTrac Inc. released Thursday.
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Growing investor appetites from a recovery in the stock market led Waddell & Reed Inc. to post increases in assets and income throughout all business segments in the fourth quarter of 2009. (WDR)
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Kansas City Southern said Thursday that fourth-quarter profits declined 12 percent as the weak economy kept freight levels low. But the company still beat Wall Street expectations.
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Smith Electric Vehicles U.S. Corp. said Wednesday that its Smith Newton vehicle has been approved for purchase by federal agencies and the military, the only all-electric medium/heavy duty truck with the distinction.
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Would-be entrepreneurs can test their mettle through a new online learning program developed by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and a partner.
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Tom Hoenig, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, was the sole dissenting vote Wednesday when the Federal Open Market Committee decided to keep short-term interest rates near zero.
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Transportation Logistics Systems CEO Melody Warren has been appointed as chairwoman of Kansas City SmartPort Inc., a nonprofit that promotes the region as a freight and logistics hub. (BNI)
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Dozens of GM and Chrysler dealers in Missouri and Kansas that were marked for closure by the two auto giants are pursuing reinstatement.
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Two tax professionals from Columbia, Mo., are suing H&R Block Inc., alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (HRB)
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KCSourceLink has redesigned its Web site, trying to make it easier for area entrepreneurs to get connected with resources that help them start or expand businesses.
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The guest list for Michelle Obama’s box at the 2010 State of the Union speech includes the director of Kansas City’s Green Impact Zone.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has given BATS Exchange the go-ahead to launch a U.S. equity options trading platform, the exchange said Wednesday.
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Sprint Nextel Corp. CEO Dan Hesse continues to push the message that his wireless company has gotten much better at customer service. (S)
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Merriam voters on Tuesday widely approved a quarter-cent sales tax expected to generate about $10 million in 10 years.
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Kansas City may avoid becoming the site of a hazardous waste storage facility, the city said late Tuesday.
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Avila University said Tuesday that it has been awarded a $900,000 challenge grant from the J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation in Tulsa, Okla., to help with a campus-wide capital improvement plan.
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The Johnson County Index of Consumer Confidence rose for the second month in a row in January, County Economic Research Institute Inc. said Tuesday.
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Noodles & Co. and America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses have leased space in a building in front of the Summit Fair Shopping Center at Chipman Road and Blue Parkway in Lee’s Summit.
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The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday asked the nation’s largest wireless carriers, including Sprint Nextel Corp., to provide details about how and why they charge customers sometimes substantial fees for terminating service contracts early. (S) (T)
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Acting Kansas City Manager Troy Schulte on Tuesday appointed Robert Langenkamp as assistant city manager of economic development.
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Kansas Bioscience Authority has invested $600,000 in TVAX Biomedical LLC, a Lenexa-based cancer research company, and almost $2 million to bolster the University of Kansas Cancer Center’s pursuit of National Cancer Institute designation.
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UMB Financial Inc. faced increasing expenses and shrinking interest margins in 2009, but remained solidly in the black, boosted by a strong fourth quarter.
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An employee with Huhtamaki U.S. in De Soto will spend 21 months in federal prison after a guilty plea to charges related to his scheme to steal from the company.
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index has risen for the third month in a row, reflecting some consumers’ increasing optimism about short-term conditions.
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The amount of freight hauled by trucking firms continued to rise in December, showing the first year-to-year gains since the fall of 2008, according to the American Trucking Associations.
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A former official of the Economic Development Corp. of Kansas City is leading a partnership proposing to develop roughly $100 million worth of senior apartments and commercial buildings on the Research Medical Center Brookside Campus.
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Ericsson plans to lay off an additional 1,500 workers after a dismal fourth quarter, and some of those could come from the Kansas City area. (S)
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Jackson County and Kansas City will go to trial about the Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City on Feb. 26.
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Employment dropped in the four largest counties in Kansas between June 2008 and June 2009, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Monday.
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YRC Worldwide Inc., trying to win back customers after months of uncertainty about its financial future, is offering full money-back guarantees on standard-service shipments without an additional fee.
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Credit Union of Johnson County is changing its name to Mainstreet Credit Union to reflect its growing presence throughout the Kansas City area.
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The Kindle may not play a major role in the evolution of the newspaper industry, according to a University of Georgia study. (S)
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Colliers Turley Martin Tucker, a commercial real estate firm with offices in Kansas City, said three weeks ago that it was ending its affiliation with Colliers International. On Monday, a partnership with another international name was announced.
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An insurance agent in Kansas City, Kan., will spend more than 10 years in federal prison for a fraudulent mortgage insurance scheme.
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Cornerstone Bancshares Inc. has worked out an agreement with federal and state regulators designed to improve its performance, which declined because of a rising number of problem loans.
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Sam’s Club will lay off about 10,000 employees, including what could be roughly 100 in the Kansas City metro area, because of an initiative to outsource product sampling in stores. (WMT)
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Turtle Wax plans to divest its regional car wash division, including three facilities in the Kansas City area, as part of a strategy shift.
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Venture capital investing in Missouri and Kansas continued to plummet in 2009, according to a PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association study released Friday.
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President Obama escalated his war on Wall Street on Thursday, proposing new limits on the size of banks and their trading activities.
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Harley-Davidson Inc. reported a net loss for the fourth quarter of 2009 and for the full year as the company continues to deal with the fallout from the deep and prolonged recession and substantial restructuring charges. (HOG)
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Most of the cardiologists at Olathe Medical Center have renewed their contracts, hospital spokesman Mike Jensen said Friday.
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H&R Block Inc. is going mobile, offering personalized answers to tax-related questions through a free application for the iPhone and iPod touch. (HRB)
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Genesis 10 Inc., a management consulting firm based in New York City, has leased 15,000 square feet in Kansas City and plans to add 153 jobs there within the next three years.
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Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon on Friday met with the chief executive of Ford Motor Co., using the opportunity to put in a plug for Missouri’s automotive industry. (F)
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Entertainment Properties Trust has increased its investment in public charter schools by $48 million, the company said Friday. (EPR)
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The Tax Increment Financing Commission of Kansas City has been operating illegally since 1997, says a lawsuit Jackson County filed Friday against Kansas City.
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Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. has set a $30.50-a-share price for its sale of 2.75 million shares of common stock. (TYG)
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'Dads, you can make Valentine's Day special for your daughter. Dance the night away with her, have portraits taken, give your daughter a souvenir and bring home lasting memories of fun and laughter. Make it a night where she is special.
Music, snacks and beverages will be provided. It is suggested you have dinner prior to attending the dance.
The event is from 6:30PM to 8:30PM on Friday, February 12, at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty.
The cost is $20 for a father aand daughter who are members of Matt Ross or Tomahawk Ridge community centers, or $25 for non-members. There is a $5 extra fee for each additional child.
For more information, call 913-895-6309. Space is limited.'
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Saint Luke’s Health System has started providing pulmonary services to Missouri inmates remotely through its telemedicine program.
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The leaders of six Kansas City-area businesses have been selected to participate in a program aimed at nurturing some of the most promising entrepreneurs in Kansas.
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The Kansas Department of Labor said Wednesday that it is determining whether more than 9,000 Kansans now are eligible for Emergency Unemployment Compensation Tier III benefits.
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Two more officials at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences were placed on paid administrative leave as part of a wide-ranging investigation by the board of trustees.
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Jacqueline Snyder, chancellor of Metropolitan Community College, is retiring effective June 30.
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U.S. Bank has helped a Wisconsin developer put together the necessary financing to move forward with a $40 million project to convert the former U.S. Courthouse building in downtown Kansas City into 176 apartments.
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Having held out for months on a series of wage and benefits concessions, a group of dissident union workers employed by YRC Worldwide Inc. in Chicago is voting on the proposal again — this time without a proposed pay cut.
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The Kansas City Council is set to consider ordinances to lease space at the American Airlines overhaul base at Kansas City International Airport to local company Jet Midwest Inc. (AMR)
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Inergy LP expects to raise $181.25 million from a public offering that started Tuesday.
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Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. said Thursday that it will offer 2.5 million shares of common stock. (TYG)
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Garmin Ltd. soon will begin selling a personal navigation device that lets users watch digital television or listen to digital radio stations — but not in the United States.
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Missouri would eliminate 544 state jobs and cut $253 million in spending to help close a projected $500 million shortfall in a fiscal 2011 budget Gov. Jay Nixon proposed Wednesday.
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The five largest domestic airlines boosted baggage fees in January, a move certain to generate millions of dollars in added revenue.
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It will be harder for some borrowers to qualify for a Federal Housing Administration-backed mortgage, and it will cost all FHA borrowers more, according to new guidelines designed to minimize the agency’s exposure to unqualified borrowers.
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Mariner Holdings LLC said Wednesday that it had formed Ascent Investment Partners LLC in St. Louis.
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Area home sales dropped dramatically in December compared with November and were down slightly from the year-ago total, the Kansas City Regional Association of Realtors said Tuesday.
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Almost 9.8 million passengers moved through the Kansas City International Airport gates in 2009, the Kansas City Aviation Department said Wednesday.
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As job cuts continue, U.S. productivity has risen 2.5 percent an hour in 2009, according to The Conference Board Inc.
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Restaurants employ 9 percent of the U.S. work force, and it has been a tough couple of years for the industry, but a Washington-based trade group sees signs of stabilization.
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Debbie White has been named as chief nursing officer of Saint Luke’s Health System.
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Kansas City-area home starts fell 28 percent in 2009 compared with the previous year, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City.
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RED Development LLC will be able to complete its $140 million Adams Dairy Landing retail project after the Blue Springs City Council’s approval of $16.9 million in additional bonds for the project.
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Federal prosecutors in Texas indicted two Johnson County men for allegedly defrauding Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Co.
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Sprint Nextel Corp. says customer purchases of its recyclable Samsung Reclaim handset last year raised $500,000 for The Nature Conservancy. (S)
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Work will begin immediately on a new $165 million soccer stadium for the Kansas City Wizards — part of a $400 million development plan approved Tuesday evening by Wyandotte County officials.
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The Kansas Health Policy Authority said Tuesday that it has preserved its toll-free help line for Medicaid providers and recipients.
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Inergy LP has begun a public offering of 4.5 million common shares, the company said Tuesday.
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AMC Entertainment Inc. on Tuesday said it had signed a definitive agreement to buy most of the assets of Kerasotes Showplace Theaters LLC, combining the nation’s second- and sixth-largest movie theater chains.
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Average retail gasoline prices tanked 4.3 cents a gallon during the past week, according to KCGasPrices.com.
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The Internal Revenue Service will relocate a Kansas City service center to 29,700 square feet of space in a new industrial/flex building being built in Lee’s Summit.
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Westar Energy Inc. has signed a development agreement to build a roughly 500-megawatt wind farm near Spearville, Kan. (WR)
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The University of Kansas Hospital liver program performed a record 85 transplants in 2009, the hospital said in a Tuesday release.
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Security Savings Bank said Tuesday that it has appointed Larry V. Bailey to its board, complying with an order from the Office of Thrift Supervision.
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Jackson County on Tuesday notified the Kansas City Tax Increment Financing Commission and Mayor Mark Funkhouser that it intends to sue both of them in an effort to reform the TIF process.
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Shareholders of YRC Worldwide Inc. will vote Feb. 17 on a number of steps necessary following the company’s recently completed debt-for-equity swap.
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Despite enthusiasm about their endeavors, entrepreneurs have had a hard time expanding their companies and adding jobs during the recession, and Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation CEO Carl Schramm wants to change that.
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Last year saw the highest number of planned layoffs in the technology sector in four years, but some signs suggest that the worst may be over, a new study finds. (S)
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'Follow the maze of old-fashioned lanterns and carved pumpkins through the pathways of graves and ghouls at Night of the Living Farm.
This annual Halloween event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23, 24, 30 and 31, at the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, 138th and Switzer.
Admission is $7 (pre-sale at the Farmstead) or $8 at the door, for both adults and children. Those under 1 are free. Tickets are non-refundable, and there is no rain date.
Along the pathways of graves and ghouls, trick-or-treaters will find:
A haunted barn;
A haunted horse-drawn hayride;
Tractor pulled wagon rides for little Trick-or-Treaters;
A marshmallow roast and campfire;
A Halloween dancing stage;
Games; and
Concessions, featuring grilled bratwurst, cider and caramel apples.
For more information, email farmsteadfriends@opkansas.org or visit the city's Web site, www.opkansas.org.'
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'Are you interested in volunteering for the Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, learning to play a Native American flute, photographing the great outdoors, spending more time in your garden or just relaxing with aromatherapy? Choose an education class in a variety of interest areas at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens in 2010.
New Volunteer Orientation - Saturday, January 16th, 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 8909 W. 179th St., Overland Park, Ks. Consider spending part of your leisure time volunteering at Overland Park's 300-acre Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This hidden jewel at 179th and Antioch is a great place for people to get back in touch with nature, admire the beauty of numerous flower and water gardens and become part of a wonderful volunteer experience. You can find out about volunteer opportunities such as gardening, greeters, prairie restoration, greenhouse operations, weddings, photography, birds, spe' ...
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'Gas was less than 30 cents a gallon, a first-class postage stamp cost four cents, and there was no development south of 107th Street in 1960.
Land that was shunned by other cities at the time became the City of Overland Park, and now the city is poised to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Overland Park officially became an incorporated city of the first class on May 20, 1960, making it the youngest city in JohnsonCounty.
Today, Overland Park is the second most populous city in Kansas, and in 2010 the city will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
"It is remarkable what Overland Park has achieved in 50 years," said Mayor Carl Gerlach. "We want to celebrate Overland Park's outstanding achievements. We plan to have multiple events throughout 2010.
"Overland Park has truly gone above and beyond what many expected of this sleepy little bedroom community in 1960. Community and elected leaders, as well as city administ' ...
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'Jerry Cook, president of the Overland Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), was honored during the 2009 Kansas Tourism Conference for achieving his Kansas Destination Specialist (KDS) certification.
““The Overland Park CVB puts an emphasis on its staff being well educated and up-to-date with the industry,” said Bill Frey, Overland Park CVB chair. “This leads to good leadership and will provide vision for the CVB to progress in the future.”
The Travel Industry Association of Kansas (TIAK) established the KDS certification program in 2003, which is designed to familiarize and further one’s knowledge of the State of Kansas, tourism marketing and leadership. Since its inception, 13 people from CVBs across the state have been named a KDS designee. Jan Stevens, director of the Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau, was also honored for her achievement as a Kansas Destination Specialist during this year’s conference.
“We are pleased ' ...
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'The Kansas Association of Counties will hold its 34th Annual Conference & Exhibition in Overland Park, November 15-17. More than 800 attendees and exhibitors are expected to attend. Each year this informative and educational conference provides county officials an opportunity to meet and discuss issues affecting county government with colleagues from across the state. The Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association (KCCVA) estimates the economic impact of this convention at more than $855 thousand.
The opening session on Sunday evening will feature Dr. Bill Conerly, who will speak on “What Public Leaders Should Do Today to Prepare for the Next Decade.” Dr. Conerly holds a Ph.D. in economics from Duke University. Dr. Conerly applies economics to real world problems, helping leaders make decisions. The closing session on Tuesday will feature Joel Sartore, who has over 20 years of experience as a photographer, 15 of those years with the National Geographic. Sartor' ...
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'Mark your calendars and plan on joining KMBC 9 News’ Bryan Busby for the Mayor’s 2009 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 13. The ceremony will take place under the clock tower on the 7900 block of Santa Fe in historic Downtown Overland Park. Have your picture taken with Santa and his elf.
Holiday music and entertainment are provided by Lakewood Elementary School, the Metcalf Bank bell choir, and the Beller Dancers. Free refreshments are available while supplies last.
Bring two household items to support SAFEHOME, the recipient for the Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Fund, and enjoy a hayrack ride. This year’s ceremony sponsor is PNC Real Estate.
5:30 -7:30 Hayrack Rides
5:30 Santa Arrives
5:30 – 6:15 Lakewood Elementary Children’s Choir
6:15 Mayor Gerlach lights the tree.
6:20 Mayor Gerlach presents check to SAFEHOME
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A proposed development agreement calling for a new 18,000-seat soccer stadium for the Kansas City Wizards and a first-class office campus for 4,000 new Cerner Corp. employees is scheduled to be acted on by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan., during a special meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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'Shopping bags are full, and a festive spirit is in the air throughout the Kansas City region this holiday season.
The Kansas City metro area is an affordable, family-friendly destination within a day’s drive for over 60 million people. The metro offers something for everyone - from arts and culture to amusement parks, rich history and sporting events. Whether you're visiting for family fun, a romantic getaway, or business, you'll find excitement around every corner this Christmas.
Holiday shopping, ice skating at Crown Center, the Plaza lights, Christmas displays of days gone by, luminary walks, candlelight vintage homes tours, holiday parades, carriage rides, Dickens carolers and more await you in Kansas City!
Highlighted Christmas Attractions in the KC Metro Area
BONNER SPRINGS, KS
November 30, 2009- Candy Cane Promenade which includes Vaughn Trent Santa Parade, a ride with
Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Mayor’s Christmas Tre' ...
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Kansas and Missouri showed a mixed bag in terms of pay raises or decreases for the leaders of public educational institutions for the past school year, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education.
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Golfsmith International Holdings Inc., a golf and tennis equipment retailer, will fill a 40,000-square-foot space in Overland Park that was vacated by bankrupt Circuit City Stores Inc. (GOLF)
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Maggie Ratliff has been appointed chief information officer for Carondelet Health.
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'The National Restaurant Association announced that Overland Park, Kan. will be the site of the 2010 and 2011 National ProStart Invitationals. Held annually in April, this rigorous competition brings together teams of ProStart® high school state champions from around the country to compete for the national title, as well as scholarships to help fund their college education.
“Overland Park is an ideal selection for the next National ProStart Invitational host city – it’s a family-friendly and affordable city with expansive competition space and strong support from the state restaurant association. We’ve been on the East or West coasts the last few years, and we’re excited to bring this competition to America’s heartland,” said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO, National Restaurant Association. “We’re confident that partnering with the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association will help us continue the tradition of hosting a world-class competition to sh' ...
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Small businesses and self-employed people hope to get better deals on health insurance through the new exchanges that would be created by health care reform legislation.
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Taking advantage of a favorable leasing environment, Allied Business Group Inc. has doubled its office space to make room for long-term growth plans.
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'Nearly 50 local and state legislators recently attended the introduction of a new marketing campaign being launched by the Kansas City Destinations Regional Alliance. The event, held at Union Station, showcased the new “Visiting Friends and Relatives In-Market campaign.”
The alliance is a bi-state partnership of 15 Destination Organizations from the Kansas City region whose mission is to market, develop, and advocate the area’s attractions and hospitality services to visitors. The goal of the alliance is to increase economic growth throughout the region.
Member organizations include: Bonner Springs, Independence, Clay County, Franklin Co., KCCVA, KCKCVB, Lansing CVB, Leavenworth CVB, Lenexa CVB, Merriam Visitors Bureau, Olathe CVB, Overland Park CVB, Platte County CVB, Shawnee CVB and St. Joseph CVB.
The new campaign is designed to increase the awareness among KC residents about the importance of tourism to the area, and what there is to see in th' ...
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Johnson County consumer confidence began moving upward in December compared with the previous month but still came in dramatically lower than the December average for the past five years, according to data from County Economic Research Institute Inc.
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'When Gary Cooper’s daughter, Maria Cooper Janis, visited the National World War I Museum during Veterans Day, she was so delighted with the exhibition of her father’s Oscar® she agreed to extend the length of time for the loan.
Visitors to the Museum now have until Thursday, December 31 to see the award that Cooper won for his 1941 portrayal of the World War I hero. Cooper’s Academy Award winning performance in “Sergeant York” is considered one of his finest.
Gary Cooper was the only person that Alvin York trusted to portray his story from the Great War. York insisted that if Cooper was not part of the movie he would not authorize the film.
The Academy Award is presented in the main gallery of the National World War I Museum. Regular admission to the Museum ($8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $4 for children) will allow guests to experience the permanent exhibits, special exhibitions and the Oscar. The Museum is free for active duty military' ...
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Garmin International Inc. is offering a new subscription-based service that lets users of handheld navigation devices download satellite maps of areas where they will be hiking or hunting.
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More programs and services face cuts in Kansas City as part of another patchwork budget officials have submitted for the 2010-11 fiscal year.
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ICOP Digital Inc. officials plan to ask the Nasdaq Stock Exchange for a review hearing that would delay the potential delisting of ICOP’s stock.
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