The Federal Reserve Bank and the Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner give their approval to the $917 million merger between Leawood-based CrossFirst Bank and Busey Bank. Only one step remains before the anticipated closing in March.

Ferrellgas reached a settlement to resolve a $171.6 million judgment that threatened its ability to refinance about $1.46 billion in long-term debt. The federal judgment had prompted Ferrellgas to issue "going concern" warnings last year.

C2FO capped off a strong 2024 by topping $1 billion in funding on a single day. The Overland Park-based working capital trading platform surpassed $400 billion in lifetime financing last year.

Husch Blackwell's 2025 partnership class includes two attorneys from the Kansas City area.

Spencer Fane named three partners in Kansas City with specialties in state and federal regulations, workforce and environmental and criminal matters.

The developer claims the city of Edwardsville knew of, and took steps to support, its industrial park — then passed a truck ban.