MMC Corp's yearlong succession will bring two transitions: One will involve the C-suite, and the other will focus on having its three business units move from independent companies and brands to being part of an integrated whole.

The engineering firm is joining with Edged Energy and Evergy to develop a data center that would have a greater megawatt capacity than all but three existing such facilities. The data center anticipates opening in June 2024.

A Shawnee man operating a spa on Wornall Road admitted he gave his clients illegal Chinese products bought on the internet to save money. Unlicensed and untrained, he continued using the goods even after some of his clients had serious medical reactions.

KC Soda Co. owner Lucas Thompson says it's natural to open an ice cream shop right next door in the City Market. “You could have a different float every day for the rest of your life without repeating the same combination,” he said.

The men face charges that they deployed "boiler-room" techniques to up-sell Medicare recipients products they didn't need medically, with the help of kickbacks and bribes to providers and telemarketers. Their scheme made up the bulk of the alleged fraud cases that resulted from a nationwide crackdown.

The foundation gives $50 million to the effort to serve children suffering from mental health issues who go untreated. Children's Mercy now has a combined $70 million for the cause.