A ranking puts Kansas City in the top 10 weekend getaway destinations in the Midwest, sandwiched between Springfield, Illinois, and Madison, Wisconsin.

Wanda Group Co. unloads 30.4 million shares in a weeklong period in May after selling 15.6 million shares in March. That means Leawood-based AMC Entertainment Holdings now will be governed by its many shareholders rather than one with a controlling stake, CEO Adam Aron says.

Children's Mercy Park will host Gold Cup games for the fourth time this summer, and the U.S. Men's National Team will play its group-stage games in Kansas City, Kan.

The stock sale gives AMC Entertainment Holdings a mountain of cash, which prepares the company to “capitalize on the opportunities that lie ahead,” CEO Adam Aron said.

The nonprofit's contract with Homeland Security — which could reach $2 billion — will involve testing and sample collection. It's the latest in a series of engagements MRIGlobal has had in the fight against the disease.

The investment from Vitruvian Partners, plus reinvestment from an existing prior majority shareholder, will help KCAS continue to expand and acquire talent.