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"Economic Surge, Education Gains, and Sports Excitement in KC"
- 2025/03/20
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Good morning, this is Kansas City Local Pulse for March 20, 2025.
We're starting off with some exciting economic news for our region. Missouri had the second-highest job growth rate in the country last year, with a 2.8% increase in nonfarm jobs. This growth has been particularly strong in manufacturing and real estate sectors. The Kansas City metro area added about 19,500 jobs over the past year, with leisure and hospitality leading the way.
In local government news, the Kansas City Public Schools board is conducting a nationwide search for a new superintendent. The district recently celebrated a significant improvement in its Annual Performance Report, earning an impressive 73.2% score, up 6.6 percentage points from last year.
On the sports front, Sporting Kansas City is gearing up for a big match this Saturday against LAFC at Children's Mercy Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and tickets are still available. The team is looking to build on their recent 3-3 draw against Minnesota United, where they staged a remarkable comeback from a three-goal deficit.
In high school sports, the Center High School boys basketball team has advanced to the Class 4 State Quarterfinals. They'll face St. Joseph Benton tomorrow for a chance to move on to the semifinals. Meanwhile, the Grandview girls basketball team is set to play St. Teresa's Academy in the Missouri Class 5 Sectional Round on Saturday.
Turning to weather, we're experiencing some high winds today, which could impact your commute. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch for the KC area. Be sure to secure any loose outdoor items and stay alert while driving.
In community news, the WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards were recently held at T-Mobile Center, celebrating achievements in women's athletics. And for those looking to give back, Mavs in Action, a student group from Minnesota State University, is in town for an Alternative Spring Break service project.
On the business front, we're seeing continued growth in the Panasonic plant development in De Soto. This project is expected to bring thousands of new jobs to the area over the next few years.
In today's crime report, police in Excelsior Springs are investigating after two men were found dead in a home on Wednesday night. Authorities have not released any further details at this time.
Looking ahead to the weekend, don't forget that the Big 12 basketball tournament is in full swing at the T-Mobile Center. Iowa State fans have been packing local bars, continuing a decades-long tradition of support for their team in KC.
This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
We're starting off with some exciting economic news for our region. Missouri had the second-highest job growth rate in the country last year, with a 2.8% increase in nonfarm jobs. This growth has been particularly strong in manufacturing and real estate sectors. The Kansas City metro area added about 19,500 jobs over the past year, with leisure and hospitality leading the way.
In local government news, the Kansas City Public Schools board is conducting a nationwide search for a new superintendent. The district recently celebrated a significant improvement in its Annual Performance Report, earning an impressive 73.2% score, up 6.6 percentage points from last year.
On the sports front, Sporting Kansas City is gearing up for a big match this Saturday against LAFC at Children's Mercy Park. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and tickets are still available. The team is looking to build on their recent 3-3 draw against Minnesota United, where they staged a remarkable comeback from a three-goal deficit.
In high school sports, the Center High School boys basketball team has advanced to the Class 4 State Quarterfinals. They'll face St. Joseph Benton tomorrow for a chance to move on to the semifinals. Meanwhile, the Grandview girls basketball team is set to play St. Teresa's Academy in the Missouri Class 5 Sectional Round on Saturday.
Turning to weather, we're experiencing some high winds today, which could impact your commute. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch and Fire Weather Watch for the KC area. Be sure to secure any loose outdoor items and stay alert while driving.
In community news, the WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards were recently held at T-Mobile Center, celebrating achievements in women's athletics. And for those looking to give back, Mavs in Action, a student group from Minnesota State University, is in town for an Alternative Spring Break service project.
On the business front, we're seeing continued growth in the Panasonic plant development in De Soto. This project is expected to bring thousands of new jobs to the area over the next few years.
In today's crime report, police in Excelsior Springs are investigating after two men were found dead in a home on Wednesday night. Authorities have not released any further details at this time.
Looking ahead to the weekend, don't forget that the Big 12 basketball tournament is in full swing at the T-Mobile Center. Iowa State fans have been packing local bars, continuing a decades-long tradition of support for their team in KC.
This has been Kansas City Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.