Bell Textron confirmed layoffs affecting hundreds of employees. Approximately 285 workers were impacted across three facilities. Locations included Amarillo, Fort Worth, and Wichita. The company also announced a three-week furlough for some staff... — read more 

Oracle purchased Cerner for $28.4 billion in 2022. Oracle mainly wanted Cerner's federal agency agreement. The company laid off many workers. The North Kansas City Cerner campus closed. The VA's record system modernization faces huge expenses. ... — read more 

Michelin announced 100 job reductions in Emporia, Kansas. The city has seen approximately 1,200 job losses recently. Tyson Foods closed a processing facility in 2025, cutting 800 jobs. Community leaders are discussing workforce and business... — read more 

Michelin is restructuring its operations in Emporia, Kansas. The company will phase out its agricultural track product line. This change will eliminate 100 positions. A downturn in demand for the product caused the restructuring. The wheel assembly... — read more 

Emporia's jobless rate remained steady at 5.6 percent. This rate covers the period between January and February. Lyon County's unemployment rate slightly increased to 5.4 percent. These figures do not yet reflect recent company layoffs. The statewide... — read more 

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center will terminate 23 staff members. Salary reductions are also being implemented for remaining staff and officers. The organization announced its separation from Ashley Clinic and Yates Center Dental. These actions... — read more 

United BioSource LLC, or UBC, plans significant layoffs. The health care technology company will cut 123 positions. These layoffs impact on-site and remote workers tied to its Overland Park offices. UBC notified Kansas officials about the upcoming... — read more 

Boeing's return to Wichita offers job stability for many production workers. However, Spirit AeroSystems management roles may face layoffs or relocation. Economists note that Wichita's lower labor costs could attract more Boeing production. This... — read more 

General Motors' Fairfax plant will issue a temporary layoff notice. This action supports a $390 million investment. The plant is retooling for Chevrolet Bolt EV production. Phased layoffs will begin in November. Employees were informed of these... — read more 

Kansas experienced an increase in job openings during December 2025. The state recorded 68,000 openings, up from 66,000 in November. Kansas's job openings rate reached 4.5 percent for the month. Hires totaled 50,000, while separations were 54,000... — read more 

KansasWorks and United Way of the Flint Hills are organizing a job fair. This event aims to assist workers affected by recent layoffs. Hopkins Manufacturing announced its closure earlier this year. The Emporia Job and Resource Fair will take place on... — read more 

First Brands Group, LLC is closing two manufacturing facilities in Kansas. This action impacts 211 workers across sites in Emporia and Edgerton. The company previously filed for bankruptcy in fall 2025. Federal prosecutors indicted two brothers for... — read more 

Vornado has laid off numerous employees. The layoffs occurred at its Andover production site. It is also the company's headquarters. CEO Cole Hoppock cited tariffs as a cause. These tariffs are increasing operational costs. ... — read more 

Johnny Was, a boutique, has closed its Country Club Plaza location. The store is no longer listed on the Plaza’s directory. Racks and other items were seen being removed on Wednesday. Corporate headquarters confirmed the closure. This adds to recent... — read more 

General Motors' Fairfax Kansas City Plant will produce a new Buick model. Production of the compact Buick is set to begin in 2028. The plant also builds the Chevrolet Bolt EV and will add the Equinox. However, 900 workers at the facility are... — read more 

TelaForce, LLC has disclosed plans to permanently lay off 104 employees and close its Kansas City facility after its government contracts came to an end. The information was shared in a filing made under the federal WARN Act. The company said the... — read more 

The majority of the layoffs will happen on Dec. 1, though the company says others will be let go as of Jan. 1, 2026. https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/manufacturer-to-lay-off-80-employees-at-plant-in-south-central-kansas

Kansas is experiencing a surge in federal and state layoffs. At the federal level, nearly 6,000 IRS employees work in Kansas City. About 1,000 of them are probationary and expected to lose their jobs. These cuts are part of a broader federal... — read more 

After a sizable increase in mass layoff actions across the state following the onset of Covid-19 earlier this year, Kansas this week recorded its first federally... https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2020/10/30/kansas-mass-layoffs.html ... — read more