#kansas

Kansas State University's College of Arts and Sciences is confronting a significant budget deficit of $2.6 million annually. This financial strain, coupled with existing debt owed to the university administration, is leading to discussions about potential program eliminations and faculty layoffs. University officials have acknowledged that departmental mergers, program discontinuations, and workforce reductions are being considered as possible solutions. While no final decisions have been made, faculty express concern over the speed and transparency of the proposed reorganization process. The situation reflects broader challenges in higher education, including state funding issues and debates over academic priorities.

Topeka, Kansas

https://kansasreflector.com/2026/10/12/kansas-state-arts-and-sciences-facing-2-6m-budget-shortfall-raising-worries-about-possible-layoffs/

Health care technology firm UBC is laying off 123 employees. The affected workers are in Kansas and Missouri. These layoffs are associated with the Overland Park offices. The company is based in Pennsylvania. The job cuts are scheduled for November 26, 2025.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/health-care-technology-company-ubc-announces-layoffs-at-overland-park-offices

Cornerstone Building Brands Inc. has announced upcoming layoffs affecting 61 employees. The company sent a WARN notification detailing the impending job reductions. These permanent separations are expected to occur around October 19th. The affected positions span various roles, including technicians, operators, associates, and managers. Cornerstone Building Brands specializes in exterior building solutions for residential and commercial markets.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kearney-company-announces-layoffs-61-workers-to-be-let-go

Railcrew Xpress will eliminate over 400 jobs due to a lost contract. The company transports railroad crews between trains. This significant reduction follows the termination of a contract with a major Eastern railroad. The exact number of affected positions exceeds 400.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.bizjournals.com/kansascity/news/2026/01/05/railcrew-xpress-lay-off-418-loss-csx-contract.html

Nationwide layoffs have impacted Cumulus Media's Kansas City operations. Several on-air personalities from Power 105.1 FM announced their departures on social media. These hosts included midday, morning, and afternoon show presenters. The company is a major owner of radio stations across the United States. This round of job cuts follows similar actions that began last week.

Kansas City, MO

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/08/10/several-radio-hosts-share-news-layoffs-cumulus-makes-changes-including-power-1051/

Proposed changes to the Head Start program could lead to significant negative consequences. Advocates warn that these alterations may result in the dismissal of teachers. Furthermore, the quality of educational standards could be compromised. These potential outcomes raise concerns about the program's future effectiveness. The proposed changes are a point of contention for those involved in early childhood education.

Kansas City, MO

https://www.kctv5.com/video/2026/08/06/advocates-proposed-head-start-changes-risk-teacher-layoffs-weakened-standards/

An Overland Park-based company focused on prescription price transparency is implementing layoffs. Rx Savings Solutions, founded in 2012 and acquired by McKesson Corporation in 2022, is streamlining operations. A spokesperson for McKesson stated the company is simplifying its operational approach to enhance growth and innovation. This organizational realignment will result in some roles being changed, moved, or eliminated. The exact number of affected employees was not disclosed, and no WARN notice has been filed.

Overland Park, KS

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/08/04/overland-park-company-announces-layoffs-streamline-operations/

I've not seen anyone mention Kansas. Anyone have any ideas on upcoming changes or RIF's? From the PL's, everything is fine, nothing is wrong and everything is as normal! Nothing to see here!

Workers at the General Motors Fairfax Assembly and Stamping Plant are anticipating the end of nearly two years of layoffs. The plant has been operating on a single shift since September 2025, impacting approximately 750 employees. A shift in focus from electric vehicles to internal combustion engine vehicles, particularly the Equinox, is driving this change. Retooling is scheduled to begin in early 2027, with the second shift expected to resume by mid-2027. This transition is projected to bring the plant back to full employment and boost the local economy.

Kansas City, Kansas

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/kansas/wyandotte-county/gm-fairfax-plant-workers-see-light-at-end-of-tunnel-after-nearly-2-years-of-layoffs

Pratt Regional Medical Center is implementing significant workforce reductions as part of a necessary operational overhaul. These difficult steps are intended to stabilize the financially troubled hospital and protect local healthcare access. The announcement follows the resignation of the hospital's President and CEO. The hospital has faced financial struggles, including delinquency on rent and insufficient cash reserves. A partnership with a healthcare advisory firm is underway to improve financial processes and ensure long-term sustainability.

Wichita, Kansas

https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/pratt-regional-medical-center-layoffs/

Who all got affected?

Yellow Corp. suffered a major loss in its bankruptcy proceedings. The U.S. Supreme Court preserved a finding. This finding requires the company to pay billions in retirement payments. The defunct trucking company also dodged WARN Act liability. This liability was related to its 2023 layoffs.

Topeka Mayor Spencer Duncan confirmed the city does not plan to lay off current employees. Instead, the city will manage costs by leaving open positions unfilled. Some vacant positions may also be eliminated entirely. All city departments, including public safety, will face some level of budget reductions. These budget decisions are based on community feedback prioritizing core services.

Topeka, Kansas

https://www.wibw.com/2026/06/29/topeka-mayor-says-no-layoffs-planned-city-approaches-october-budget-deadline/

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. These actions aim to align the company with market realities.

Wichita, Kansas

https://www.ksn.com/news/business/wichita-workers-included-in-bell-textron-layoffs/

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 production line will continue to operate.

Emporia, Kansas

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/more-layoffs-hit-emporia-as-michelin-restructures/ar-AA219pxY

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 jobless rate also held steady at 3.9 percent.

Emporia, Kansas

https://kvoe.com/2026/04/17/emporia-jobless-rate-holds-steady-between-january-and-february/

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 job reductions last week. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect around November 26, 2025.

Overland Park, Kansas

https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/health-care-technology-company-ubc-announces-layoffs-at-overland-park-offices

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 planned changes in May.

Kansas City, Kansas

https://www.kmbc.com/article/general-motors-fairfax-plant-kansas-city-kansas-issue-temporary-layoff-notice/62285809

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. Layoffs and discharges increased to 16,000 from 13,000 in November.

https://www.bls.gov/regions/mountain-plains/news-release/jobopeningslaborturnover_kansas.htm

Railcrew Xpress Inc. is initiating layoffs. The company, a Kansas City transportation firm, filed WARN notices. Notices were filed for workers in Virginia, Georgia, Florida, and North Carolina. At least eight North Carolina offices will also close. A lost contract prompted these workforce reductions.

Kansas City, Missouri

https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/05/kansas-city-based-transportation-company-layoff-hundreds-employees/

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 March 25. It offers opportunities for job seekers and community resources.

Emporia, Kansas

https://www.emporiagazette.com/free/article_dd5ec7bf-44a1-4876-8e52-3e0eb824f55f.html

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 Plaza shop closures.

https://fox4kc.com/news/boutique-closes-at-kansas-citys-country-club-plaza/

What happened to the Fiserv Kansas office opening in 2025? I thought Kansas office was going to hire 2000 employees. Now I find no mention of this office.

Please please open backup the community centers in Kansas City. We seniors would be open to paying monthly to keep these centers open. They have been a godsend for us and to just close with no warning or no way to say good bye to staff right before Xmas is just awful. Please reconsider

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

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2025/10/01/gm-layoffs-fairfax-assembly-plant-kansas/86459655007/