TOPEKA, KS-A bill proposes a six-month time frame for contractors to file a construction lien, twice as long as current law. The measure passes 37-3 in the Senate and is being debated in the House.

KANSAS CITY-One bowling center closes in the Northland, but a Leawood location will remain open. Ten local AMF bowling alleys remain open in the metropolitan area, but their fates will be evaluated as leases expire.

NORTH KANSAS CITY, MO-Cerner Corp. pays $4 million for an 80,000-sf main building, an entertainment pavilion and a 1,300-slot parking garage on about 22 acres that originally cost $147 million to build.

OLATHE, KS-The city council here will look at a consultant's study next month. Myriad Development Co. of Topeka, KS says a public-private partnership will not be necessary for the project to proceed.

KANSAS CITY-CDFM2 Architects of Overland Park, KS adds three new associates while the Black & Veatch engineering firm hires a new director for its global advanced technology team.

OVERLAND PARK, KS-Great West Life & Annuity leases more than 8,000 sf in 82 Corporate Woods, located at 10851 Mastin Blvd., which is scheduled to open July 1. Lathrop & Gage will occupy nearly 34,000 sf in the new building.

KANSAS CITY-Dan Skip Hutton stepping down as president of The Builders' Association and

DODGE CITY AND MANHATTAN, KS-The new banking company will have assets of nearly $400 million, with 12 branches in eight counties. Larry Schugart and Patrick L. Alexander will hold down the top posts in the new company.