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Geary County hospital to close ICU, citing nursing shortage and ‘fiscal’ problems

info2022-01-04T06:56:23-06:00January 4th, 2022|

Geary Community Hospital is closing its intensive care unit by Feb. 1, hospital officials announced Monday. “Due to a national COVID-19-exacerbated nursing shortage, as well as fiscal situations beyond our control, Geary Community Hospital can no longer effectively operate an intensive care unit (ICU),” officials said in a written statement released Monday afternoon. “We assure you closing a unit of the hospital is not an easy decision, and we understand how this impacts the community.” Source: themercury.com

Manhattan Modifies Mask Requirement for Indoor City-operated Facilities

info2022-01-04T06:56:34-06:00January 4th, 2022|

Beginning Monday, January 3, 2022, visitors will no longer be required to wear masks when inside City-operated facilities, except when entering secure, staff-only areas where mask required signage is present. To protect the workforce and maintain programs and services, City employees are still required to wear masks that cover their mouth and nose when inside all areas of indoor City-operated facilities. The decision to modify the mask policy for City facilities was made by City Manager Ron Fehr. Source: Manhattan - News Flash

The Pride of Wildcat Land joins K-State football in Houston, plays crucial role in gameday atmosphere

info2022-01-04T06:56:51-06:00January 4th, 2022|

The gameday atmosphere at a Kansas State football game is special, but that atmosphere simply doesn't happen without the Kansas State Marching Band. The band and the football team share a special connection. "It's a complete package. We go to bowl games because they win a lot of football games. They have a great coaching staff, they have great players and they have a great tradition. We've built that with the band we think, and we just look at it as a tag team approach," band director Dr. Frank Tracz said. The band put in a lot of effort and some [...]

New City of Topeka Lien Release Program will improve thousands of lives

info2022-01-04T00:01:37-06:00January 4th, 2022|

The new year is looking bright for Topeka residents already. On Monday the city announced the new Lien Program will release thousands of people from paying back their loan. The new policy is projected to help between 8,000 to 10,000 Topekans. The city reports 80 releases have already been complete, putting an estimated $300,000 into low income households. This policy is only for those who have a current lien with the city's housing services division - or those who apply for future rehabilitation loans. Source: KSNT News

Topeka Municipal Court suspending most in-person dockets due to COVID-19 spread

info2022-01-03T06:41:45-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

The Topeka Municipal Court is suspending the majority of its in-person dockets due to an increase in community spread of COVID-19 in Shawnee County. The suspension starts Monday and is expected to last through January 14. The City of Topeka announced the decision last month. According to a city press release, all impacted cases will be rescheduled and all impacted defendants and defense counsel will be notified by mail. Source: KSNT News

Johnson County to consider ending school mask mandate Thursday as COVID-19 cases soar

info2022-01-03T06:40:55-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

Johnson County leaders will decide Thursday whether to scrap their current school mask mandate for elementary school children or leave it in place through the spring semester as the highly contagious omicron variant pushes COVID-19 cases to record highs. The current county order, in place since August, requires masks in schools that serve students as old as sixth grade in an attempt to slow the virus’s spread while vaccination rates among children remain low. But the rule has come under fire from a litany of state and local officials who argue such mandates should be left to individual school districts to [...]

Parsons leadership creates safe exchange zone for community

info2022-01-03T02:05:31-06:00January 3rd, 2022|

Safety is always a primary concern throughout any community. With the increased use of online shopping through platforms, this has community leaders looking for ways to create an environment for any in-person exchanges. And soon, one of those will be coming to Parsons. "Marketplace and Craigslist and all that stuff has really gotten huge over the past few years," says Leland Crooks, Parsons City Commissioner, "It's individuals selling to individuals, there's no guarantees, you don't have a store you can go back to." Source: KSNF/KODE

Bel Aire getting disc golf

info2022-01-02T21:39:57-06:00January 2nd, 2022|

Bel Aire residents could have a new outdoor activity available by the spring if everything goes according to plan. The city is in the early stages of planning a disc golf course at Alley Park. Alley Park is located near the Park Vista subdivision north of 48th North and Oliver. Currently, the park doesn't offer many amenities. It is a natural park with a large fishing pond and plenty of space. Source: Ark Valley News

Wichita’s Non-Discrimination Ordinance Passed in October Goes Into Effect New Year’s Day

info2022-01-02T20:44:59-06:00January 2nd, 2022|

A new non-discrimination ordinance for the City of Wichita that was passed in October goes into effect today. The ordinance prohibits discrimination in the areas of housing, employment and public accommodation based on age, color, disability, familial status, gender identity, genetic information, national origin or ancestry, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other factor protected by law. It allows people to have their discrimination complaints for housing, employment and public accommodation filed with the city and adjudicated locally. Source: Country 101.3 KFDI

Processional for Wichita Firefighter stretched for miles as first responders and residents pay their respects

info2022-01-02T20:38:20-06:00January 2nd, 2022|

t the corner of Central and Elder in West Wichita, sits Fire Station 8 where Joshua Bruggeman was assigned. "We are family. It's like losing a brother. It is losing a brother," Chief Derek Davis said. "Today the least we could do was pay our respects." Joshua Bruggeman was a 17-year member of the Wichita Fire department. Friday morning, there was a procession from Wesley Hospital to the mortuary. The procession passed by his former station, where his protective gear was on display. Source: KAKE - News