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Kansas unemployment surges to 11.2% in April, number out of work up 130,000 from year ago

2020-05-26T07:08:45-05:00May 25th, 2020|

The Kansas unemployment rate quadrupled in April to 11.2% as coronavirus infection and the government’s response to the pandemic reverberated through the state’s economy, officials said Friday. The Kansas Department of Labor reported unemployment in Kansas escalated as COVID-19 spread. The state’s jobless mark was 2.8% in March. The comparable figure was 3.2% in April 2019. The seasonally adjusted estimate showed total Kansas nonfarm jobs declined by 130,400 from March. Private-sector employment, which is a subset of total nonfarm jobs, fell by 121,600 from the previous month, while government decreased by 8,800 jobs. (Read more: Local - The Topeka Capital-Journal)

Rose Hill music festival cancelled

2020-05-26T07:08:58-05:00May 25th, 2020|

Rose Hill’s summer music festival, which is usually held in June, has been cancelled. The event’s organizer, Gerald Amato, said that “with the uncertainty of public gatherings we faced this year, we decided that this event would not be able to take place this June. There is a lot of planning that takes place, [and] it was very difficult to know when we would be able to have the event.” The music festival will return in 2021. (Read more: DerbyInformer.com - news,news/)

Derby disc golf course a popular destination

2020-05-26T07:09:53-05:00May 25th, 2020|

Before the current pandemic situation drove up traffic even further, Derby’s Disc Golf Course at Stone Creek Park was already a prime destination given the number of attractions that appealed to the sport’s enthusiasts. Established nearly two decades ago, it’s hard to imagine the course turning into what it’s be-come, according to avid disc golfer and Derby Parks and Urban Forestry Board member Marty Hunt. “You would be amazed what that looked like before the disc golf course was put in,” Hunt said. “There were two or three old outbuildings. It was basically the dump of a farmer. They hauled off [...]

Gardner’s pool closed for 2020

2020-05-26T07:10:00-05:00May 25th, 2020|

The 2020 pool season at the Gardner Aquatic Center is cancelled. The decision was based on the current CDC and Reopen Kansas Plan guidelines;it would be very difficult to follow social-distancing and safety recommendations while operating the GAC; and there was insufficient time to rehire and effectively train seasonal staff to help patrons try and follow state guidelines. About 140-150 seasonal employees are used each year, according to Jason Bruce, parks and recreation director. The proposed 2020 pool budget was $451,105. There were also a financial consideration due to the economic impact the pandemic has had on the city’s revenues. “Pools [...]

Hillsboro adding a digital sign

2020-05-26T07:10:13-05:00May 25th, 2020|

When Hillsboro’s digital sign is installed later this week it will be the culmination of a four-month campaign by Lions Club president Larry Funk. “I thought it would be interesting to have a more localized deal to advertise or broadcast local events besides our sign by the highway,” he said. “It’s nice for what it is, but I thought we needed something a bit more modern and upscale for in-city advertising of local events.” Competing with other sources of advertising doesn’t concern Funk since sign use will be a free service meant to promote Hillsboro events like graduation, car cruises, or [...]

Ruling: Kansas sheriff not entitled to immunity from lawsuit

2020-05-26T07:10:59-05:00May 25th, 2020|

A Kansas sheriff is not entitled to immunity from a lawsuit filed by the family of an unarmed black man who was shot in the back following a police chase, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. A three-judge panel of the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals found that Harvey County Sheriff Chad Gay is county official when performing law enforcement functions. Unlike a state official, the sheriff is not entitled to Eleventh Amendment immunity when sued for damages in his official capacity, the court said. The decision comes in the civil lawsuit filed by the family of Matthew Holmes, a 24-year-old black [...]

Woman sues Scott City and mayor over deleted Facebook posts on COVID-19 response

2020-05-26T07:11:57-05:00May 25th, 2020|

A woman is suing the mayor and government of a Kansas town, accusing them of violating free-speech rights by squelching social-media criticism over their response to the coronavirus. Tracy Chambless says in the lawsuit that Scott City and its mayor, Everett Green, have sought to “control the public discourse on topics of public concern, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s response thereto.” Green declined to comment on the lawsuit last week, saying he hasn’t had a chance to consult with a lawyer that will be provided by the city’s insurance carrier. (Read more: Local News |)

Rural grocery stores are seeing a boom in business amidst the pandemic

2020-05-22T09:31:56-05:00May 22nd, 2020|

The pandemic has changed the way some people buy groceries, many turning to smaller stores. Rural grocery stores are seeing a boom in business. As big grocery chains increase restrictions, many locals in Minneola are turning to their Hometown Market. The store’s business is thriving. “Our trucks have increased by over 50%. Every truck. Just because we’ve seen that much increase in the groceries going out,” said Hometown Market store manager, Tamie Kirk. (Read more: KSN-TV)

Local school district distributes free produce to the community

2020-05-22T09:29:16-05:00May 22nd, 2020|

The Auburn Washburn School District gave out nearly 900 cases of fresh produce Thursday morning. Hundreds of cars lined up to get the fresh food, causing a backup leading all the way to the street. The boxes were made available to anyone free of charge, thanks to a partnership with the U.S Department of Agriculture. Staff at the school knows that these events will not only help the kids, but also their families who are struggling during this time. (Read more: KSNT News)

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