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Here’s A Glimmer Of Hope That The Delta Surge In Kansas Is Slowing
When the delta variant arrived this summer, COVID-19 hospitalizations in Kansas skyrocketed. In just a few short months, hospitals went from serving about 100 coronavirus inpatients a day to treating 800 at a time. But, a month ago, hospitalizations leveled…
Cowley College trustees approve purchase of 3.5 acres of land to build dorms on Sumner Campus
College dorms are a go at the Cowley College Sumner Campus in Wellington. The Cowley College Board of Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of 3.5 acres of land for the building of a 17-unit dormitory south of the current campus.…
New history guide dives deeper into Ark City building lore
After many hours of searching through old newspapers and other publications, members of the Arkansas City Historic Preservation Board have published a new edition of the historical district walking tour guide. Board President Foss Farrar said that the updated version…
Wichita City Council votes for private company to manage Century II
The Wichita City Council on Tuesday voted to have a private company manage Century II. The council voted 5-to-2 to allow ASM Global to manage Century II. Mayor Brandon Whipple and council member Jeff Blubaugh voted against the contract. ASM…
Emporia to discuss rental property concerns
The Emporia City Commission will take a look at its rental property maintenance codes during its study session Wednesday morning. Chief building inspector Kory Krause has reported an increasing number of complaints in regard to poor living conditions in rental…
Johnson County school district with weak COVID rules is warned it has worst case rate
The Spring Hill school district, which has the most lenient COVID-19 rules of any public district in Johnson County, has seen far higher infection rates among students than neighboring districts, health officials report. Now, health officials are warning the district…
High grad rates, flat test scores: Is an ambitious overhaul of Kansas schools working?
Santa Fe Trail Middle School in Olathe was among the first to undergo an overhaul of Kansas’ public school system, creating seismic shifts in how students are taught and prepared for life after graduation. Now, a few years later, students…
How Johnson County Hospitals Are Trying To Cope With Staffing Shortages, Nurse Burnout
As COVID-19 transmission in Johnson County continues to remain high, area hospitals and their staffs are still working around the clock to treat and discharge patients, roughly a year-and-a-half into the pandemic. The struggle to endure long shifts and multiple…
Could Century II be private Tuesday?
Tuesday may be the day the city stops managing Century II after more than 50 years. "What's in the contract?" asked Celeste Racette, founder of Save Century II. "The City manager office scheduled them (city council) to approve a deal…
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