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KDHE launches new website for COVID-19 vaccine information, FAQs
With Kansas officially in Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination plan, many people plan to get it, but there are still lots of questions. "You hear a lot of different stuff. You can't really tell what's true," said Wichita resident…
Johnson County seniors to start getting COVID vaccines next week
Johnson County will begin giving COVID-19 vaccines to residents age 65 and older starting Tuesday, as part of its move into the next phase of distribution, health officials said Thursday. That phase also includes kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers and child…
Governor Laura Kelly, Department of Commerce Seek Public Input for Broadband Office Grant Program
Governor Laura Kelly announced that the Kansas Department of Commerce has established an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Office of Broadband Development’s Broadband Acceleration Grant program and provide input on grant requests proposed for communities across…
Endangered black rhino born at Garden City zoo
Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City is announcing the birth of a black rhinoceros, which is a critically endangered species. The baby boy's mother is Johari. She gave birth at approximately 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. The zoo reports that both mother…
Next vaccines in Harvey County go to law enforcement, first responders, teachers
The Harvey County Health Department is anticipating getting 300 doses of the Moderna coronavirus vaccine. It says the county is moving into Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccination plan which includes people 65 and older, people in congregate settings, and…
Area ambulance company faces new challenges during pandemic
EagleMed transports critically ill or injured patients by land or air to hospitals across the midwest. “You never know, we might have a COVID patient this time and then the next one might be a young child with Leukemia. You…
Main Street offers loans, grants in Chanute
Main Street Chanute and Main Street America have started two programs to help brick-and-mortar businesses in Chanute. The Board of Directors of Main Street Chanute approved guidelines Wednesday for its Main Street Revitalization Program, and Main Street America, in conjunction…
Lawrence households still collectively owe nearly $1.3M in back utility bills; more assistance possible
Despite a utility assistance program, past-due utility bills continue to pile up for Lawrence residents. As of this month, 3,570 Lawrence households still have utility payments that are more than three weeks past due, amounting to $1.28 million in delinquencies.…
Scott City city clerk to retire
The longest serving clerk in the history of the City of Scott City has announced she will be retiring from that position. During Monday’s city council meeting, in a letter read by Mayor Everett Green, City Clerk Brenda Davis announced…
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