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Derby officially proclaimed City of the First Class
A change that has been a long time coming officially took place at the Nov. 10 Derby City Council meeting, with the municipality officially proclaimed as a City of the First Class by Gov. Laura Kelly. Derby is the first…
City of Leavenworth approves mask mandate
The Leavenworth City Commission has approved a mask mandate for city beginning Saturday. Masks would be required in public spaces.A total of 3,187 people have been confirmed COVID-19 positive and 27 people have died in Leavenworth County from the beginning…
Many Kansas counties don’t have mask mandates
Many counties in Kansas don't have mask mandates. In Franklin County, they're strongly recommended, but there's no requirement. At Ottawa Bike and Trail, a sign greets customers at the door that masks are required."With a few exceptions, everybody's been really…
Osawatomie PRIDE is visible throughout community
City officials, business owners, community members and others have credited Osawatomie PRIDE with already making a positive change in the community. ... Vice President Kari Bradley said the PRIDE’s “Be the Change” slogan speaks to what the group is trying…
Hospitals, health departments at “critical juncture”
The Miami County Health Department, which is investigating a COVID-19 cluster tied to a Nov. 6-8 party in Louisburg, said local health departments and hospitals are becoming taxed as cases continue to increase. “Due to COVID-19, local health departments and…
Winfield community comes together to keep the lights on for one local tradition
The community has come together to keep the lights on for one local tradition. The Winfield Isle of Lights is a park filled with large displays to honor the holidays, but the pandemic made this year a bit challenging. Typically the Winfield…
Volunteer firefighters risk their lives for the good of others
They are ordinary people, doing extraordinary work. In western Kansas, numerous community members volunteer their time to fight fires and protect others. Volunteer firefighters earn little to no compensation. They don’t risk their lives for the money, but rather for the…
Parsons looking to extend mask ordinance
The city of Parsons is looking to extend their mask ordinance. Originally the current policy was established back in July following Kansas Governor Kelly's own mask policy for the state. Right now the ordinance is set to expire in the…
Leavenworth approves mask order
Beginning Saturday, people will be required to wear face coverings when in public spaces in the city of Leavenworth. During a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners approved an ordinance that establishes a mask mandate for the city. City Manager Paul…
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