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Wyandotte County orders people to wear masks in public
Wyandotte County has ordered people to wear masks in public, beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. The mandatory health order was issued to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Wyandotte County, according to the Unified Government Health Department. Wyandotte County…
Shawnee County mulls creating infectious disease division manager’s job
The Shawnee County Health Department’s capacity has been stretched to its limits by the COVID-19 pandemic, says director Linda Ochs. She is asking county commissioners to create a job in her department for an infectious disease division manager... That move…
Wind farm expansion begins
Enel Green Power started construction on the 199-Megawatt expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm, on June 18. At an investment of over $281 million, the 74 turbines expansion is set to increase the wind farm’s capacity from 400 MW…
Minneola Artist Repaints Fire Station Flag
Local artist Galen Rankin, recently finished repainting a picture of the American flag, emblazoned on the door of the Minneola fire station. Considered an unofficial landmark, the original rendition of the flag was painted 20 years ago, by the local…
Six Riley County EMS employees test positive for COVID-19; nine firefighters in quarantine
Riley County health officials have confirmed an outbreak of at least six positive cases of coronavirus at Riley County Emergency Medical Services. Three additional tests were pending as of Sunday. According to the health department, positive cases have been confirmed…
About half the nation’s State Fairs called off due to COVID-19 so far
Oklahoma and New Mexico on Friday joined 23 other states that have canceled state fairs for this year. Research by The News found 16 states, including Colorado, Arkansas and Missouri, that according to press reports or postings on the fair…
ACPD officer shortage leads to critical operations
The annual DARE Camp and National Night Out in Arkansas City are being canceled due to a shortage of police officers, Chief Dan Ward told city commissioner on Friday, and school resource officers are needed on patrol. Ward said he…
Univ. of Kansas Hospital Authority vs. Franklin County: Whether a government agency has an obligation to pay a person’s medical expenses
SYLLABUS BY THE COURT 1. K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 22-4612 requires certain government agencies to pay the medical expenses incurred by persons in their custody. 2. K.S.A. 2019 Supp. 22-4612 conveys the legislature's intent to hold government agencies liable for medical…
Columbus celebrates addition of new bicycle park
After months of planning and generous donations from the community, the city of Columbus is celebrating a brand new addition to Reeves Park. Dozens gathered today for the unveiling of Ian’s Place, a state-of-the-art bike park. The addition features an…
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