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Food, utility assistance available through new, extended programs
The Department for Children and Families, in collaboration with the Kansas State Department of Education, announced the creation of a Pandemic Electronic Benefit Program. The P-EBT program will help families who have been impacted by school closures due to COVID-19…
KC’s Power and Light District set to reopen Friday
The Power and Light District is planning to reopen on Friday, and that could include several street cafes. The plan is for 14th Street to be closed to traffic to allow street cafes room to operate. But there could be…
Marion County decides to reopen county offices
Diedre Serene, Marion County Health Department Administrator, gave her weekly update at the beginning of the May 18 Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting. She stated that it doesn’t make sense to test for COVID-19 if a person doesn’t have…
Swimming during the pandemic: What the CDC wants you to know before you hit the pool
Looking forward to hitting the local public swimming pool for the first time this summer? Prepare to put a face mask in your tote bag, although you won’t need to wear it in the water. On Wednesday, the U.S. Centers…
Reno County salt and historical museums announce reopening
The Reno County Museum and Strataca: Underground Salt Museum will both reopen to the public on Tuesday, museum officials announced. “During the interim, the organization is making all the necessary preparations to ensure the protection and safety for the staff…
How To Safely Enjoy Kansas State Parks During Memorial Day Weekend
Kansas’ 28 state parks, 63 state fishing lakes, and more than 100 wildlife areas remain open to the public and will be popular destinations over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. From camping and horseback riding, to boating and disc golf,…
Overland Park’s 5 outdoor pools will stay closed for summer 2020
As Kansas fast forwards its timeline to reopen the state in phases, Overland Park has put a halt to the idea of any of its five city pools opening this summer. The city was weighing a plan this week that…
Kansas early childhood educator (from Winfield school district) named 2020 National Teacher of the Year
Teacher Tabatha Rosproy’s preschool class met inside a nursing and retirement home in rural Kansas, forming a bond with residents that continued even when social distancing requirements due to the coronavirus pandemic forced her classroom to close down. After a…
Sedgwick County announces reopening plans
Sedgwick County has released its update on when County offices and buildings will reopen after being mostly closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The main courthouse and the juvenile courthouse will reopen to the public on Tuesday, May 26. Both will…
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