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Spirit Aerosystems suspends Boeing work in Wichita
Spirit Aerosystems says it is suspending work for Boeing that is performed here in Wichita. The suspension also includes facilities in Tulsa and McAlester, Oklahoma. The move comes after Boeing announced it was temporarily suspending production at its plant in…
Parks are open during stay-at-home order — but officials warn against gathering for sports, using playground equipment
State and county orders about the need to practice social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic haven’t kept some groups of people from gathering at parks and playing fields for organized games in recent days. With the metro-wide stay-at-home order now…
‘It’s not martial law’: KC officials offer some clarity on stay-at-home order
Cities and counties are working together in the fight against COVID-19, and people staying at home are the best weapon to stop its spread. Kansas City, Missouri, law enforcement officials gathered Monday to explain what will happen after midnight, what's…
Neosho County reports first positive case
The Neosho County Health Department reported its first coronavirus (COVID-19) positive case Tuesday. Upon arrival to Neosho County the citizen contacted the health department and informed officials of international travel. The patient has been quarantined and other people are known…
Spirit suspends Boeing work due to coronavirus pandemic; job cuts could be ahead
Spirit AeroSystems will shut down production of parts for Boeing in Wichita for the next two weeks as both companies grapple with the coronavirus pandemic and business issues it’s causing. Boeing on Monday announced it is halting production for two…
Shawnee County fights misinformation; city of Topeka announces coronavirus website
The city of Topeka announced at the Shawnee County Health Department’s daily news conference Monday the creation of a new website that will help Topeka residents locate any information they might need about the city’s operations at this time. “We…
Sedgwick County recommends stay-home order; critical functions, defense industries exempt
Sedgwick County has become the latest in Kansas to order an array of businesses to shut down and most workers to stay home in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus and COVID-19, pending a decision from the county’s local health…
Miami and Doniphan counties in Kansas follow others in issuing stay at home orders
Two more Kansas counties issued stay at home orders Monday as the novel coronavirus continues to spread and transform daily life across the country. The order in Miami County, just south of Johnson County, goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.…
Reno County officials discuss steps for ‘shelter in place’
The Reno County Commission met in a special session Sunday evening to discuss with Reno County health director Nick Baldetti the potential for imposing a “shelter in place” order for Reno County and what measures would have to be taken.…
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