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Kansas coronavirus update: Gov. Laura Kelly issues new batch of executive orders; 82 confirmed cases
Gov. Laura Kelly issued four new executive orders Monday evening after declaring her intent to impose a statewide directive limiting gatherings of people to no more than 10, down from the current cap of 50, in response to the coronavirus…
Reno County health official estimates near 40 COVID-19 cases likely already in county
While Reno County currently has just two confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, Health Department director Nick Baldetti extrapolated from national and state data that conservatively there could be close to 40 cases currently “walking around out there” in the…
Labette County restricts travelers from Johnson County among high risk areas
Travelers coming into Labette County from Johnson County since March 15th are now required to self-quarantine. The Labette County Health Department says the mandate is due to coronavirus concerns, particularly due to such a high number of cases in Johnson…
Munis play catch up on short end after Fed moves
Most municipal benchmark yields were steady Monday, while ICE's muni curve saw short-end yields decline by 20 to 25 basis points following the Fed's move to add variable rate demand notes to its list of assets it would purchase. ...“The…
With municipal bond primary in limbo, issuers turn to private placements
Private placements, bank loans and lines of credit have ticked up in the last two weeks as issuers seek an alternative to a primary market that has all but shut down as markets reel from the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s…
Junction City: Avoid Flushing Inappropriate Materials in Toilets
Other alternatives to toilet paper including paper towels and facial tissues also should not be flushed in local sewer lines as people practice guidelines to combat the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. While the “flushable” wipes concern is not new to wastewater…
Coronavirus brings changes at Topeka Fire Department
A new practice triggered by the coronavirus has helped bring Topeka firefighters some peace of mind. About a week ago, the Topeka Fire Department began requiring the firefighters at its 12 stations to regularly answer a screening question and get…
Businesses asked to complete survey to help city identify critical infrastructure
Topeka’s city government announced Monday it had created a website to provide information regarding the coronavirus crisis to the public, and that it was asking businesses to use a link to that site to answer questions to help the city…
Crawford County has two COVID-19 cases
Crawford County has two residents who have now tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus. On late Monday morning, the Crawford County Health Department confirmed the second positive case of COVID-19. The patient, who is only being…
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