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Douglas County health department orders dine-in restaurants closed, limits public gatherings to 10 people
Douglas County’s health officer has ordered all restaurants, dining facilities, bars, taverns, night clubs and movie theaters closed to the public as a proactive social distancing measure in light of the spreading coronavirus. In his order Wednesday afternoon, the health…
State says Johnson County has community spread of coronavirus, will get less testing
Testing for the novel coronavirus will be reduced in Johnson County, which has reached the point where the virus is spreading by community transmission, state officials said Wednesday. The county has the most presumed positive cases of COVID-19 in the…
Early closure presents unique challenges for rural KS school districts
As school districts across Kansas look for new ways to teach students now that in-person classes are canceled for the rest of the spring semester, some schools are moving completely online for continued learning. This option doesn't work well for…
Shawnee County Health officer closes restaurants, bars, theaters
Shawnee County health officer Gianfranco Pezzino on Wednesday ordered the closure of restaurants, bars and theaters, and banned gatherings of 10 or more until further notice. The order, which takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, prohibits any dine-in seating but…
Laid off school bus drivers looking for new jobs
With the Governor cancelling classes for the rest of the school year, school bus drivers are off the job. Mike Tuttle is walking away from his school bus facing the unexpected. He doesn't blame the company, this is just another…
Virus keeps us home — or in the great outdoors in JoCo parks
So what can we do with so much of Johnson County shut down to stop the spread of the sometimes deadly coronavirus? The answer: Hunker down at home with books, television, calisthenics, hobbies and household projects — or go outdoors…
Short-Term Bond Market Roiled by Panic Selling
Short-term bonds typically act as a haven in turbulent times. But debt maturing in three years or less has been routed in recent days, punishing investors in markets ranging from corporate bonds to asset-backed debt. The selloff is the latest…
City of Topeka provides downtown businesses with curbside to-go stalls
In an effort to assist downtown businesses and make sure they are still able to provide meals to customers, the City of Topeka has created curbside to-go parking. This was one of the new initiatives City Manager Brent Trout spoke…
Kroger hiring 10,000 workers, offering PTO for current workers with COVID-19
While several businesses are closing their doors, others are looking for extra help. Kroger, parent company to Dillon Companies, is hiring an additional 10,000 workers across their retail stores, manufacturing plants and distribution centers amid the coronavirus outbreak. The grocery…
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