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Harvey County enters into new phase of reopening plan
The Board of Harvey County Commissioners followed Gov. Kelly’s lead Friday afternoon and officially took action that moved the county into phase 1.5 of the reopening plan. Kelly’s action on Thursday rescinded the first phase of Ad Astra: A Plan…
Newton Public Library to resume no-contact borrowing on May 18
Newton Public Library is pleased to announce that NPL will enter Phase 1 of its reopening plan on Monday, May 18. Books, DVDs and other physical library items will start circulating again, with a no-contact pickup procedure in place. Patrons…
Johnson County Library plans phased re-opening
As part of a phased approach to reintroduction of services after Stay at Home orders are relaxed, Johnson County Library is excited to announce the resumption of drive-thru holds pickups at the Blue Valley, Lenexa City Center, and Monticello branches.…
JoCo launches curbside food drive program to help those in need during COVID-19
A Johnson County partnership has launched a new program to address the additional food insecurity experienced across the region following COVID-19. The Johnson County Food Policy Council, Department of Health and Environment and the K-State Research and Extension are partnering…
Arkansas City Hall begins limited reopening Tuesday as part of Phase 1.5
The City of Arkansas City will begin a very limited reopening of City Hall on Tuesday as part of Phase 1.5 of Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly’s Ad Astra state reopening plan. To maintain the health of its employees and help…
Health care relief funds pour into Cowley County
Area health care providers have received federal HHS Provider Relief Funds to help offset losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recipients cover a variety of providers, from hospitals to medical supply companies to pharmacies. The CARES Act and the…
County, cities applying for grants in response to COVID-19
Gov. Laura Kelly announced May 11 that more than $9 million in federal funding is being made available in CDBG grants to support community responses to the COVID-19 crisis. Applications for the grants are to be submitted by counties or…
Walnut River in Winfield one of worst spots for flooding
This past week’s heavy rainfall caused rivers and creeks to rise sharply in parts of South-Central and Southeastern Kansas leading to flooding and flash flooding. The worst flooding was at Winfied where the Walnut River was 6 feet above flood…
Finney Co. healthcare workers come together, distribute supplies to people in need
As coronavirus cases continue to increase in Finney County, organizations are stepping up to help provide supplies to the area. Finney county currently has the second highest number of confirmed cases. Healthcare workers from Centura Health, St. Catherine Hospital in…
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