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After shutting for COVID-19, University of Kansas will reopen campus for fall
The University of Kansas will open its campuses for in-person classes “in some capacity” for the fall semester, university officials announced Friday. “Reconnecting with each other in person and rebuilding our community is what we’ve looked forward to for months,”…
Sedgwick County shuns doctor’s coronavirus advice to keep buffets, playgrounds closed
Sedgwick County ignored its top doctor’s advice Friday to close Wichita-area buffets, self-service fountain drinks and playgrounds while the county gradually reopens some businesses and activities that were shuttered under Gov. Laura Kelly’s stay-at-home order set to expire Monday. Garold…
Derby making budget adjustments amidst pandemic
Given the specifics of the current situation, the first measures taken by the city of Derby staff to address COVID-19 focused on safety and security. After addressing the immediate needs, though, attention soon turned to finances – with city staff…
Lyon County adds provisions, restrictions to statewide reopening plan
Lyon County Public Health announced the addition of several provisions and restrictions to the local implementation of a statewide reopening plan Friday. "We spent the day talking with partners about what this looks like for our community, and what this…
Johnson County leaders debating when, how to safely reopen businesses
Johnson County is debating when and how it will reopen. With declining new positive COVID-19 test results and fewer hospitalizations, some county leaders think reopening should go on as scheduled May 4. “The goal was to prevent the surge. We’ve…
Edgerton, Gardner cities tentatively plan reopening in May
Currently the COVID-19 statewide quarantine is scheduled to be lifted May 3, unless Governor Kelly extends it. Due to the March 17 “stay at home” order, only businesses deemed essential have remained open, with others struggling to adapt to a…
Jackson County reopening strategy mirrors governor’s plan
Jackson County's plan for reopening its economy closely mirrors the plan issued on Thursday by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly for the state. But the county plan, issued on Friday by Jackson Health Officer Angela Reith, adds two specifics for businesses…
Roeland Park residents start petition to get additional protections for essential store workers
A group of Roeland Park residents — who say they are frustrated with limited response from city, county and state leaders — have started a petition to secure protections for grocery store and big box store workers during the coronavirus…
Essential employees keep city services running smoothly in Pratt
Even with COVID-19 restrictions in place, Pratt city employees are continuing to provide all essential services Pratt City Manager Bruce Pinkall assured Pratt City commissioners at their regular meeting Monday, April 20. The meeting was conducted via Zoom video conferencing…
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