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Johnson County wants to launch random sample testing program for COVID-19 — but lab capacity poses hurdle
An unusual plan to test a random sample of Johnson County residents for COVID-19 will have a delayed launch, since one of the testing labs the county had planned to use had to drop out. But county commissioners said Monday…
Johnson County health department advises grocery stores on best practices for physical distancing
As grocery stores remain open as essential services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment has shared advice with stores on physical distancing best practices. In a document provided to the Shawnee Mission Post last…
Johnson County Community College loans ventilators to KU Hospital to help treat COVID-19
Johnson County Community College recently donated life-saving equipment to the University of Kansas Health System. The college said it's doing its part to help fight the coronavirus by loaning nine ventilators and donating unused lab supplies. "We wanted to help…
With restaurants, libraries closed, Johnson County’s homeless population lacks daytime shelter
It’s one thing for a homeowner or renter to follow a stay-at-home order. It’s entirely something else for someone without a home, and with all the libraries, coffee shops and indoor gathering spaces closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Johnson County’s…
Law enforcement still taking steps to make citizens law-abiding
Police and sheriff’s officers will not let the coronavirus stop them from enforcing the law, despite changes in procedures over the past two weeks. Neosho County Undersheriff Greg Taylor said the jail is maintaining numbers so it can quarantine an…
National Association of Bond Lawyers asks for laws, regulations to deal with coronavirus
The municipal bond industry could benefit from several federal actions to provide regulatory relief as well as additional legislation from Congress to deal with the coronavirus emergency. That’s the message from the National Association of Bond Lawyers in separate letters…
Offer made for new Ark City manager
Arkansas City commissioners hope they have found their man. The next person to replace City Manager Nick Hernandez, that is. Commissioners met last week to interview the four candidates recommended by Osenbaugh Consulting, a firm hired to solicit, screen and…
State, JoCo election planning continues largely unchanged amid COVID-19
State election officials and the Kansas Democratic Party are forging ahead – albeit with caution – on election plans this year that have become focused on mail-in ballots and recruitment of high school and college students to run the polls.…
Harvard study outlines readiness for Topeka area
“Flattening the curve” is a term we’re constantly hearing about almost every day now, but how will it actually play out in the end? “We are going to continue to have more cases until we peak out and then it…
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