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No virus cases in Saline County, health officer prepared to execute stay-at-home order if necessary
While Saline County still has no confirmed cases of coronavirus and the, the County Health Officer is prepared to execute a stay-at-home order if necessary. In a media release at 5 p.m. Thursday, the county asked citizens to be vigilant…
Salina City Commission makes tough decisions in ‘unprecedented times’
Things in the city, country and world look very different now than they did three weeks ago, and the Salina City Commission meeting reflected that. After technical difficulties halted the planned meeting before business was conducted Monday evening, the commission…
Franklin County under stay-at-home order starting Thursday
The Franklin County Health Officer, Dr. Bud Ransom, has issued a “Stay at Home” order for the residents of Franklin County as the community continues efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. This order includes the closing of all non-essential…
Renters Together MHK pushing for rent holiday during COVID-19 pandemic
Renters Together MHK is pushing for a “rent holiday” as Manhattan and Kansas battle the coronavirus pandemic. “This is going to be a disaster if we don’t figure this out,” said Brandon Irwin, Renters Together MHK organizer. Renters Together MHK,…
Johnson County Commission considers 5X increase in COVID-19 testing as hospital capacity causes concern
With a predicted shortage of intensive care beds fast approaching, the Johnson County Commission took the first steps Thursday toward a dramatic increase in testing for COVID-19. The county’s public health department hopes that increasing the number of tests fivefold…
With TP running low, Newton says to be careful what you flush
Flushable wipes are a lie. Well, at least in the City of Newton’s eyes. As time passes and stores continue to remain without toilet paper, concerns grow at the City of Newton office about people’s alternative wiping methods. “We want…
Local grocery stores provide drive up services
Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, local grocery stores said they are hoping to reduce their customers’ stress by providing drive up, or pick up, services. This allows customers to call in or order online, depending on the store. The associates will…
Rural hospital prepares for critical Coronavirus cases
The Coronavirus pandemic is leaving rural Kansas Hospitals with many questions like what happens if they reach capacity or what to do if staff members get sick. “We’ve made the best plans that we can, given the situations,” said Rooks…
Topeka City Council passes local state of emergency
The Topeka City Council voted to establish a state of emergency at a special meeting held Thursday evening. This allows City Manager Brent Trout to make decisions necessary to continue city operations amidst the constantly-evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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