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Marion County departments tackle COVID-19 response
County department heads met with county clerk Tina Spencer Tuesday morning and are announcing procedures to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus at county offices. “Marion County is committed to protecting the health and well-being of our community and…
Topeka bus service safety in coronavirus crisis debated
The Topeka Metro transit service will temporarily stop charging fares as part of an effort to make its buses safer amid the current coronavirus crisis. That was among two steps the board of directors of the Topeka Metropolitan Transit Authority…
Bourbon County Public Health Officer places restrictions on businesses
Bourbon County Public Health Officer Becky Johnson issued an order Sunday night restricting or prohibiting businesses activities in Bourbon County for all non-essential businesses and making recommendations for essential business functions. The following have been determined to be Essential Business…
Voters reject De Soto’s park plan. With COVID-19 threatening revenue, it’s on hold
De Soto Mayor Rick Walker said he was disappointed that voters on Tuesday rejected a proposed bond issue for a long-planned citywide park improvement plan. But even if the $3.3 million bond issue were approved, Walker said officials would have…
Osage County introduces program to bring essentials to self-isolating residents
The Osage County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new program to assist those in need during the coronavirus outbreak. The Sheriff’s Office staff and pre-approved volunteers will be available to pick up necessities, like prescription medications, groceries and more for…
Schools adjust to lunch on go
For students, parents, teachers and others in Newton Unified School District 373, Monday was supposed to be the first day back to school after spring break. It wasn’t. At least not school the way they knew it two weeks ago.…
Newton City facilities closing in response to COVID-19
To protect the health of City employees and the public and help limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Newton will close City facilities to the public starting Wednesday, March 25. The closure is planned to last…
Parsons PD adopting new procedures amidst virus
The Parsons Police Department is making changes to the way it handles calls. Effective immediately, the department lobby will remain open, but the records window is closed. All business will be done through the dispatch window and requested documents will…
Bourbon County Declares Emergency, Issues New Guidelines
Bourbon County Commissioners announce a state of emergency declaration in response to their first confirmed coronavirus case. In a special session, Commissioners declared a state of local public health emergency for 60 days or until they are able to recover.…
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