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A self-quarantine seems brutal when you’re not sick with coronavirus – but it really is for the greater good
Why do experts think that quarantines and canceled events are a good idea for getting control of the spread of the coronavirus, especially when it involves people who are not sick? It’s all in the numbers and how quickly they…
Andover City Facilities Closed to the Public – All City services remain operational
The City of Andover takes the health of our community and public servants who serve our community extremely seriously. As such, in response to the 03/12/2020, KDHE notification of a presumed positive case of COVID-19 in Butler County, as…
Moratorium on water service shut-offs considered in Topeka
Topeka City Councilwoman Sylvia Ortiz is calling for the city to put a moratorium on water shut-offs in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The city’s mayor and council on Tuesday will consider a proposal Ortiz is…
Johnson County declares state of emergency, places restrictions on gatherings of 250+ people
Johnson County Chair Ed Eilert on Friday declared a state of emergency as a result of to the coronavirus pandemic, a move that allows the country government to access resources to aid personnel responding to the illness. Additionally, the declaration…
Wellington City Manager addresses closing of the local hospital
The closing of Sumner Community Hospital is unfortunate for our community and a sad day that the City had hoped would never come. A local hospital is an important and vital facility in any community. The financial difficulties of our…
Winfield, Ark City working to keep more limited recycling program
Arkansas City commissioners met with Winfield City Manager Taggart Wall during a study session Friday to discuss possible options for the recycling program. Both communities share the cost of the program, but expenses have been increasing each year due to…
Leawood closes City Hall after learning of possible coronavirus exposure
Leawood closed its City Hall on Friday after officials learned of a possible coronavirus exposure. Capt. Brad Robbins, a spokesman for the Leawood Police Department, said someone who was potentially exposed to the virus had been at City Hall, at…
Sedgwick County Zoo is closed until further notice due to COVID-19
The Sedgwick County Zoo has announced that it will be closed to the public until further notice. The zoo said the temporary closure is a precautionary measure to limit the spread of coronavirus. The zoo is closed as of 5…
City of Merriam Prepares to Help Limit the Spread of COVID-19
In a continued effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the City of Merriam will close the Irene B. French Community Center at 5 p.m. today, March 13 with the plan to reopen Monday, April 6, 2020. All City events,…
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