The Leavenworth City Commission has approved a mask mandate for city beginning Saturday. Masks would be required in public spaces.A total of 3,187 people have been confirmed COVID-19 positive and 27 people have died in Leavenworth County from the beginning of the pandemic in March to Nov. 19. Masks would be required in these situations: Inside, or in line to enter, any indoor public space.
Source: KMBC.com
Many counties in Kansas don’t have mask mandates. In Franklin County, they’re strongly recommended, but there’s no requirement. At Ottawa Bike and Trail, a sign greets customers at the door that masks are required.”With a few exceptions, everybody’s been really good,” said Jonathan Carroll, of Ottawa Bike and Trail. Carroll runs the shop with his brother. He said sales have been up as more people have been active outdoors.
Source: KMBC.com
City officials, business owners, community members and others have credited Osawatomie PRIDE with already making a positive change in the community. … Vice President Kari Bradley said the PRIDE’s “Be the Change” slogan speaks to what the group is trying to do. “We are a passionate group of people of all ages and backgrounds that want to take care of the community that we live in,” Bradley said. One of the best things about the organization is that it is open to all ideas, to all volunteers, to project suggestions and any amount of time community members are able to give, Bradley said.
Source: The Miami County Republic
The Miami County Health Department, which is investigating a COVID-19 cluster tied to a Nov. 6-8 party in Louisburg, said local health departments and hospitals are becoming taxed as cases continue to increase. “Due to COVID-19, local health departments and hospitals are at a critical juncture between concern and crisis, and with the growing level of community spread, it is imperative that we all do our part to help slow the spread of the virus,” the health department said in the news release issued Monday, Nov. 16. With COVID-19 cases surging in the Kansas City metro area and holiday gatherings on the horizon, public health directors from the Kansas City region on Friday, Nov. 13, issued a joint statement calling for action to fight the spread.
Source: The Miami County Republic
The community has come together to keep the lights on for one local tradition. The Winfield Isle of Lights is a park filled with large displays to honor the holidays, but the pandemic made this year a bit challenging. Typically the Winfield Correctional Facility sets up the displays, bringing joy to many. “It’s fun when you get new displays and we see them up,” said Volunteer Carter. “I love how much effort is put into it and I love the final result,” said Volunteer Adalynn.
Source: KSN-TV
They are ordinary people, doing extraordinary work. In western Kansas, numerous community members volunteer their time to fight fires and protect others. Volunteer firefighters earn little to no compensation. They don’t risk their lives for the money, but rather for the good of their neighbor. Gray County fire chiefs Jon Goossen and Justin Ohman, have volunteered for a combined 34 years, sacrificing their lives for others. “It’s not about us, it’s about what you can do for everybody else,” said Justin Ohman, Ingalls Fire Chief and Nutrien Ag Solutions Transportation Specialist. Their crews are made up of farmers, hardware store workers, truckers, brothers, husbands, and dads, all focused on giving back.
Source: KSN-TV
The city of Parsons is looking to extend their mask ordinance. Originally the current policy was established back in July following Kansas Governor Kelly’s own mask policy for the state. Right now the ordinance is set to expire in the beginning of December. Mayor Perez is looking to make sure that they can extend it at the upcoming vote. Jeff Perez, Mayor of Parsons, said, “I feel confident that we’re going to extend it, I’m going to extend it, my vote will be there, I can’t speak for the other commissioners, but I do believe it will get a lot of support on it.”
Source: KSNF/KODE
Beginning Saturday, people will be required to wear face coverings when in public spaces in the city of Leavenworth. During a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners approved an ordinance that establishes a mask mandate for the city. City Manager Paul Kramer said the order will go into effect Saturday. Commissioners said they approved the ordinance as a way to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.
Source: Leavenworth Times
Johnson County is looking to crack down on businesses breaking rules aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19. In a 4-3 vote, commissioners agreed to start fining business owners who don’t follow a new public health order. The new order does not make it possible for any one person to be ticketed for not wearing a mask. What it does do is a create a way for the county to hold business owners accountable for blatantly disregarding the mask order, social distancing and required closing time.
Source: Kansas City Business Journal
Trappers Rendezvous, one of the largest events in Harvey County and the largest event hosted by Harvey County West Park each year, will not happen in 2021. For more than 30 years, thousands of Boy Scouts from multiple states have spent a weekend in January camping, trading and participating in Scout activities at West Park.
Source: News – The Hutchinson News
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