Everyone 16 and older can get vaccinated starting Monday

Kansas and Wyandotte County are opening up COVID-19 vaccinations to everyone over age 16 on Monday, March 29. As the state moves into Phase 5 of the vaccination plan, everyone eligible in the former phases also will still be able to get vaccinated on Monday, March 29. The Unified Government Health Department announced on Friday, … Continue reading “Everyone 16 and older can get vaccinated starting Monday”

UG Commission revokes 8 health orders, amends masking and distancing order

The Unified Government Commission Thursday night rescinded some past health orders and approved a revised masking and social distancing measure. The action Thursday night revoked eight local health orders and amended a local health order on masks that originally passed June 27. There is still a mask order in effect, and there is still social … Continue reading “UG Commission revokes 8 health orders, amends masking and distancing order”

Letter to the editor

Dear editor: Because the Covid-19 pandemic have forced public meetings to go virtual, it seems that our elected officials do just what they want and without community input. Two of our historic buildings have been bulldozed and the land upon which they sat, cleared. The former Western University located in Historic Quindaro and the former … Continue reading “Letter to the editor”