Nine percent of Kansas population now fully vaccinated

More than 9 percent of the Kansas population is now vaccinated with a double dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccine, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. About 18 percent of the state’s population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the governor. She … Continue reading “Nine percent of Kansas population now fully vaccinated”

Kansas to use stimulus funds for broadband, child care, education and business

Gov. Laura Kelly said Friday that Kansas will use federal funding from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan for broadband, child care, education and business, to help in the recovery from COVID-19. The federal plan also includes a direct check for $1,400 to individuals making less than $75,000 a year. Kansas was estimated to receive … Continue reading “Kansas to use stimulus funds for broadband, child care, education and business”

Remembering the start of COVID-19 here, one year later

The one-year anniversary of COVID-19 in Wyandotte County was marked somberly, with a proclamation and a moment of silence at the Unified Government Commission meeting at 7 p.m. March 11. UG public buildings were lit in blue, and memorial flags representing people who died from COVID-19 were placed on the lawn of Memorial Hall. “One … Continue reading “Remembering the start of COVID-19 here, one year later”