Kansas extends COVID-19 testing through end of March

While vaccine distribution is ramping up, testing is still a critical part of reducing the spread of COVID-19, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. Gov. Kelly said the state’s free COVID-19 testing program has been extended through the end of March with the most recent round of federal coronavirus funds. She made the comments on a … Continue reading “Kansas extends COVID-19 testing through end of March”

Kansas announces $84 million for road, bridge projects

Gov. Laura Kelly announced new infrastructure programs for local communities on Thursday. More than $84.6 million in highway funding that the Kansas Department of Transportation received from the federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 will be used in each county throughout Kansas, according to the announcement. “The Coronavirus Response and Relief … Continue reading “Kansas announces $84 million for road, bridge projects”

Health Department starts vaccinating those 85 and older this week

The Unified Government Health Department on Wednesday announced it is starting to vaccinate Wyandotte County residents who are 85 and older. A Health Department spokesman, Janell Friesen, said that appointments for those 85 and older were started this week. The highest priority within the 85 and older group will be the oldest ones in the … Continue reading “Health Department starts vaccinating those 85 and older this week”