Driver’s license deadline extended to June 30 in Kansas

The driver’s license renewal deadline in Kansas has been extended to June 30. Gov. Laura Kelly issued an executive order that extends the deadline for renewal for Kansans ages 21 to 64, allowing them to renew online. The age restriction is 21 to 54 years old by law. Gov. Kelly encouraged residents to take advantage … Continue reading “Driver’s license deadline extended to June 30 in Kansas”

Masks and testing working in Kansas, state health officials say

Decline noted in level of infectivity of coronavirus in Kansas State health officials are noticing a decline in the level of infectivity of the coronavirus in Kansas. The state’s testing strategy and masks are making a difference in the effective reproduction rate of the virus in Kansas, Gov. Laura Kelly said at a news conference … Continue reading “Masks and testing working in Kansas, state health officials say”

Kansas prisons have some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the country

More than 5,000 inmates and 975 prison staff have tested positive for the coronavirus. by Nomin Ujiyediin, Kansas News Service Leoti Masterson hasn’t seen her son, Jeff, since March. She used to visit him at the Winfield Correctional Facility once a week to play cards, reminisce and pray together, sometimes for hours at a time. … Continue reading “Kansas prisons have some of the highest COVID-19 infection rates in the country”