Kansas COVID-19 numbers heading in wrong direction

Kansas COVID-19 numbers are moving in the wrong direction, according to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. Kansas had 1,545 positive cases and seven more deaths since Friday, according to Gov. Kelly. That brought the state to a cumulative total of 38,401 cases and 426 deaths on Monday. In Wyandotte County, however, the rates have been declining … Continue reading “Kansas COVID-19 numbers heading in wrong direction”

Officeholders offer perspectives on ballots and postal service

As a controversy swirled this week about mail voting, some candidates and officeholders are speaking out on the issue. Interest in mail voting is high among residents, as avoiding contact when necessary by voting through the mail is very much the “in” thing to do in this COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. 7, the Kansas secretary … Continue reading “Officeholders offer perspectives on ballots and postal service”

Coleman wins 37th District nomination by 14 votes

‘It’s not over yet,’ Frownfelter says Aaron Coleman, a 19-year-old candidate, has won the official vote for the Democratic nomination for state representative, 37th District, with a 14-vote margin. The total was 823 to 809, after a voter canvass on Monday. Long-time incumbent Rep. Stan Frownfelter said he will run in November as a write-in … Continue reading “Coleman wins 37th District nomination by 14 votes”