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Kansas’ ‘natural experiment’ shows masks work, state health official says

Masks work to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to Dr. Lee Norman, and the “natural experiment” in Kansas shows it. Dr. Norman, Kansas secretary of health, showed a chart during a Wednesday afternoon news conference. The chart had two lines, one for counties with mandatory mask orders and one for counties without them. Although … Continue reading “Kansas’ ‘natural experiment’ shows masks work, state health official says”

19-year-old Turner resident leads by one vote over veteran lawmaker

Aaron Coleman, 19, a Demoratic candidate for state representative, 37th District, left Kansas City Monday night to go to Colorado Springs. He was at dinner on Tuesday night when he started getting messages saying he had won the primary election over Democratic State Rep. Stan Frownfelter, 69, who has served in the Legislature since 2007. … Continue reading “19-year-old Turner resident leads by one vote over veteran lawmaker”

New $350 million development announced for Kansas Speedway area in Wyandotte County

A new $350 million development bringing nearly 2,000 jobs was announced today for the Kansas Speedway area, at 118th and State Avenue in Wyandotte County. Urban Outfitters, after evaluating markets across the central United States, selected Wyandotte County for the home for its new ecommerce direct fulfillment center, said Tim Cowden, president and CEO of … Continue reading “New $350 million development announced for Kansas Speedway area in Wyandotte County”