Three counties in metro area select same date for reopening

In a joint news conference on Friday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, three counties’ executives announced that May 10 would be the last day of the stay-at-home order here, with reopening on May 11. Wyandotte, Johnson and Jackson counties combined for the joint announcement today at Memorial Hall. Officials present included KCK Mayor David Alvey, … Continue reading “Three counties in metro area select same date for reopening”

Wyandotte County extends stay-at-home order through May 10

In the space of a few minutes Thursday night, Gov. Laura Kelly announced the stay-at-home order in Kansas would end May 3, while Wyandotte County announced it would extend the stay-at-home order here through May 10. Gov. Kelly said in a statewide broadcast that as the state’s order ends on May 3, the state would … Continue reading “Wyandotte County extends stay-at-home order through May 10”

BPU halts disconnections of customers through May 31

The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities has announced it won’t disconnect customers for nonpayment through May 31. According to a spokesman, the BPU has extended the moratorium on disconnecting electric and water service to customers. It’s too early to tell right now how the BPU has been affected, said David Mehlhaff, chief communications … Continue reading “BPU halts disconnections of customers through May 31”