Wyandotte County COVID-19 cases increase by 57 this morning

Wyandotte County positive COVID-19 cases increased by 57 on Thursday morning, from 617 on Wednesday to 674 on Thursday. There was no change in the total of deaths, 55. At 6:30 p.m. today, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is expected to announce a plan for reopening Kansas. This speech is expected to be carried on television … Continue reading “Wyandotte County COVID-19 cases increase by 57 this morning”

Gov. Kelly moving forward with plans to restart economy

Gov. Laura Kelly said today in a news conference that she is moving forward with plans to restart the economy. She said the state is looking at metrics that would allow some restrictions to be lifted on May 4, and right now, it appears that it would be safe to do that. While the governor … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly moving forward with plans to restart economy”

Gov. Kelly strikes court deal with two churches, hints at easing coronavirus shutdown

by Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service The governor and two churches that sued over a stay-at-home order have reached a temporary truce in a case that entangles the coronavirus outbreak with issues of religious liberties. Wichita, Kansas — Gov. Laura Kelly filed a joint motion this weekend with two churches suing her over stay-at-home orders, … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly strikes court deal with two churches, hints at easing coronavirus shutdown”