Kansas COVID-19 cases up by 295

Kansas saw its highest increase of positive COVID-19 cases on Friday, increasing 295 for a total of 2,777, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. COVID-19 cases now are in 76 of the 105 Kansas counties, according to state health statistics. There was a reduction from 112 deaths on Thursday to 111 deaths on Friday because someone … Continue reading “Kansas COVID-19 cases up by 295”

Protesters tell Gov. Kelly shutdown is a bigger threat to Kansas than coronavirus

Protesters ringed the state Capitol in Topeka to press Gov. Laura Kelly for an end to the stay-at-home order by Jim McLean and Nomin Ujiyediin, Kansas News Service Topeka, Kansas — Protesters angry about the stay-at-home order in Kansas and the tens of thousands of people it’s tossed from work rallied at the state Capitol … Continue reading “Protesters tell Gov. Kelly shutdown is a bigger threat to Kansas than coronavirus”

Extra $600 goes to Kansans on unemployment today

COVID-19 cases increase 271 today in Kansas An extra $600 weekly payment for those receiving unemployment benefits went to recipients today, according to Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly. It was part of the federal legislation passed by Congress to address the COVID-19 pandemic effects. “A processing issue that has delayed implementation of the $600 weekly payment … Continue reading “Extra $600 goes to Kansans on unemployment today”