Kansas reports 186 more COVID-19 cases today

Kansas reported an additional 186 positive COVID-19 cases today, bringing the state total to 2,211 cases. The state reported a total of 110 deaths, up three deaths from Tuesday, according to Gov. Laura Kelly. Wyandotte County, as of the 4:30 p.m. April 22 report, had two more deaths than the 8:25 a.m. report April 21, … Continue reading “Kansas reports 186 more COVID-19 cases today”

Kansas meatpacking plants have coronavirus cases and stay open amid safety concerns

by Corinne Boyer, Kansas News Service Garden City, Kansas — The continuing spread of COVID-19 among workers who slaughter livestock and package meat poses a growing threat to keeping the industry’s plants in operation. Already, the coronavirus temporarily shut down a pork-processing plant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and a beefpacking facility in Greeley, Colorado.Now … Continue reading “Kansas meatpacking plants have coronavirus cases and stay open amid safety concerns”

Kansas faces $1.27 billion budget shortfall in wake of COVID-19

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly said the state faces difficult budget decisions in the weeks and months ahead in the wake of a $1.27 billion budget deficit shortfall for the next two fiscal years. The state received consensus revenue estimates on Monday, and Gov. Kelly said she plans to meet with the state’s budget director this … Continue reading “Kansas faces $1.27 billion budget shortfall in wake of COVID-19”