Wyandotte County pastor dies from COVID-19

One of the new deaths over the weekend from COVID-19 was related to a church cluster of cases in Wyandotte County, according to state health officials. A local pastor died over the weekend after a fight with COVID-19 that started in late March. There now are 100 Kansans who have died, an increase of eight … Continue reading “Wyandotte County pastor dies from COVID-19”

Two churches win temporary restraining order on church attendance limitation

Two churches that sued Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly over an executive order limiting attendance to 10 persons at religious services have won a temporary restraining order in federal court. In an order released Saturday night, U.S. District Judge John W. Broomes in Wichita ruled that the First Baptist Church of Dodge City, Kansas, and the … Continue reading “Two churches win temporary restraining order on church attendance limitation”

Gov. Kelly launches ‘Hero Relief’ program to assist with child care

Gov. Laura Kelly today announced a “Hero Relief” program to expand child care assistance subsidies for families and provide financial support to child care providers. Health care workers, first responders and other essential workers could receive child care subsidies beginning Monday, April 20. In addition, child care providers could receive several stipends and grants for … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly launches ‘Hero Relief’ program to assist with child care”