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COVID-19 cases increase by 102 in Kansas; four more deaths reported in Wyandotte County

COVID-19 cases increased statewide in Kansas on Saturday, according to information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. The state reported 1,268 positive cases on Saturday morning, an increase of 102 cases from Friday’s 1,166 cases, according to the KDHE. The state also reported 55 COVID-19 related deaths, an increase from the 50 deaths … Continue reading “COVID-19 cases increase by 102 in Kansas; four more deaths reported in Wyandotte County”

Mayor, pastors urge residents to stay home this weekend

Mayor David Alvey and pastors from area churches today urged residents to stay home this weekend because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wyandotte County reached 300 positive COVID-19 cases on Friday, the highest number of any county in Kansas. The county has had 20 deaths in all, including four more on Friday, according to Health Department … Continue reading “Mayor, pastors urge residents to stay home this weekend”

Gov. Kelly asking court to keep coronavirus ban on large gatherings, including churches

by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service The battle in Kansas over religious freedom and pandemic control grew more fierce, clashing over an executive order limiting religious services and funerals to 10 or fewer people. Gov. Laura Kelly said she is suing the GOP-led Legislative Coordinating Council that overturned her directive just days before Easter. She … Continue reading “Gov. Kelly asking court to keep coronavirus ban on large gatherings, including churches”