Legislative update from State Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.

by Rep. Pam Curtis There was a lot of activity and events at the Capitol this past week including Theatre in Our Schools Advocacy Day, W.E.A.L.T.H. Day, Mental Health Advocacy Day, Kansas Ag Day, Nonprofit Day on the Hill and the State Refugee Update. SportingKC was the sponsor for the Wyandotte-Leavenworth Delegation Luncheon. Even though … Continue reading “Legislative update from State Rep. Pam Curtis, D-32nd Dist.”

Community calendar

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event is still being held. Growth group offered for women Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for Women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group … Continue reading “Community calendar”

Third hospital once run by North Kansas City company closes its doors

by Dan Margolies and Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Yet another ailing rural hospital once operated by EmpowerHMS, which used to be based in North Kansas City, Missouri, has closed. The Horton (Kansas) Community Hospital about 78 miles northwest of Kansas City shut its doors at 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to City Administrator John Calhoon. … Continue reading “Third hospital once run by North Kansas City company closes its doors”