Positive COVID-19 cases on the rise

Positive COVID-19 case numbers rose by 15 on Saturday in Wyandotte County, according to the Unified Government COVID-19 webpage. There was one additional death since Friday, from 77 to 78 deaths. Total cumulative cases at 1 p.m. Saturday in Wyandotte County were 1,827 on Saturday, as compared to 1,812 at 4 p.m. Friday. Positive cases … Continue reading “Positive COVID-19 cases on the rise”

UG Commission sets city’s maximum mill levy 2 mills higher

Furloughs possible, Fairfax fire station could be closed Final vote not taken yet on budget The Unified Government Commission set the maximum mill levy at the 5 p.m. Thursday, June 11, meeting. After a lengthy discussion, the maximum mill levy for the city of Kansas City, Kansas, was set 2 mills higher than currently, at … Continue reading “UG Commission sets city’s maximum mill levy 2 mills higher”

Filing deadline is noon Monday for 2020 elections

The filing deadline for the 2020 elections is coming up at noon Monday, June 1, in Kansas. Candidates for office must submit filing documents and fees by noon June 1. The secretary of state’s office in Topeka will be open for filing, with social distancing and sanitizing precautions in place. The office is at 210 … Continue reading “Filing deadline is noon Monday for 2020 elections”