Kansas counties with mask mandate show steep COVID-19 drop
"The experimental group is winning the battle. All improvements in case development comes from those counties wearing masks.”
Judge halts St. Louis evictions through the end of August
It does not apply to commercial property or properties where illegal drug activity occurred.
Virus testing in the US is dropping, even as deaths mount
Testing demand is expected to surge again this fall, when schools reopen and flu season hits.
Pitt State asks some out-of-state students to arrive early to quarantine
PITTSBURG, Kan - Pitt State preps for around 200 students to return within the next two weeks. Students will…
Fort Scott school board gives parents options for upcoming school year
FORT SCOTT, Kan. - Social distancing measures were in place at the Fort Scott High School gym Thursday night, but they weren't keeping away…
Kansas Gov. Kelly to be tested for Coronavirus after meeting with legislator
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas House Speaker Ron Ryckman Jr. tested positive for coronavirus last month, and a spokesman for Gov. Laura Kelly said Thursday that she will get tested because she was in a meeting later with Ryckman and…
Joplin Schools planning for potential increase in walkers, parents dropping kids off
As we draw closer to the start of school for some students, some districts, like Joplin, are encouraging students to not ride the bus. That could lead to more students walking to school or getting car rides from their parents.
Jasper County Health Department reports the tenth and eleventh deaths due to COVID-19 in the county
The Jasper County Health Department is saddened to report the tenth and eleventh death of Jasper County residents due to COVID-19. One resident was a female in her 40's and the second is a male in his 70's.
Oklahoma announces up to $250M for local coronavirus costs
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Gov. Kevin Stitt said up to $250 million is being made available to cities and counties in Oklahoma to support coronavirus-related expenses. Stitt said Thursday the funding will be distributed based on a city or county's…
When it comes to who can play sports, C.J. High isn't changing the rules
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. - Typically in the Show Me State, student athletes need to attend class in person in order to be eligible for school…
Pittsburg State University hires COVID-19 case manager
Pittsburg State University has hired a full-time COVID-19 case manager in preparation for the fall semester.
Bourbon County, Kansas reports Coronavirus related death
BOURBON COUNTY, Kan. -- The SEK Multi-County Health Department is reporting a Coronavirus related death in Bourbon County. They say the patient was an elderly female who had been hospitalized because of the virus. This is the second death in…
Joplin High School Band pushes forward with band camp, with precautions in place due to COVID-19
The sound of music rang out outside the Joplin High School proving COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop the high school band from playing.
Six Chanute School leaders test positive for COVID-19 after leadership retreat in Branson
Six members of the Chanute School District have tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a leadership retreat in Branson, Missouri.
Joplin City Council votes down move into Step 3 of Recovery Plan
The Joplin City Council failed to pass a motion to move the city into step three of the city's recovery plan. Step three would have removed the occupancy restrictions for businesses and restaurants.
Quapaw Public Schools to benefit from Governor Stitt's 'Learn Anywhere Oklahoma' initiative
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt has released new details about the ‘Learn Anywhere Oklahoma’ initiative to provide statewide access to a variety of digital courses for students.
